Did you know that smiling is good for your health? If you’re anxious or depressed, it can literally change your mood…which has been proven to directly impact all the systems in your body! That’s good news for everyone…unless the condition of your teeth makes you self-conscious.
A new year is the best time to find out how your cosmetic dentist in Lakewood can help you improve your outlook on life (and thus, your health) with a new smile for 2019.
6 Ways to Transform Your Smile
Your smile plays a major role in your self-confidence, which has a significant impact on your relationships, self-esteem and career.
Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to smile, especially if the very act of doing so causes you to cover your mouth in embarrassment. But what can you do about it?
The type of cosmetic treatment that will transform your smile depends on the condition of your teeth, but your options include:
Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to get a bright new smile. In-office treatment can be completed in an hour.
Take-home teeth whitening kits may work better for those with extra sensitive teeth who don’t mind a more gradual process, or who want to touch up between professional treatments.
Direct Bonding
Bonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin applied directly to a tooth to conceal chips and other irregularities. It’s quick and economical.
Crowns and Bridges
For missing, broken or severely decayed teeth, crowns and bridges provide natural-looking restorations that fit perfectly over damaged teeth. Crowns restore one tooth at a time, while a bridge covers a gap and the two teeth on either side of it. It takes two appointments to be fitted for these restorations.
Porcelain Veneers
Whether it’s for one tooth, many, or your whole mouth, porcelain veneers are a dazzling and natural treatment for a variety of irregularities, including broken or chipped teeth, discoloration, gaps and more. Veneers are ultra-thin porcelain shells that fit over the front of your teeth, providing a perfect finish. The veneers are custom crafted, so they require two visits to the dentist, a couple of weeks apart.
Dentures
An economical option for tooth loss, dentures are considered restorative, but the effect is stunning. They can inconspicuously replace any configuration of missing teeth. Partial dentures will help keep remaining teeth from shifting, reducing orthodontic issues.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are the solution of the future. More comfortable than dentures, they are a beautiful, permanent replacement that not only look great, but prevent and even repair bone loss below missing teeth, which has a significant impact on facial structure and oral health.
New Year, New You
You don’t have to guess which treatment is best for you. Your dentist in Lakewood can examine your teeth, provide a recommendation, and perform the procedure you choose.
There’s no better time than the new year to give yourself the healthier, happier smile you deserve!
About the Author
Dr. Mariya Barnett and her husband Dr. Andrew Barnett offer the full spectrum of cosmetic, restorative and preventive dentistry. They know the impact a beautiful smile has on your outlook, and keeping their patients smiling is their top priority. Contact them at (214) 373-9903 to start your new year creating a new you.
