It's impossible to overstate the emotional, social and even professional benefits that smiling with confidence can give you. If you find you cover your mouth when you smile, or even hold back your smile because you don't want to show your teeth, you should consider what cosmetic dentistry — the art of smile enhancement — can do for you.
There's so much that can be done these days to improve the appearance of your smile — at any age! From powerful, professional whitening treatments to amazingly realistic porcelain veneers, there's a wide range of exciting possibilities for your smile.But, the first step in any smile makeover is a thorough dental examination to make sure that your wants are really just that, and not a sign of underlying dental disease. Once you have visited our practice, and our team has confirmed that you are a viable candidate, we can move forward with cosmetically enhancing your smile.
Your Smile Makeover
The most important role you have with your own smile makeover is to communicate exactly what you don't like about your smile and how you'd like it to be different. Before your first consultation, give some thought to the following questions:
- What do you like or dislike about the color, size, shape and spacing of your teeth?
- Are you pleased with how much your teeth show, both when you smile and when your lips are relaxed?
- Do you want teeth that are perfectly aligned and a bright "Hollywood White," or would you prefer a more natural look with slight color, shape and shade variations?
- Would you like more or less of your gums to show when you smile?
It is extremely helpful for you to bring in pictures you have collected — of smiles you like, smiles you don't like, and/or photos of the way your own smile used to look, if that's the result you're aiming for. Now is the time to get started on creating a smile that will make you feel as good as you look!
More Than Just Aesthetics
Our cosmetic dentistry can be used for more than just aesthetics. While enhancing your smile is one of the bigger benefits, many of our patients also seek cosmetic treatments for functional purposes. If you have misaligned teeth, you can make chewing and biting easier to avoid discomfort with treatments like Invisalign, which can correct your misalignment. Additionally, dental implants can replace your missing teeth to restore your chewing ability and prevent the collapse of your facial features. In some cases, cosmetic procedures can even help with speech difficulties or jaw pain associated with dental problems!