Almost everyone has at least one imperfection in their smile that they would love to resolve, and cosmetic dentistry offers a range of treatments that can whiten, straighten, and reshape teeth into beautiful new forms. However, many people are anxious about receiving aesthetic procedures because they are nervous that they will be stressful. Here’s a quick look at a few excellent and minimally invasive ways to pretty up your smile.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Many people have minor chips, cracks, gaps, and stains that can be quite distracting, and cosmetic dental bonding is a noninvasive treatment that can address these issues painlessly without anesthesia. This procedure involves your dentist applying layers of tooth-colored composite resin to the targeted defect, shaping it to match the natural curvature of your smile, and hardening it with a specialized UV light. The resulting restoration will be incredibly lifelike and can last for several years if it receives proper care.
Teeth Whitening
Nearly everyone would like a shinier smile, and professional teeth whitening treatments from your dentist can painlessly lift stubborn stains and brighten your teeth by up to eight shades in about an hour. To perform this procedure, your dentist will place barriers in your mouth to protect your soft tissues and apply a few coatings of concentrated whitening agent to your teeth. They’ll then treat your smile with a specialized UV light to activate the bleaching effect, resulting in a dazzling grin you’ll be proud to show off.
Proper Oral Hygiene
The best way to keep your smile happy and beautiful is to practice excellent oral hygiene by brushing twice, flossing once, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash every day. This will help keep your enamel robust enough to resist injury while eliminating harmful bacteria that cause infections as well as food debris that can lead to dental stains. A single thorough brushing and flossing session may eliminate accumulations of plaque so you can present a more beautiful smile. Regardless of which cosmetic dental treatment you receive, proper dental cleaning habits will be an essential part of maintaining your results.
About the Author
Dr. Atluri earned her dental degree at the New York University College of Dentistry and has studied root canal treatment, dental implant restoration, and Invisalign. She is proud to be a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners. Her office in Arlington offers general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry. To schedule your consultation for cosmetic dental work, contact her office online or dial (682) 452-1150.