Weathering life’s challenges and changes is a part of maturing. This applies to all aspects of the human experience – mentally, physically, and even orally, people are rarely the same from year to year. Sometimes this is a good thing that marks a new era and a new you. Other times, life just throws you lemons! If one of those lemons happens to hit your teeth, cosmetic dentistry could reverse aesthetic affects of aging and rejuvenate your smile. Keep reading to learn how you can make some lemonade.
Veneers and Lumineers: Noble Shields
Enamel is the outer, visible layer of your tooth. While it’s often considered the toughest substance in the human body, years of chewing and exposure can wear it down. The result is typically more yellowy and more sensitive teeth.
Dental veneers and their removable counterparts, dental Lumineers, can protect and glamorize your teeth. These thin porcelain shells are adhered to the front face of your pearly whites, meaning they’ll completely conceal any blemishes, minor damage, or weak spots behind their glossy walls.
Metal Free Restorations: Out with The Old, In with The New
It’s not uncommon for people to need restorations such as dental crowns at some point in their life. If accidents or everyday use has chipped or cracked your tooth, a crown will certainly preserve its structural integrity. However, truth be told, metal fittings are out of style. Nowadays, you can opt for tooth-colored solutions that look just as good, if not better, as your au naturel teeth!
Teeth Whitening: A Classic for A Reason
Less-than-ivory teeth can be a result of thinned enamel, or they can be a result of lived-in stains. Time, inconsistent oral hygiene, and unfavorable genetics can all contribute to tarnishing.
Teeth whitening treatments might seem too good to be true, but it’s a classic dental cosmetic service for a reason. Whether you choose an in-office or take-home option, your dentist’s professional tools and agents will make it seem like your teeth have never seen a stain a day in their life!
Smile Makeovers: Your Personalized Treatment Map
Maybe your teeth have encountered many different lemons over the years, or maybe you want to give your smile the personal touch it deserves. Dentists recognize the need for unique, tailored treatments, which is why smile makeovers are becoming increasingly popular. They streamline the dental cosmetic process, allowing you to pick and choose which treatments you want and bundle them together.
When your maturing smile looks like it needs some love, call your dentist. They’ll help you determine which treatment options will deliver your desired results, and if that means mapping out a full smile makeover, they’ll help you chart the course.
About the Author
Dr. Adriana Zaharie (or “Dr. Z” as she’s known in the office) believes that if a dental treatment makes her patient’s life better in some way, then it’s worth it! She knows smile cosmetics can affect confidence as well as oral health and has advanced her cosmetic dentistry skills so she can help her patients with both. If you’d like to turn your dental lemons into lemonade, contact Dr. Z’s office at 281-395-2100.