Smile Makeover
It’s not uncommon to feel self-conscious about the look of your teeth. Indeed, research indicates that people often list their smiles as one of the features they wish to alter or enhance regarding their appearance. If you are self-conscious regarding the appearance of your teeth, you might discover that your feelings are impeding your personal or professional development. You may lack the courage to pursue opportunities or to accept opportunities that come your way. Fortunately, this is all that a smile makeover will correct. A smile makeover refers to a set of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can be incorporated into a single care package to enhance the look of the teeth. At our Long Beach dentist office, we are pleased to offer smile makeovers.
In addition to providing smile makeovers to residents of Long Beach and the surrounding areas, we also provide the following cosmetic dentistry services in Long Beach: Teeth Whitening, Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Gum Sculpting, and Orthodontics.
What is used with your smile makeover can vary depending on your smile you want to improve. There are many cosmetic dentistry procedures available that will improve almost every part of your teeth, and our dental staff will educate you about which procedure can help you obtain the smile of your dreams. Several of the most popular and successful smile makeover procedures involve the following:
Teeth discoloration or staining is expected over time. This is because teeth are partially brittle, which means they retain any of the foods and liquids they come into contact with. Tannin-containing foods and beverages, such as chocolate, tea, red wine, and berries, are well-known for raising the chance of teeth staining. Smoking is another significant source of tooth discoloration, not only because it promotes the formation of plaque and tartar on the teeth and because nicotine stains them. Nonetheless, a white smile goes a long way, and teeth whitening is the most common cosmetic dentistry procedure in the world.
Teeth whitening operates by bleaching the teeth to prevent discoloration and staining. Whitening often lightens the natural appearance of the teeth, making them seem sharper, lighter, and healthier than before. In-office teeth whitening is thought to be the most powerful method for lightening teeth, delivering more precise and longer-lasting outcomes even faster than over-the-counter substitutes.
Porcelain veneers are a standard solution to teeth whitening and are often suggested when whitening is not a choice. This is because they rest on the outer surface of the teeth, concealing imperfections under them. In addition to removing stains and discoloration, veneers may be used to fill minor holes between teeth or add width and height to the smile to make it seem more uniform. Each veneer, made of ultra-thin porcelain, is custom-made for the unique tooth that it will protect. Veneers are often glazed to make them a safe and appealing color, and in the case of patients who like whiter teeth, they may be created in color required to match your preference. Veneers are attached in two steps which may be applied separately or around your whole smile.
Most people are aware of dental crowns as a traditional restorative treatment, but they are unaware that they may often be an essential means of enhancing the look of your teeth. Crowns restore the strength and function of teeth that have been severely cracked, chipped, or decayed. Porcelain crowns, like veneers, may be glazed in a color that suits your real teeth, resulting in a restoration that appears natural and is almost difficult to distinguish from your actual teeth.
Many individuals suffer from distorted, uneven, gapped, or overlapping teeth. Such alignment problems are often identified and treated in adolescence; however, a surprising percentage of patients reach adulthood with misaligned teeth, which increase their likelihood of decay and gum disease while often impacting the general look of their smile. Many people believe that they have little choice but to wear traditional metal braces, but this is not the case. Clear aligner solutions are a common option for changing the alignment of your teeth. These transparent aligners, unlike traditional braces, are worn over the tops of the teeth and exert gentle, constant pressure to force them into their current, enhanced location. Inquire with our staff and see if you are a good choice for a simple aligner solution such as Invisalign.
Tooth loss is a very normal occurrence. Dental implants can be an option if you have one or more missing teeth. Dental implants are an innovative modern method of restoring damaged teeth that have been lost due to deterioration or trauma. Dental implants, unlike bridges and dentures, do not depend on strong, natural teeth for help. Instead, they are attached to the jawbone directly with a titanium post that is surgically implanted through the bone. The obvious component of the restoration is a custom-made porcelain crown that looks and functions just like natural teeth. Dental implants are widely regarded as the most safe, discreet, and long-lasting dental restorations available.
Please call our Long Beach, CA dental office today for more detail regarding smile makeovers or to arrange an appointment to learn how we can help you change the look of your smile.
