It’s not a surprise that you want to have a good smile. Typically, smiles indicate when we are feeling happy or another positive emotion. It’s a social signal that we use to communicate positivity, so you should feel confident about your smile. Some ways to boost your confidence in your smile fall under cosmetic dentistry, such as these:
- Teeth whitening : Usually, white teeth look healthier and cleaner. We often find white teeth more attractive. It’s normal, though, for your teeth to get slightly yellow as the white enamel wears down. If that happens, you can whiten your teeth through a number of treatments, like laser whitening, whitening strips, whitening trays, and whitening gels.
- Veneers : You might find that one of your teeth has become broken, discolored, or damaged. This can affect your confidence in the overall appearance of your smile. However, you can have a thin shell called a veneer individually created to be placed over your tooth to restore it to its natural beauty.
- Dental implants : It’s no fun to lose one of your adult teeth. This can affect your confidence and ability to chew normally. Luckily, there’s a way to get your teeth back through this option of cosmetic dentistry. Dental implants are fixed in your mouth by a screw connecting to your jaw and the tooth replacement. This will allow you to eat, talk, and smile normally.
For answers to your questions about general or cosmetic dentistry, come visit us here at the office of Kenneth R. Russell DDS today!