Are you unhappy with your smile? Do you feel insecure or embarrassed showing your teeth when you open your mouth to eat or speak? While you may feel hopeless or resigned to not liking your grin, the good news is that your dentist can help turn that frown upside down. With cosmetic dentistry, you can correct much of what you don’t like about your smile, giving you the confidence to show off your teeth without hesitation. Here are a few popular treatments, and the flaws they can correct!
Veneers
Veneers are thin, porcelain shells that fit over your teeth to change their size, shape, color, and spacing. Because they can correct so many issues in one treatment, they have been affectionately dubbed “instant orthodontics”, and they really do live up to that name. With veneers, you truly can correct a variety of flaws, and with proper care and use your newly improved smile can last for 15 or more years!
Metal-Free Restorations
Do you have older metal fillings or restorations that are visible when you open your mouth? These repairs can leave unsightly dark spots in your smile that can be very embarrassing, and they can make you look older than your years! The great news is that today’s tooth-colored restorations are just as durable as their metal counterparts but can be matched to the exact shade of your natural teeth, so they blend in seamlessly with your smile.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding uses the same materials your dentist uses in tooth-colored fillings to repair chipped or unevenly worn teeth. It can also cover discoloration and close small gaps between teeth. Although it does not have the same longevity as veneers (typically it lasts about five years), it is much faster (it can be done in just a few minutes), more affordable, and is completely painless.
Remember, if you have flaws in your smile that you’d like to correct, cosmetic dentistry has many options to help you. Your dentist can help you determine which treatment will work best for your individual smile, and help you achieve the gorgeous, glowing grin you’ve always wanted!
About Dr. Lane
Dr. Avery Lane earned her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and her dental doctorate from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Passionate about continuing education, she is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, and Spear Education. To schedule a consultation at Colorado Springs Complete Dentistry for cosmetic dentistry, visit our website or call 719-634-3204 today.