Even those who are conscientious about home dental care may notice that wear and tear or genetic factors can have a negative impact on the appearance of their teeth. In some cases, extensive orthodontics are necessary, but in many this cost and inconvenience can be avoided through cosmetic dentistry. If your teeth are less than perfect, don’t let that be a reason to hide your smile! With Cosmetic Dental Care in Garden City NY you can have the confidence to show it off.
If your teeth are discolored, cosmetic whitening is a procedure that can be performed in your dentist’s office to restore your pearly whites to a brighter shade. There are over the counter options available for at-home whitening, but they take a lot of time and are often ineffective. Most dentists recommend that you have this procedure performed by a professional. Plus with modern technology, dental whitening using lasers to accelerate the bleaching process works about six times as well as traditional bleaching!
If your teeth are not straight but you don’t want to go through the hassle and pain of seeing an orthodontist and wearing braces for an extended period, there are a variety of procedures that can be performed right in the dentist’s office. Tooth reshaping may be able to improve the appearance of crooked teeth. It is also used to correct chips, and alter the shape of teeth that show size discrepancies. In order to accomplish this, your dentist will have to remove a small portion of your tooth enamel. Unlike braces, the results of this procedure are immediate.
In circumstances where your teeth are drastically chipped or malformed, your dentist may suggest bonding. In this procedure, a dental composite similar in appearance to your natural enamel will be applied to the surface of the tooth. This composite can be reshaped and hardened into place and then polished, leaving it indistinguishable from the rest of your teeth. Porcelain veneers can be attached directly to existing teeth after reshaping to reduce the appearance of gaps, improve the consistency of your tooth’s form, or restore the color of teeth that don’t respond well enough to whitening.
Don’t let your crooked or discolored teeth stop you from smiling proudly. Browse our website to find out more about cosmetic dental care in Garden City, NY today.
