First impressions mean everything. Having a beautiful smile can boost your confidence at work and in your social life. Cosmetic dentistry can improve every aspect of your teeth. Whether you want a brilliant Hollywood smile or simply want to repair the damage done by age and lifestyle, there is a cosmetic dental procedure for you. Here are four of the most common cosmetic dental procedures used to transform your teeth.
Teeth
Whitening
Teeth whitening
is a great way to lighten the color of your teeth without having to remove any
layers of the tooth surface. One of the misconceptions about teeth whitening is
that the process involves turning the teeth white. In fact typically the tooth
is whitened to a lighter, natural shade.
Teeth whitening is necessary because as
we age our teeth become darker. The foods we eat and the drinks we consume also
impact the coloration of our teeth. Habits such as smoking can also be
responsible for darkening our teeth.
In some cases the coloration issues are
not due to diet or lifestyle. White spots or gray shades may occur because of
illness or tooth decay. Antibiotics may also be responsible for changing the
color of teeth. The fact is that most people do not have brilliant white teeth
without a little help.
The standard way teeth are whitened is
through professional
bleaching. When you have your initial visit with your holistic dentist they
will choose the approach which is most appropriate for your teeth.
Porcelain
Dental Veneers
Porcelain
veneers are used to enhance the shape, position and color of your teeth. If
you have a chipped tooth you can restore it to its natural condition. You can
make a discolored tooth match the surrounding teeth. Or you can use a veneer to
close small gaps between teeth. If teeth are out of position with one another a
veneer can be used to bring them back into line. Veneers work by using a small
layer of porcelain which fits over the tooth surface. In some circumstance a
composite material will be used which is better able to replicate the natural
color.
Porcelain
Tooth Crowns
Porcelain tooth
crowns are the perfect way to restore teeth that have been damaged due to
decay or have been broken. Tooth crowns can also be used to hold a bridge or
denture in place. Porcelain crowns are one of the most commonly used cosmetic
dentistry treatments for front teeth because of the natural appearance of the
material.
Invisalign
Braces
Invisalign
braces offer a clear alternative to traditional braces. When you have
Invisalign you can have your teeth straightened and corrected without anyone
else noticing. Invisalign involves wearing a series of removable aligners.
Every two weeks, these aligners are changed in response to the correction in
your teeth and exchanged for the next set of aligners. As you replace each
aligner, week by week the position of your teeth will improve.
The
Importance of Using a Holistic Dentist
Thanks to cosmetic dentistry there is
no reason that you can't have the perfect smile you desire. The procedures
detailed above are safe, effective and can produce outstanding results. If you
want to learn more about how these procedures can transform your smile your
next step should be to book a free consultation with a holistic dentist in Washington, D.C.
Terry Victor, DDS – Washington DC
Dentist
509 11th St SE Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-3626
http://www.thedcdentist.com/
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509 11th St SE Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-3626
http://www.thedcdentist.com/
https://plus.google.com/116338970420867784677/
