Get a Smile with Longevity – Choose Cosmetic Dentistry

For most people, teeth issues are among the tell-tale signs that age is indeed catching up with them. It is a common misperception that dentures, sunken cheeks, longer teeth and the like are inevitable as you age; nothing can be further from the truth. With good oral health and a bit of cosmetic dentistry, there shouldn’t be any reason why you cannot have a brilliant smile all your life.

Common Dental Problems
Given all the years of grinding food, chewing gum, opening bottle caps, clipping nails, ripping papers, crushing ice, and not-so-expert oral hygiene, problems are bound to surface.

Cracked and Chipped Teeth: Even those with the healthiest teeth have experienced a chip or crack at some point; mostly attributed to putting excess pressure on the teeth. Biting down on a kernel or unpopped popcorn, grinding teeth when anxious, or even a punch to the teeth may cause fissures. Minor damage to the enamel will probably self-repair, but serious damage may result in tooth loss, filings or replacement.

Discoloration: Any DC dentist will tell you that nicotine and caffeine are the biggest culprits when it comes to yellowing teeth. Such deposit accumulation gradually saturates the tooth structure forming a layer that ordinary toothpaste may not be able to clean. Sugars and starch also contribute to a tremendous increase in acid-producing bacteria which erode the enamel.

Loose Teeth: With age, teeth may lengthen by as much as a quarter of an inch. Just as skin loses fleshiness and elasticity, the gums also shrink back exposing more of the tooth structure. Gum disease, poor oral health, and over-aggressive brushing fuel gum recession.

The Cosmetic Dentistry Solution
Porcelain Veneers: With a good DC holistic dentist, these problems can be easily averted or terminated. Porcelain veneers offer a solution to a wide range of dental issues from discolored teeth to chipped teeth, misaligned to gapped teeth. These wafer-thin porcelain shells are custom-made to cover the front surface of the teeth to rectify appearance and resist staining.

Dental Implants: Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way, and dental implants now offer a more lasting solution to missing teeth by surgically placing artificial teeth into the jawbone. You can replace one, several, or all your teeth, and resume regular oral care to keep the implants and gums clean and plaque-free.

Mercury-free Filings: For smaller problems like cavities that may not require tooth removal, removing the decayed bits and placing a filling is necessary. Mercury-free fillings are less prone to breaking, cause less sensitivity to temperature change, and strengthen the teeth by bonding to the tooth structure. Plus, they are simply safer than the amalgam filling alternative.

Teeth Whitening: For stained teeth, over-the-counter products may not work as effectively as an in-office treatment, and a holistic dentist offers the most ideal solution. Depending on the degree of discoloration, strong whitening agents applied by a professional dentist brighten teeth in a short time without affecting gums or any other parts of the mouth. You can go from stained teeth to a radiant smile in less than an hour.

Visit the DC Dentist, Dr. Terry Victor, to discuss your oral health needs. Make an appointment today.

Terry Victor, DDS – Washington DC Dentist
509 11th St SE Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-3626
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