Regardless of how well you try to take care of your teeth, your smile could still have imperfections that leave you feeling self-conscious. Whether these imperfections are the result of a past injury to the mouth or a current dental condition, a dental professional can suggest treatment options. These treatments may erase these flaws and help you reclaim your gorgeous smile.
Teeth Straightening
Crooked teeth can make your smile look misaligned and cause other dental problems that interfere with your bite and speech. Whether the crookedness is caused by teeth overcrowding or missing teeth that have caused other teeth to shift out of place, different straightening treatments are available. Braces can be placed over crooked teeth to try to straighten them gradually. Many dentists also offer Invisalign treatment, which straightens teeth with the use of clear aligner trays instead of standard metal braces.
Veneers
Teeth that aren’t looking their best can often be covered with veneers. These thin shells are usually made of porcelain and designed to look like the natural surfaces of teeth. Veneers often work great for hiding teeth that are chipped, cracked, or discolored. Misshaped teeth can also look better with veneers. If you have any wide gaps between teeth, veneers can make your teeth look more evenly spaced. With the proper care, veneers can last for many years.
Implants
If you have missing teeth, dental implants can fill in the gaps. These titanium rods can be surgically implanted into the jawbone to act as roots for artificial teeth that will eventually be inserted. After you’ve healed from surgery and the implants have fused with the jawbone properly, you can then receive crowns, a bridge, or other prosthetic teeth. The implants are intended to give you permanent results so that you won’t have to worry about having them replaced.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth that are merely stained or otherwise discolored and have no other problems can often be fixed with a teeth whitening treatment. Many dental clinics are equipped with special lights that can whiten teeth after a special solution has been applied to the teeth. The dentist may also give you teeth trays and a whitening solution that you’ll apply at home. Your teeth may look several shades whiter and much healthier after your treatment.
You shouldn’t have to go through life with a smile that you’d rather hide from the world. With the right treatment, your smile can be fixed so that it will always look flawless.
