Since Valentine’s Day is near, you likely want to beautify your grin for a romantic outing. Having a pretty smile should put your partner in a good mood! That said, you may not know whether you’re a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry. What if you pursue a treatment that simply doesn’t suit you? Well, your Newark dentist can help you overcome this nasty problem. Here’s how to tell if you qualify for cosmetic dental work.
Note the Problem Areas to Fix
Before anything else, you’ll need to observe which flaws (if any) you want to correct. A cosmetic dental service can’t help if it doesn’t treat the right issues. Therefore, note your smile’s problem areas to understand your treatment goals.
The flaws you may want to address can include:
- Chipped or Cracked Teeth
- Crooked/Misaligned Teeth
- Gaps Between Teeth
- Tooth Stains or Discoloration
- Dental Fractures
You can consider treatment options once you’ve noted what you want fixed.
Narrow Your Potential Choices
Each cosmetic dental option offers unique perks and results. So, narrow your choices to those that best meet your needs. Your cosmetic dentist can then suggest services that meet these criteria. Such treatments can include:
Dental Bonding
You ought to consider dental bonding if you have minor smile flaws. With this procedure, a dentist applies a tooth-colored resin to your teeth. This substance would hide your small stains, chips, cracks, and more. It’d also blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile. In exchange, bonding’s treatment effects are short-lived; you’ll need touch-ups after a few years.
Teeth Whitening
Per its name, teeth whitening quickly brightens your grin. The procedure uses a special bleaching gel to remove stains from your enamel. You’ll then have teeth that are six to eight shades brighter. Still, remember that this option only affects tooth color. It also has a moderate price.
Porcelain Veneers
In essence, porcelain veneers are shells placed on the fronts of teeth. Dentists use them to hide all sorts of flaws in a patient’s smile. (These can span chips, cracks, stains, misalignments, etc.) Given their porcelain material, placed veneers always blend seamlessly with adjacent teeth. They also tend to be long-lasting – their lifespans can reach 20 years or more with care. However, they can get pricey.
By following the steps above, you’ll better grasp whether you’re a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry. You can then make the right changes, ensuring your smile looks great for Valentine’s Day.
About the Practice
White Clay Dental Associates is based in Newark, DE. Led by Drs. Bond and Ganfield, our practice focuses on truly personalized dentistry. That means we offer custom preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental care. Our office also takes pride in being a certified provider of both Invisalign® clear aligners and Six Month Smiles® braces. For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (302)-731-4225.