Beat Social Anxiety With a Beautiful Smile

Did you know that just about all, or 99.7%, of U.S. men and women believe that a dazzling white smile is crucial in social situations? Crooked and misaligned teeth can be embarrassing, sometimes even crippling, when tackling important social gatherings. Add stains to the picture, and feeling self-conscious is more than understandable. Get your confidence back, and be the best you, with the help of a top cosmetic dentist. What can a cosmetic dentist do for you?

Straighten Teeth

Did you know that crooked teeth, including overbites and underbites, can cause permanent damage if left untreated? Irregular teeth and disproportionate jaws are just two of the long-lasting consequences. Orthodontics, a branch of dentistry dealing primarily with misaligned teeth and improper bites, and some of the best dentists, can help you straighten teeth, and avoid long-term ramifications. What exactly can these dentists do?

Traditional, and cosmetic, dentists have a number of options available to you. Popular treatments include Invisalign, which straighten teeth using a system of clear, custom-made aligning tray. Invisalign gives you straight teeth without the unsightly metal braces.

Porcelain veneers are long-lasting, and a quick fix. Veneers can fill in spaces and gaps, correct tooth shape, or even be used as a means of semi-permanent teeth whitening. Veneers, however, especially porcelain ones, can be delicate. Patients with a history of grinding their teeth or clenching their jaws may want to consider alternatives. 

Dental implants are quickly gaining favor. In fact, scientific literature reports that as high as 98% of dental implants root, and function, properly. As long as implants set the right way, they can be just as strong, and functional, as regular teeth.

Whiten Teeth

Coffee, tea, sugary drinks, tobacco, grape juice, red wine, soy sauce, curry, and more, can all stain teeth, sometimes permanently. Stained teeth are among Americans top concerns. Annually, U.S. men and women spend an average of $1.4 billion on tooth whitening. The best dentists can help you get that dazzling smile, or those much-coveted pearly whites. Cosmetic cleanings can be scheduled in between traditional dentist appointments. The practice is easy, takes an average of 20 minutes, and helps you keep teeth the whitest white. If you are concerned about white teeth, keep in mind, too, that gums also greatly impact the appearance of your smile. Treat periodontal disease to curb swollen, red gums, and to prevent lasting dental health conditions, like tooth loss and severe wear.