Many people go to the movies and wonder how Hollywood elites always seem to have perfect teeth. The truth is, they weren’t all born that way. Cosmetic dental procedures have given many famous personalities stunning smiles that shine on the screen and on the red carpet. The good news is that these dental services are not restricted to movie stars and cable news anchors. Here are a few cosmetic dental treatments your local dentist can provide to give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of.
Dental Bonding Can Fill in For You
If your teeth have minor flaws such as cracks, chips, stains, or gaps, dental bonding may be able to cover them up or fill them in so that your smile looks as good as new. The process uses composite resin, the same putty-like material that is used for high-quality tooth-colored fillings. Your dentist will apply this resin to the flaws in your teeth, shape it so it matches their natural contours, and then harden it using a special UV lamp. The procedure takes minutes and results in a lifelike restoration that can last for seven years or more with proper care.
Teeth Whitening Can Brighten Your Day
Decades of consuming foods and beverages that are heavy in dyes and pigments can lead to stains or discoloration in your teeth. Smoking is an even worse way to mess up your teeth’s natural white color. Thankfully, your dentist can provide you with a professional take-home whitening kit. These kits include professional-grade whitening gel and customized dental trays, and they produce results far superior to those of any whitening product you can buy at the store. All you have to do is apply the gel to your trays and wear them for an hour every day for two weeks. Your teeth can be whitened by up to ten shades!
Porcelain Veneers Can Have You Covered
Porcelain veneers are thin shells designed to mimic the color, luster, and shape of natural teeth, and they are the open secret behind the perfect smiles of many of the darlings of Tinseltown. Veneers can treat chips, cracks, stains, and gaps that are too extensive to be handled with dental bonding and can in some cases even realign crooked or crowded teeth without orthodontic treatments.
After applying a local anesthetic, your dentist will shave a tiny amount of enamel from the teeth being treated before taking bite impressions and fixing a temporary set of veneers into place upon them. A permanent set will be manufactured at a lab, and your dentist will receive them within a few weeks. You’ll come back in to have them cemented in place, and your smile will have never looked better!
Cosmetic dentistry can be a great way to gain all the confidence that comes with a beautiful smile. Consulting with your dentist can determine if any of these treatments are right for you.
About the Practice
Chardon Smile Center provides the best comprehensive dental care available in Chardon, OH. Led by Dr. Christopher R. Phillips and Brian J. Titus, the dedicated staff treats patients of all ages with compassion, respect, and effective treatments. Services include preventive, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry such as the treatments listed here. To learn more about what cosmetic dentistry can do for you, contact the office online or dial (440) 286-2474.