Cosmetic dentistry has allowed millions of patients to transform their smiles into more beautiful states. This gives many of them the confidence they need to smile generously at friends, strangers, and coworkers, but some treatments have more lasting results than others. Here are a few common cosmetic dental treatments and how long you can expect their benefits to last.
Dental Bonding Can Stay in Place for Almost a Decade
If you have minor chips, gaps, cracks, or stains on your teeth, dental bonding can be a quick, efficient, and economical way to cover these up and leave you with a flawless smile. This procedure involves your dentist applying a tooth-colored resin to the flaw to cover it up or fill it in. They will then shape this putty-like substance so it matches the natural contours of your teeth. With proper care, a dental bond can last for five years or more.
Enjoy a Few Years of Teeth Whitening
Dentists can provide patients with teeth whitening treatments in the form of an in-office procedure that can be completed in hours or a take-home kit that can be completed in a few weeks. Both of these treatments deliver results far superior to those of store-bought whitening products, and patients can achieve a smile that is up to ten shades whiter. Depending on how the patient cares for their teeth afterward, teeth whitening can last between six months and three years.
Porcelain Veneers Eventually Need Replacement
Porcelain veneers are the open secret behind the perfect smiles of many TV personalities and Hollywood stars. They are thin porcelain shells that are cemented on the face of flawed teeth, covering up extensive flaws such as cracks, stains, gaps, and chips or even correcting a smile’s alignment without orthodontics. However, teeth must be altered to receive veneers, and they will have to wear them for the rest of their lives. With proper care, veneers can last for fifteen years or more before needing replacement.
Though these treatments may not be completely permanent, they can usually be repeated to get your smile back in shape. Consulting with your dentist can determine which cosmetic treatments are right for you.
About the Practice
Chardon Smile Center provides patients with the best dentistry available in Chardon, OH. Led by Drs. Dennis Horvath, Jerry V. Patriarca, Nicholas Slezak, and Stephanie Pichler, the staff delivers courtesy, compassion, and effective treatments to everyone who walks through the office door. Areas of expertise include general, 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.