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If you’ve ever felt self-conscious about your smile, you owe it to yourself to ask your Westerville family dentist about a . Like the name suggests, a smile makeover focuses on fixing your entire smile, not just one or two teeth. A cosmetic dentist will be able to help you choose which are best for you. In this blog post, you will learn about the benefits of smile makeovers, as well as some of the tooth restoration procedures your dentist may recommend.
Smile Makeover Benefits
- Smile with confidence
- Correct multiple dental conditions in a short period of time
- Improve oral health
- Repair teeth safely and effectively
Porcelain Veneers
A veneer is a porcelain shell bonded to the front of a tooth to repair chipped or cracked teeth. Porcelain veneers can also be used to correct uneven teeth, , or close small gaps between teeth. Porcelain veneers require three trips to a cosmetic dentistry, which include an initial consultation with your dentist, tooth prep, and bonding dental veneers to teeth.
Dental Bridges
Like the name suggests, dental bridges are used to “bridge” the gap made by a missing tooth. Dental bridges work by placing a false tooth in between two natural teeth or dental implants capped by crowns. The false tooth is then cemented into place to give you the function and appearance of a natural tooth.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns repair broken or decayed teeth by covering the entire tooth visible from the gum line. Not only are dental crowns durable, but they also look and function like real teeth. For significant tooth damage, your dentist may recommend a dental crown procedure.
Teeth Whitening
For professional teeth whitening results, you’ll want to schedule an appointment at a dentist’s office. A dentist will be able to create a whitening tray you can use at home that’s customized to your smile. You will also have the choice of scheduling professional teeth whitening appointment at the dentist’s office, which will by several shades in one day.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are perfect for patients only missing one or two teeth. To be a , you’ll need healthy gums and jawbone tissue. This is because the dentist will need to insert a titanium rod into your jaw tissue, which will function much like a natural tooth root. After the implant has fused to your jawbone (a process called osseointegration) the dentist will place an abutment and crown over top for a tooth that looks and feels natural.
Full or Partial Dentures
If you are missing several teeth in a row, you’ll want to ask your dentist about getting full or partial dentures. While living with dentures takes some getting used to, patients appreciate being able to eat and speak normally. While dentures are essentially removable teeth, they are designed to help you achieve a better quality of life than you would have had with missing teeth.
The Westerville dentists at Westerville Dental Associates are happy to help you improve the appearance and function of your smile. If you are interested in learning more about our tooth restoration procedures, give us a call at 614-882-1135.
