The mantra of good oral health is built on the foundation of regular brushing, at least twice a day. Taking good care of your teeth is not difficult, it just requires discipline, that as we get older many find difficult to keep to. If you have neglected your teeth for too long and want to do something positive to help your smile, a trip to the dentist could well be in order and that smile may not seem so far from reality after all.
Getting a bright, white smile may seem like an obtainable goal to those who have lost or broken a tooth. Whether a tooth has fallen out due to decay or disease, or even if it has been knocked out in an accident it will leave a gap, the issue can be more serious than a cosmetic one however, with teeth missing your mouth may not function in the same way. Dental implants can rectify this problem; they replace the root of the tooth into which a replacement tooth can be placed. This not only leads to a complete smile but will also mean the general functions of your mouth will be greatly improved.
If you have all of your teeth but they aren’t as straight as you would like, chances are you will require a brace if you want to get that perfect smile. For adults, the thought of having a metal brace can be even more off-putting than getting one when in their teens and this is often enough to put them off for good. If you have been put off by the thought of having a metal brace, why not try a clear one? There are clear, almost-invisible braces available that can straighten teeth without noticing, perfect for image conscious adults or teenagers.
Having teeth that are not as bright as you would like can be a problem for many and for this, tooth whitening can be a great quick fix. Professional laser whitening can be completed in around ninety minutes and results can be seen instantly – the perfect smile ‘pick-me-up’ before a big party or event.
If you are considering or have had any of the treatments mentioned above, it is still important to keep up with your day-to-day dental hygiene. This includes brushing twice a day but should also involve flossing and the use of a mouthwash. Flossing will help keep plaque down in those hard to reach places between the teeth and mouthwash should catch anything left behind.
If you are considering dental implants in Liverpool then check out Ollie & Darsh, Liverpool’s brightest cosmertic dentist.