The past twenty years or so has seen the rise of cosmetic beauty treatments pick up pace and become more and more prominent. The most well known cosmetic treatments are all centred on cosmetic surgery – made famous by models and movie stars. However, another cosmetic treatment loved by the stars is focused on their teeth and smiles. These treatments are popular and now available in more dental practices than ever before.
One of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments has to be tooth whitening. If you have teeth that are in good condition but enjoy drinking tea, coffee or red wine, you may find that they become stained and aren’t as white as they used to be. Professional whitening is the ideal solution for this. The treatment often lasts around ninety minutes and has results that can be seen instantly. Best of all, as lasers are used to whiten each individual tooth it is also completely painless.
If you have teeth that are chipped or broken you can give your smile a boost with a dental implant or veneer. Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and can be colour matched to fit in with any existing teeth to ensure that they look as natural as possible – not only will the implant then look like a natural tooth it will also behave like a natural tooth. Veneers are not as intrusive as implants and are used to cover chips or slight breakages but again can be colour matched.
If you have teeth that aren’t straight no doubt you will have considered the option of a brace. Braces are effective at straightening teeth, the only problem most people have with them is how they look. Fortunately there are now alternatives, lingual braces for example, fit behind the teeth and so are completely out of sight. Or there is the option of clear braces, these are custom made clear plastic aligners that are designed to fit each patients specific needs, meaning they are both efficient and almost impossible to see.
If you are looking for a bit of a pick=me-up or a confidence booster before a job interview or a date then cosmetic dentistry could go some way to helping you. It can be daunting going to the dentist, especially if you haven’t been for a while, but adding whitening for example, to your usual check-up can act as a small reward and leave you with healthy teeth that also look great!
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