A confident smile can not only help us make a good first impression, but it also allows us to express ourselves genuinely and openly. When we restrain a smile because of perceived imperfections, we are giving off non-verbal cues that often don’t match our true feelings.
A good home oral health care routine and regular visits to the dentist can keep your teeth and gums healthy, but many of us need a little extra help by way of cosmetic dental treatments to achieve the smile we desire. Even those born with perfect teeth are vulnerable to discoloration and damage over time.
While some cosmetic procedures are covered by PPO insurances, many treatments are not. However, an investment in your smile is probably one of the best ways to change the way you are perceived and the way you approach the world.
Understanding the different methods used to improve your smile and the benefits of a customizable smile makeover can help you decide which treatments will best address your specific concerns.
What is a Full Smile Makeover?
Dental makeovers can restore your smile and boost your confidence. Some of the treatments and procedures that can be performed for a full cosmetic smile makeover include:
- Teeth Whitening: Professional whitening can brighten your smile many shades. An excellent treatment by itself, whitening can also be used before the application of veneers or crowns to achieve a bright and uniform smile. Teeth whitening produces the best results on extrinsic (surface) stains. Deep intrinsic discoloration is best treated with veneers.
- Porcelain Veneers: These thin, porcelain shells are permanently applied to the front of teeth. Veneers are effective in treating a wide range of minor flaws including chipped, cracked, mildly misaligned, or deeply stained teeth. They can also reshape and resize a tooth for a more even appearance.
- Porcelain Crowns: When teeth become damaged or have large cavities, a crown is used to cover the entire surface of the treated tooth, protecting it with a strong replication of your previously healthy tooth.
- Tooth-Colored Fillings: Amalgam fillings can detract from a beautiful smile and many people seek to replace their older metal fillings. This tooth-colored composite material blends in with your teeth, instead of standing out.
When You Need More Than Cosmetic Dentistry
Before beginning any cosmetic treatment, Dr. DeBanff will evaluate your overall oral health, and be sure to address any existing areas of concern. If you have fundamental dental issues that need to be corrected, there are additional steps that can be taken to achieve improved oral health and the desired aesthetics. Dentartistry can treat gum disease or any other problem that may postpone cosmetic dental procedures. Implant supported crowns, bridges, and dentures for missing teeth provide both function and beauty for your smile.
Complete Restorative and Cosmetic Dental Services in Yucaipa.
Dr. DeBanff provides many cosmetic dental care options in Yucaipa, CA that effectively complete your full smile makeover. If you want a healthy, beautiful, and long-lasting smile, call Dentartistry, for a consultation today.