Three Ways that a Dentist Can Improve Your Smile

Ever feel that your teeth could use a makeover? Then you should think about visiting a cosmetic dentist pretty soon because he or she is likely the only person who can give you a finer set of pearly whites. Now, don’t take it as if the dentist is going to remove your “bad” teeth and replace them with something better; he or she will only improve on them through various ways.

 

The first and quite popular dental cosmetic treatment is a teeth whitening procedure. It is somehow similar to brushing your teeth with whitening toothpaste, but only better. In-office whitening or “bleaching” procedures are more extensive and they target the enamel of your teeth, which is where the discoloration of your teeth really happens. If that’s not to your liking, the dentist can place veneers on the surface of your teeth instead. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or ceramic which are designed to hide blemishes and damages on your teeth.

If your imperfect smile stems from the fact that you have crooked teeth, then the dentist can install braces to straighten them. However, many people don’t want their teeth to have noticeable and cumbersome metal appliances, which is why they opt for clear aligners or invisible braces, such as Invisalign, instead.