What is the first thing you notice about someone? Did you know that it’s most likely their smile? Studies show both men and women notice smiles and teeth before hair and clothing. Not only does a beautiful smile gives a good first impression of yourself to the world, makes you appear attractive and adds to your self-esteem.
According to doctors, it also has tremendous health benefits. It helps reduce stress, relaxes the body and improves your mood. A smile is contagious and spreads warmth all around. Studies have shown that a genuine smile improves the trust quotient between people.
Do you think your smile is not good enough? Don’t lose heart. There are now multiple treatments available with cosmetic surgeons to make you smile better.
Cleaning and Polishing
This is a simple, common procedure to improve your smile. A dentist would probably recommend this twice a year to clean plaque and bacteria from your teeth which routine brushing and flossing cannot remove. The result is cleaner, whiter and smoother teeth. Cleaning and polishing are also extremely effective in preventing gum diseases and improving the longevity of teeth.
Teeth turn yellow with age. Teeth-whitening is used to turn the smile brighter and whiter, but not everyone is eligible for it. It needs careful evaluation by a qualified dentist. In this, hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide are applied to the teeth surface. Once the chemicals are absorbed, a reaction takes place, causing whitening of teeth. The procedure is safe, not very time consuming and produces excellent results.
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with braces, the devices used to correct crooked, overlapping or protruding teeth. A common misconception is that braces are meant only for children. In fact, they are also sometimes used in adults, such as for the correction of a bite. Recent innovations have made the use of braces extremely patient- friendly. The types of braces available include metal, ceramic, lingual and Invisalign or Clear Correct. Although the process is time consuming, braces result in straighter teeth, vastly improving your smile. Read more about braces and the common queries people have about getting them.
Veneers are extremely thin shells that are bonded to the front surface of teeth. A dentist performs a “smile analysis” before opting for veneers to detect the problem areas and achieve the desired results. A trial is often shown to people to determine if that is what they are looking for.
Veneers, made from materials like porcelain or resin composites, are a shade or two different from natural teeth. A part of the tooth enamel on the front surface is reduced to make room for the new layer. The laminate is then bonded to the tooth. A veneer corrects many problems such as spaced, chipped or discolored teeth and improves the overall aesthetics of your smile.
After you have got a perfect smile through these modern treatments, after-care is extremely important to maintain oral health. This requires daily brushing of teeth, flossing, a healthy diet and regular visits to you Summit Dental Center dentist.