Summer is officially here! That means it’s time to break out the swimsuits, hit the gym, and ensure that you’re looking your best before you head to the beach.
While having your perfect body can be impressive, the perfect smile can help you tie it all together. With that in mind, you might want to consider cosmetic dentistry to help your teeth be their best. Here are a few treatments that could potentially help you.
Teeth Whitening
Maybe you don’t have much time before your summer vacation, and you want something that will help you look your best in almost no time at all. In that case, teeth whitening could be perfect for you.
Your dentist can layer a bleaching solution over your teeth that will penetrate into your enamel, dissolving stains. Within just one appointment, you can wind up with a smile up to eight shades whiter than it was before!
Direct Bonding
While cosmetic dental treatments are primarily focused on aesthetics, that doesn’t mean that they can’t have benefits to how you feel. If you have a chip or crack in your teeth, this may lead to some sensitivity to hot or cold foods. This can be especially annoying in the summer when you’re most likely to run into ice cream and cold drinks.
Direct bonding makes use of a tooth-colored composite resin, like what would be used in a dental filling, to repair damage in your tooth. Your dentist can layer this onto a chip or crack in your tooth and use a specialized light to cure it into place, which may ease the sensitivity you’re feeling.
Veneers
If you want this summer to be the beginning of a brand-new chapter in your oral health, veneers can help you turn the page. Your dentist can layer thin layers of porcelain seamlessly onto your tooth, transforming their shape and color dramatically.
Whether you’re dealing with discoloration, chips, cracks, misalignment, or even more dramatic cosmetic issues, veneers could be just what you need to stun this summer!
About the Author
Dr. Hamid Ranjbaran is a dentist who believes that everyone has a story to tell, and he loves to do what he can to ensure that their narrative is a happy one. He takes the time to understand the needs of his patients and to meet them where they are. Dr. R received his dental doctorate from the Baylor College of Dentistry and completed his Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of New Mexico.
If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (505) 896-9399.