3 Ways To Have An Improved Smile

12 December 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Being proud of your teeth is sure to make you feel more confident and prepared to face the day. However, you simply may not have been born with the teeth that you'd like to have. There are dental procedures that are effective at altering your teeth and giving you a smile that you're proud to have. By knowing what these procedures may be, you can then decide which one is best for you.

Teeth Whitening

Having a whiter smile is sure to be one of the best ways to improve your teeth with the greatest amount of ease. This can typically be done in only one visit to the dental office, and the results are immediate for whiter teeth.

This process will involve the dental professional making molds that fit directly to your teeth and feeling these with a high concentrated amount of peroxide. This will stay in place for a set amount of time and when removed, your teeth will be whiter.

It's ideal to take the molds home with you and do routine maintenance. The average cost of teeth whitening is $500–700.

Dental Bonding

If you have a gap between your teeth, you may want to consider dental bonding. This process involves filling in the gap with a dental material that closely resembles the color of your existing teeth. Your dentist will determine the best color match, and this will be used to fill in the gap.

It only requires one dental visit to have this completed and is typically a painless procedure. The average cost for dental bonding is $300–600 per tooth.

Veneers

There are many advantages to getting veneers placed on your teeth, and one of the greatest is having a more even smile.  Veneers are thinly porcelain laminates that will fit over your existing teeth. In some cases, it may be necessary to shave off a few your teeth to put these in place.

Veneers are durable and can last up to ten years or longer for some patients. The average cost of veneers is $500–1,100 per tooth, but this will vary based on your location.

The benefits of having a smile you're proud to share with the world are numerous and is certainly worth the investment of time to achieve. Be sure to talk to your cosmetic dentist about the dental procedures that are best for you and will provide you with long-term results.