If you’re on the older side, you might have noticed your teeth start to change with age. Even if you’re diligent with your dental hygiene, you may have noticed that your teeth have started to yellow, or that your gums have started to recede.
These changes are natural, but that doesn’t mean that you have to live with them. Cosmetic dentistry allows your dentist to take years off of your smile, often within just a few appointments! If you’re wondering how, here are some treatments that could potentially counteract the effects of aging.
Teeth Whitening
As was mentioned before, it’s common for people to see their smile yellow slightly with age. This is due to a natural thinning of the enamel that exposes the darker layers of the tooth underneath.
However, the problem can be exacerbated by food stains that reside in the enamel. If you think that may be the case for you, teeth whitening can help. Your dentist can use a bleaching solution to dissolve stains, giving you a younger-looking smile in as little as one appointment!
Direct Bonding
If you’ve been around the block a few times, you may have a few chips and cracks to show for it. Or maybe you want to cover up any age-related discoloration you’re dealing with.
Direct bonding makes use of a tooth-colored composite resin, a lot like what you may have seen in modern fillings, to cover up aesthetic imperfections on your teeth. By placing this resin on problem teeth and using a specialized light to cure it in place your dentist can successfully take years off of your smile.
Veneers
Have you ever wondered how celebrities have these perfect, youthful smiles well into old age? Often, the answer is veneers!
Your dentist can remove a microscopic amount of your surface enamel and replace it with a thin porcelain shell. These veneers can completely cover any problems you may have with your smile, from discoloration to misalignment.
No matter what problem you have with your smile, your dentist has a way to help you. Cosmetic dentistry can help you get the smile you remember from your youth, or even the one you’ve always dreamed of!
About Our Practice
Often, getting dental care can seem dreadfully complicated—at Cove Choice Dental, we keep it simple. We work hard to provide our patients with excellent care, combining state-of-the-art technology with customer service that can put any patient at ease. Dentistry can be complex, but with our help, getting the smile of your dreams will be completely stress-free!
If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (254) 987-6777.