Having a beautiful smile can boost your
confidence anytime of the year, but especially during the holidays. According to Colgate a healthy smile can help boost your confidence.
Now is the time to schedule an appointment
with your dentist for a no obligation Smile Design consultation if you are
ashamed to smile because of your teeth and gums.
During your dental appointment, your dentist
will assess your teeth and gums to make sure that your mouth is healthy enough
for cosmetic and restorative dental procedures. If gum disease or other issues
are detected, your dentist will correct the problems before moving forward with
Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Dental Veneers, or Tooth Whitening.
If your dentist diagnoses gingivitis or the
more serious periodontal disease, an appointment will be scheduled for scaling
and planing. Scaling and planing is a safe deep cleaning treatment that helps restore
your gums back to their healthy state.
Tooth whitening is the most popular cosmetic
procedure in the world, and if you have tried those numerous over the counter
tooth whitening kits and still have yellow and stained teeth, schedule anappointment with your dentist. Tooth whitening works on your natural teeth, but
will not alter the appearance of teeth with dental restorations.
There are two types of tooth whitening
techniques available from your dentist. These include in-office tooth whiteningand tray whitening. Although in-office tooth whitening is more expensive than
tray whitening, you can have whiter brighter teeth in as little as sixty
minutes.
Take an hour off for lunch and you will come
back with a beautiful new smile thanks to the light activated gel and laser
system that is revolutionizing tooth whitening. To keep your smile white and
bright, your dentist will make impressions of your teeth for your take home
trays enabling you to keep your teeth white for years to come.
If you opt for the in-home tray whitening
system your trays will be made from impressions made by your dentist. When your
trays are ready, you will wear them thirty to sixty minutes twice a day for a
few weeks. You will notice dramatic results that may need an occasional touch
up, especially if you smoke, drink coffee or tea, or indulge in red wine.
Along with tooth whitening, your dentist may
recommend Dental Veneers, Tooth Colored Dental Fillings, Bridges, or Crowns to
complete your Smile Makeover.
