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Every year brings new technology and innovations in almost every area of our lives. The field of dentistry is no exception, and we’ve seen more and more people taking advantage of these medical advancements to achieve their ideal smile. It’s become such a popular part of the dental field, that the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found during research that about 96% of dental professionals identified themselves as cosmetic or general dentists. Dentists are more equipped than ever to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
Cosmetic dentistry can be helpful for a variety of reasons. It can help improve a patient’s health, appearance, and confidence. We often think of the term cosmetic in terms of referring to our appearance, but cosmetic dental procedures can also be sought out for their restorative benefits to fix dental problems and improve quality of life. Let’s take a look at four of the most common cosmetic dental procedures:
Teeth Whitening
Everyone’s teeth get stained over time – it’s a fact of life. That’s why teeth whitening is one of the most requested cosmetic procedures, but with the introduction of the at-home kits, whitening in dental offices has seen a decline. While the kits you can buy at the store are good, we still think you’ll get the best results by working with your dentist.
At Simply Smiles, we offer chair-side bleaching where our expert staff will apply a protective shield on your gums and apply bleach to your teeth that will activate with no UV light necessary. This procedure only takes an hour, and usually only requires one visit! If you’re determined to do your whitening at home, we can work with you to create an at-home kit that is safe for you to do yourself.
Invisible Braces
We usually associate braces with kids, but people of all ages can benefit from braces. Braces are not just for aesthetics – they are also for helping straighten your teeth to correct misalignment that can cause the wearing of your teeth and chronic pain, like headaches. They could even improve your ability to eat and speak better.
Simply Smiles offers Simpli5, an express aligner system that provides a fast, effective and simple solution to minor and moderate anterior misalignments. This system is also great because they are invisible and no one has to know you’re even wearing braces! Read more about Simpli5 here.
Dental Veneers / Lumineers
Veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth after a portion of your tooth enamel has been filed down. They are ideal for people who have crooked, chipped, or gappy teeth, or for people who have dark stains that can’t be lightened. Veneers can last up to 20 years without staining.
Our expert team can offer you veneers, or we can offer lumineers, which are a less-intense alternative to veneers and don’t require shots, filing of sensitive teeth, and there is no pain. Lumineers also last for over 20 years, and they are also reversible, so they are another great option to take advantage of.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are porcelain caps that fit over decayed or damaged teeth to restore their shape, size, strength, and appearance. They help keep weak teeth from breaking further or hold a cracked tooth together, and they can even be used to cover misshapen or highly discolored teeth. Crowns can withstand biting force, and with proper care will last around 30 years.
Our office can offer you the benefit of same-day crowns. We have in-house CEREC CAD/ CAM dentistry which allows for single-visit tooth restorations where we take impressions and scans while also repairing the tooth/applying the crown, all in one visit! Why go to the dentist a second time if you don’t have to?
Whatever the reason is for you seeking out a cosmetic dentistry procedure, Simply Smiles would love to be your dentist of choice. We are one of Pinecrest’s top cosmetic dentists, and we are here to help you achieve the stunning smile of your dreams. Call our office today to schedule a consultation with our expert team on how we can help boost your confidence and quality of life – now that’s truly something to smile about!
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