Cosmetic Dentistry Gets Your Perfect Smile for the Holidays

The holidays are upon us, and they represent the time of the year to catch up with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while. That’s why now is the ideal time to learn about how cosmetic dentistry can get you the perfect smile for the holidays. You’ll want to reconnect with your loved ones without having to worry about the imperfections that have affected your smile over time.

Cosmetic dentistry, like the options that Lifetime Dental Health offers our patients, is the ideal way to elevate your pearly whites just in time for the holidays.

What is cosmetic dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is the broad term for any number of procedures that improve the aesthetics of your smile. If your smile is discolored, has alignment issues or gaps, or if your teeth are chipped, broken, or otherwise damaged, cosmetic dentistry procedures can go a long way in rebuilding your smile back to what it used to be.

Over time, constant use of your teeth and other factors can wear down despite your best efforts to maintain good dental health. Chipped or broken teeth can also happen suddenly in accidents, necessitating cosmetic dental procedures to put your smile back the way it was.

One myth is that cosmetic dentistry is a vanity procedure. There is nothing vain about wanting to improve the look and feel of your smile. The perfect smile can boost your mental health — as well as the comfort of your bite and teeth.

What kinds of procedures does cosmetic dentistry include?

There are a number of different dental procedures that fall into the realm of cosmetic dentistry. They include:

Teeth whitening – You might be surprised just how big of a difference whitening your teeth can make when it comes to getting the perfect smile. Especially for people who are daily coffee drinkers or have other teeth-staining habits, like wine and tobacco use, teeth discoloration can occur over time until you have an unsightly smile.  In-office whitening procedures are highly effective, or your dentist can provide you with at-home steps to take to turn up your smile’s wattage in as little as two weeks. There are also a number of over-the-counter gels, strips, and pastes available for use, though they are not as immediately effective as those provided by your dentist.

Veneers – Veneers are shells that are customized to fit your teeth and boost your smile. They are molded from porcelain or resin, depending on your preference and price point, and are highly effective at improving the aesthetics of your smile. Veneers can fix everything from color to shape of your teeth. One drawback to veneers is the expense. Lifetime Dental Health is pleased to offer LUMINEERS, a veneer solution that cuts down the long wait of traditional veneers. You can have a brand new smile in as few as two office visits with this procedure.

Bonding – Dental bonding is when resin is shaped to correct an issue with your existing tooth, then hardened using light to bond to the tooth. It is then shaped and polished to look indistinguishable from its surrounding teeth. Bonding is a wonderful option for chips, cracks, and damages due to decay. It is a quick procedure at an affordable price.

Crowns – Crowns protect cracked, broken, or weak teeth with a sturdy cap that can be made from metals, porcelain, resin, or ceramic materials. The price depends on the material, location of the crown in your mouth, and severity of the issue the crown is correcting. CEREC crowns are wonderful options for these procedures since they can be done in a single office visit instead of over several appointments like traditional crowns. CEREC crowns offer swift dental solutions that are durable and comfortable.

Contouring – Dental contouring works with your existing enamel, making minor changes to the shape and polish to correct the look and feel of your teeth. This is ideal for instant results and painless procedures.

Braces – Braces are dental tools used to fix the alignment of your teeth over time. With today’s technology, there are a number of comfortable and convenient options, including traditional metal braces, affordable and discreet clear aligners, and the premiere Invisalign system. With clear aligners, patients can expect a brand new smile within a year.

Bridges – Bridges offer permanent or removable options to replace missing teeth. They are a great way to restore your speaking and chewing — along with your confidence.

What cosmetic procedures does Lifetime Dental Health offer?

At Lifetime Dental Health, we’re proud to offer all of the above cosmetic dentistry procedures. If you have a question about what kind of procedure would be best for the needs of your smile, we’re happy to help. Just give us a call at (614) 333-9442 or ask one of the team members at your next appointment.