Approximately 85% of Americans insist oral health is an important part of their life and more than 42% of Americans admit to wanting to visit their dentist more often. While natural teeth are strong enough to handle most life demands, they’re not impervious to everything. A bad diet, poor oral health habits, trauma, and even playing sports can damage your teeth and lead to years, if not a lifetime, of confidence issues. Fortunately, your Moorestown Dentist has the right solution to fit your needs with a customized smile makeover. But what are the best options for boosting your confidence?
Teeth Whitening
Teeth naturally lose their brightness and luster as we age. As enamel weakens and tooth damage occurs, dentin is exposed and teeth can become yellowed or even cast a blue or gray tint in our advanced years. Intrinsic stains cannot be whitened by chemical means, regardless of what any store-bought teeth whitening kit claims. However, extrinsic stains which are usually a product of food choices or medication can be treated with whitening products. While store kits do work in a pinch, they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution and overdosing to get better results can lead to permanent damage. Instead, trust your Moorestown Dentist to do the job right and get the best results for your needs right off the bat.
Dental Bonding
Gaps, chips, bad stains, and hairline cracks in enamel don’t have to lead to ongoing confidence and self-esteem issues. Not when dental bonding can so easily correct the issues. Dental bonding is one of the easiest, most effective, and most affordable solutions for a variety of common dental issues. It’s also one of the quickest aesthetic treatments since a tooth can be corrected in about an hour. This cosmetic dentistry procedure involved carefully crafted dental putty being artistically arranged to conceal the damage, cured to properly harden, and then polished to look, feel, and function just like the original tooth.
Composite Fillings
Mercury is a naturally recurring toxin on the planet, and it’s practically impossible to avoid. However, consistent and ongoing contact with mercury in any form can be hazardous to your health. Each person has different risk factors and resistances though which is why your neighbor may not be affected by their amalgam fillings but you may easily develop allergies, mental issues, or bodily diseases over time. Silver dental fillings are made from a combination of metals but 50% of the filling substance is composed of elemental mercury. Over time, amalgam fillings do break down and mercury vapors can be released into the bloodstream and lead to health issues. Silver fillings can also be noticed every time you smile which can lead to confidence issues. An easy way to avoid those concerns is to switch to tooth-colored fillings or just opt for them in the first place and avoid amalgams altogether.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are a great smile makeover solution for regaining confidence, but they are minimally invasive and require some enamel to be removed so the shells can be affixed. Therefore, they can’t be removed or reversed and that can lead to some patient anxiety. Fortunately, your Moorestown Dentist incorporated biomimetic dentistry to preserve more of your original teeth by removing even less enamel to affix the porcelain shells. The results are the same: a beautiful new smile you can be proud to show off for years to come. Give us a call when you’re ready to discuss the best ways to boost your confidence with a new smile makeover.
