Have you ever wondered how your current smile can be totally transformed to the perfect smile? We suspect most of you would think the perfect smile wasn’t attainable. An ideal smile is, of course, subjective, but many people will agree that it is one with no missing teeth, straight, and a nice white colour.
There are many things that we can do to make sure our teeth are as attractive as possible, but ultimately, any significant improvement to the teeth will need looking at from a cosmetic dentist.
How to attain an ideal smile
Throughout the years, cosmetic dentistry has come a long way. There are now many treatments available to help you have a great looking smile. There is no ‘one size fits all’ treatment and you will need to have a consultation with one of our cosmetic dentists to determine the best plan of action for you.
Let’s now take a look at three of the most common problems that people have with the appearance of their teeth, and ways that we can help you resolve these problems. Depending on your requirements, you may just need one of these treatments or require a combination. This is also referred to as a ‘smile makeover’.
- Tooth discolouration
This is a common problem, especially for older people. Even young teeth can be affected by discoloration, but it’s not as common. If you are a smoker, then it will certainly stain your teeth and turn them into a shade ranging between yellow and brown, as well as providing you with the risk of mouth cancer.
Enamel erosion is unfortunately also on the rise as people consume large amounts of acidic drinks that are high in sugar. This can cause the enamel to erode and can make a rough surface form. This type of surface enables staining substances to attach themselves more easily. The sort of foods that can stain teeth are berries, red wine, and some soy products. Older people may find that their teeth become discoloured with age.
Treatment
Teeth whitening treatment is the safest and easiest solution to brighten your teeth. At Glandwr Dental Practice we provide teeth whitening services as well as ‘at home’ teeth whitening kit using bleaching gel which breaks away the surface stains of your teeth resulting in a whiter smile in days. Find out more here.
- Crooked teeth
Genetics can play a role in crooked teeth. In your family, you can inherit conditions such as crowding, jaw size, jaw shape, having too many teeth (hyperdontia), overbites, underbites, and poor tooth or palate development.
Treatment
There are a number of services available to help correct crooked teeth. Invisalign is one of the most popular choices. The Invisalign braces are very discrete. With clear and flexible aligners, orthodontic treatment is barely noticeable. For Invisalign treatment to be effective, you must wear your aligners as many hours as possible each day. Once you have finished brushing or eating, you must remember to put them back in.
- Missing teeth
When it comes to looking your best, a ‘gappy smile’ is a no-no. Missing teeth at the rear of the mouth can affect your smile as well. In spite of the fact that a gap at the back of the mouth isn’t visible, a missing tooth can cause other teeth to move more easily and may cause other teeth to become crooked.
Treatment
The best tooth replacement option available is dental implants. These can be used to replace both individual and multiple missing teeth. The main advantages of implants are that they are long-lasting, extremely strong, straightforward to keep clean and won’t move around in your mouth when eating. They do, however, require minor surgery to place them and we are happy to discuss that with you if you have any questions.
To conclude, as you can see cosmetic dental procedures can help you attain a perfect smile. If you would like to learn more on how we can help rebuild your smile, please get in touch with our team today and make an apportionment.
