byAlma Abell

People are conscious of their appearance and focus on grooming to make a positive presentation. Hair, skin, fingernails, and eyes are all focal points demanding our attention, especially in this youth oriented American culture. So it is natural for people to fixate on the smile and the teeth in general. Dental advancements include aesthetic dentistry.

Smile! You’re On Camera!We are all concerned with our smile. We want the white teeth of our youth. Or maybe we have naturally occurring discoloration, crooked teeth, uneven teeth or ugly spaces between teeth. The old joke that “I dated a girl who ate her dinner through a picket fence,” is all too real for some people. These irregularities can destroy a smile and a first impression.

Bleach or Veneer?The most common way to whiten teeth is to bleach the enamel. It can be done over the counter or in the dentist office. The effect is not long lived as the staining influence of drinking soft drinks, coffee and tea continues to stain the teeth. Dental veneers provide a longer lasting stain resistant surface. Composites (acrylics) are not as resistant to stains as porcelain, but less damage is done to the tooth’s surface using acrylics.

How to Fix the Pickett Fence Look?Through the services of an aesthetic dentistry provider, ugly spaces between teeth can be fixed by building a bridge between the teeth with a fake tooth to fill the gap. But often this option may be limited if the spaces are very small and uneven. Veneers are superior to fill these challenging spaces. They can fill in the gaps and appear very natural. The row of teeth can be evened out to improve a smile. Crowns or “caps” can even out the row of teeth but require grinding down the healthy tooth to attach the cap. Materials are strong and can resist staining and cracking more so than veneers.

How to Fix That Unsightly “Dark” Tooth?When the nerve to a tooth dies, the tooth becomes dark and ugly. Installing a crown or using a veneer are two options for this problem. The crown requires grinding the tooth down to fit the cap. The veneer can be bonded directly to the tooth with little preparation and will last for ten to twenty years.

Have a problem tooth or smile? See your dentist at Beverly Hills Institute of Dental Esthetics today for an examination and recommendation. Visit Cosmetic-dentistry.comfor information.

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