Maybe you plan to improve your flawed grin’s looks for the spring season. If so, there’s a question you’ll need to address first: “How do I fix my smile?” You can’t start the beautification process if you don’t know what it involves. With that said, never fear; your local Austin dentist is here to help with things. Just keep reading to learn some great ways to make your grin gorgeous this Spring.
Consider Cosmetic Dental Work
If you really want a beautiful smile, you’d do well to visit a qualified cosmetic dentist. They can transform your looks with services like:
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a treatment that (per its name) brightens your enamel. It works by applying a bleaching gel to your smile, thus removing stains from meals and other outside sources. The procedure often leaves a grin six to eight shades whiter, so its results are highly apparent. Just note that its speed depends on whether you get in-office whitening or a take-home kit.
Porcelain Veneers
Modern veneers are small porcelain shells placed on the fronts of teeth. Once set, they hide a wide range of smile flaws – stubborn tooth stains, chips, cracks, misalignments, etc. Their porcelain material further ensures that they match your adjacent teeth. Because each shell is customized, a veneer should have the right color, size, and shape for your tooth.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
For cosmetic dental bonding, a dentist places tooth-colored resin on your teeth. This resin then hides small tooth stains, chips, cracks, and other minor smile flaws from view. These results come quickly and often last for a few years with proper care. To that extent, cosmetic dental bonding is a highly cost-effective procedure.
Alter Your Lifestyle
Another way to enhance your smile is by changing your lifestyle. As for the specifics, consider the following tips and tricks:
- Keep Your Mouth Clean – By brushing twice daily and flossing once daily, you’ll avoid dark cavities and make your smile look brighter.
- Quit Bad Oral Habits – Don’t smoke tobacco, as it’ll stain your teeth. You should also quit biting hard objects to prevent chips and cracks in your grin.
- Go Easy on Dark Drinks – Dark-colored beverages discolor teeth, so go easy on coffee, tea, and red wine.
- Get More Dental Checkups – See your dentist for dental checkups at least twice a year. They’ll prevent flaws from showing up in your smile, and they’ll suggest ways to make your grin prettier.
For more ways to fix your smile, consult your dental provider. They’ll gladly help you with your cosmetic journey!
About the Practice
Westlake Hills Dental Arts is based in Austin, TX. Led by Dr. Long, our practice excels in restorative and cosmetic dentistry that makes grins strong and gorgeous. You can trust us to provide top-tier veneers, crowns, fillings, and more! To that extent, our team is always ready and able to help flawed smiles heal and thrive! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (512)-328-0155.