A dazzling smile is a universal symbol of confidence and beauty. It can light up a room, make a lasting impression, and boost your self-esteem.
Fortunately, modern cosmetic dentistry offers a wide range of treatments to help you achieve that radiant smile you’ve always dreamed of.
In this article, we’ll explore the top five cosmetic dentistry procedures that can transform your smile and enhance your overall appearance.
1. Teeth Whitening
The best way to keep your smile healthy and bright is to look after your teeth and gums, but it’s not unusual to need a little help.
Over time, teeth can become stained or discolored due to factors like coffee, wine, tobacco use, and natural aging. Professional teeth whitening performed by a dentist can quickly and safely remove these stains, leaving your teeth several shades whiter.
This non-invasive procedure can give your smile an instant makeover and boost your confidence.
At Modern Day Dental, our professional whitening treatments quickly and safely remove stains without damaging your teeth. We’ve seen countless patients grow in confidence thanks to a brighter, whiter smile!
2. Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are ultra-thin shells made of porcelain or composite resin that are custom-designed to fit over the front surface of your teeth.
Veneers are a versatile solution for addressing various cosmetic issues, including chipped, stained, misaligned, or unevenly spaced teeth. They provide a natural-looking, long-lasting solution for achieving a flawless smile.
Unlike dental bonding, which may cause staining or chip overtime, veneers do not stain with wine, tea or coffee. They are much more difficult to chip, and they tend to last much longer.
They are a popular choice for those with:
- Chipped front teeth
- A gap between teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Other irregularities.
3. Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, also known as caps, are used to cover and protect damaged or severely discolored teeth. These custom-made restorations not only improve the appearance of your teeth but also enhance their strength and functionality.
However, cracks and discoloration are not the only reasons to consider a crown. Once a filling gets to be a certain size, they tend to have marginal leakage and loose structural integrity.
These are where porcelain crowns can be fabricated to match the color of the surrounding teeth and have a natural appearance. They are considered the number one standard for protecting and strengthening a tooth that cannot be repaired with fillings or other dental treatments.
Dental crowns can be an excellent option if you have a single tooth that needs significant cosmetic improvement.
4. Invisalign®
Crowded teeth undoubtedly make achieving and maintaining oral health more of a challenge. They’re more difficult to keep clean, and can lead to a plethora of issues, such as:
- Cracked teeth
- Snoring
- Teeth clenching
- Premature wrinkles
For those with misaligned or crooked teeth, Invisalign clear aligners offer a discreet and effective way to achieve a straighter smile. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign uses a series of transparent, removable aligners to gradually move your teeth into the desired position.
The clear aligners are virtually invisible, making them a popular choice among adults seeking orthodontic treatment without the visibility of metal braces.
Treatment times and number of Invisalign aligners necessary vary depending on the amount of tooth movement necessary.
Typically, it can range from as little as 2 months to 2 years depending on the tooth position.
5. Dental Implants
Missing teeth can significantly impact both your smile and your oral health. Dental implants are a revolutionary solution that mimics the natural structure of teeth. They consist of a titanium implant that fuses with your jawbone and a realistic-looking crown that sits on top.
Dental implants are not only cosmetically pleasing but also provide functional benefits, such as improved chewing and speaking abilities.
At Modern Day Dental, we offer three different dental implant solutions :
Dental Implant Crown
An implant crown is the tooth component that can withstand chewing forces. They are typically cemented onto an abutment, which is screwed down to the implant component. Implant crowns use a single implant, while implant bridges can be used to replace multiple missing teeth.
Implant bridges are used to create a bridge of crowns that are supported by two or more implants.
Overdentures
Overdentures are composed of the same material as dentures, but have a housing component embedded into the denture. This allows them to click into implants, similar to a button on a raincoat, for a better retention.
You will see a vast improvement of keeping your denture in place while you speak and laugh, as well as help with chewing.
Zirconia Hybrid
Zirconia Hybrids are a full mouth restoration and are permanently mounted to 4-8 implants within your mouth to provide the most convenient and functional prosthesis available today.
They offer such a natural-looking esthetic that they are virtually indistinguishable from someone with a perfect set of natural teeth.
Zirconia is not porous and prevents fungus, residue or bacteria clinging to it as acrylic dentures do. It is also a highly resilient material that allows for a much greater amount of chewing force, so you can enjoy the foods you did when you had a full set of teeth.
6. Dental Bonding
Dental Bonding is a dental procedure that repairs a chipped, cracked, or otherwise broken tooth. It also helps with discolored teeth, gaps between the teeth, and even lengthening a tooth that’s shorter than the rest. The tooth forms a chemical bond with composite resin that replaces areas where tooth structure is missing.
Many people are most concerned with their smile, but fixing chips and cracks is also vital for your oral health in general. It helps you chew properly and prevents further damage that could even threaten the health of the surrounding teeth.
Modern Day Dental | St. Johns Florida | Digital Smile Design
By making it possible to easily visualize your future smile and make changes when necessary, modern technology has revolutionized how we approach cosmetic dentistry at Modern Day Dental.
During your initial appointment, we capture a photo of your smile and upload it into our software to digitally plan your smile to your liking. You will actually be able to see what your smile could look like before you even decide to move forward.
We then use that software to communicate to our lab technicians to see what we need to do to get to that end result. Planning with the end in mind allows us to achieve predictable, amazing results that our patients love.
Schedule your appointment and ask about our digital smile design software to discover what’s possible!