Many people are dissatisfied with their smiles. Some may instinctively raise their hands to their mouths to hide crooked teeth when they smile. Others may master the art of a tight-lipped grin that conceals a chipped or cracked tooth.
If you are one of those patients who is too ashamed to flash your pearly whites, rest assure that the smile of your dreams is within reach.
With advances in modern dentistry, a cosmetic dentist can enhance almost any smile. Whether your smile needs minor touches or a major upgrade, our experienced team can help you achieve the results you desire.
In complex cases, or those with a number of issues, a smile makeover can be completed using a variety of techniques and devices to make the smile more aesthetically pleasing.
Your cosmetic dentist may rely on any number of treatments in a smile makeover. If a tooth or multiple teeth have been lost, dental implants may be the initial intervention.
In comparison to other tooth replacement methods, dental implants are more lifelike and functional. The dental implant, which is a titanium screw, fuses with the jawbone, preventing embarrassing slip-ups along with the jawbone erosion that can prematurely age a person with missing teeth.
The artificial crowns held in place by the implants can be tailored to match the shade and shape of the patient’s biological teeth¾or improve on them.
For patients with teeth in need of repair or improvements, veneers may provide the solution. Veneers offer the cosmetic dentist flexibility. They can hide chips or cracks in teeth, fill in gaps or even straighten a stretch of crooked teeth.
When a patient’s teeth are too crooked to be realigned with veneers, orthodontic treatment may be necessary. That doesn’t mean that patients have to be burdened with metal appliances, though. The Invisalign system straightens the teeth with a series of clear plastic trays.
Teeth whitening can be the final element in a comprehensive smile makeover. Bleaching the teeth can make the other treatments even more eye-catching, and with in-office systems such as ZOOM!, results are visible in around an hour. You can give your smile a major boost on your lunch hour!
With all of the resources available through cosmetic dentistry, there’s no need to settle for a less-than-spectacular smile. Contact the office of Dr. Philip E. Lindley, serving the Highland Park area, and ask how you might improve upon your pearly whites. Call 214-528-7870 and schedule your consultation today!