Growing up isn’t all bad. Sure, new responsibilities get thrown at you, but it’s like getting your permanent teeth. You become better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Losing your baby teeth isn’t the only dental adjustment that occurs as you mature. Developing stronger pearly whites is clearly beneficial, but some transformations are not as preferable. For less-than-ideal signs of wear and tear, cosmetic dentistry is a great aesthetic and protective solution. To learn more about how your teeth could be changing and what treatments might help, keep reading.
Dental Veneers Support Weakening Enamel
Enamel is pretty sturdy stuff. It’s an outer layer of your tooth structure that shields the more sensitive parts from hot/cold sensations, sharp-feeling air, and direct contact with harmful bacteria.
“Wait,” you might be thinking, “but my teeth are sensitive. What’s wrong with my enamel?”
Even though enamel is resilient, time and simple everyday eating can cause it to soften. When this happens, you might experience severe sensitivity in your teeth, as well as yellowing and an increased risk for tooth decay and gum disease. However, with a thin, porcelain shell called a dental veneer, your dentist can add a protective layer to the front face of your teeth. They’re custom-crafted, so they’ll also look fantastic while covering for your enamel!
Teeth Whitening Cleans Lived-In Pearly Whites
One of the more well-known effects of dental wear and tear is dental staining. Even the best brushers can’t always avoid yellowing teeth. Aside from lending your pearly whites a lackluster appearance, the dim shading can darken the lines around your mouth, making you look more tired. Through a quick in-office or convenient take-home whitening process, you can tackle dental stains at the source and restore your smile to a gleamy brilliance!
Smile Makeovers Bundle and Transform
There are many more cosmetic dental treatments available, and many other types of dental services that can enhance function and appearance. Because of this, patients will sometimes want to cherry-pick multiple treatments and bundle them into one simple plan. Nowadays, this route has a name: the smile makeover.
If age hasn’t been kind to your pearly whites, you might have lost a few along the way or incurred some dental damage. A smile makeover is a complete aesthetic metamorphosis, which can include replacing teeth lost to time or long-term conditions and restoring chips and cracks for a consistent look. After your makeover is finished, you can top-off your teeth with dental veneers or teeth whitening.
Growing up can be nice – but so is feeling young thanks to a fresh new smile! If you’re interested in improving your matured teeth with cosmetic dentistry, contact your dentist. They’ll help you create a treatment plan that works for you and your oral health.
About the Author
Dr. Jason Hong wants his patients to feel like part of the Clarendon Hills Dental family. He goes out of his way to help them feel welcome and comfortable, and couldn’t be happier to provide quality treatments that will make them smile! Dr. Hong specializes in several treatments, so if you’re interested in a smile makeover, you’ll be in good hands. To start your cosmetic dentistry journey, call 630-789-1555.