If your goal is to achieve a beautiful smile so that you finally feel comfortable and confident in your appearance, there is hope with cosmetic dentistry. Years of research now point to various traits that indicate whether a smile is actually “beautiful” or not. With the help of a trusted cosmetic dentist, you can work toward improving these qualities and admire how your teeth and gums look when talking to others.
What Traits Can Cosmetic Dentistry Improve?
When thinking about the traits that make up a “beautiful” smile, cosmetic dentistry offers many unique services to improve these qualities so that your teeth appear flawless. According to researchers, some of the most obvious aspects of a person’s smile that can help or hinder their appearance include:
- Tooth size
- Gum exposure
- Tooth positioning
- Gaps
- Stains or discoloration
- Gum color
Although some of these traits are hereditary, meaning you have no control over them, all can be altered to appear more attractive.
Which Cosmetic Dental Services Can Produce a Beautiful Smile?
When meeting with a cosmetic dentist to discuss your treatment options, you will discover that many methods can be used to eliminate stains, hide flaws, boost aesthetics, and transform your appearance. They include:
- Veneers: These small, thin coverings fit over the front surfaces of teeth to conceal stains, chips, cracks, gaps, misshapen teeth, mild misalignment, and more. They change the size, color, and shape of teeth so they appear uniform and flawless.
- Metal-Free Dental Restorations: Crafted with tooth-colored materials, metal-free dental restorations not only hide imperfections but also protect damaged and decayed teeth. Their biocompatible materials blend in with your existing smile so that others never need to know you received dental work.
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding: When a small chip or minor gap causes displeasure when you look in the mirror, cosmetic dental bonding can be used to quickly conceal the issue. In just one appointment, the use of composite resin can be applied to the enamel’s surface and sculpted to cover any unsightly flaw.
- Teeth Whitening: When stains or discoloration keep your smile from looking its best, your cosmetic dentist can use in-office or take-home whitening treatment to help your teeth shine. Results are achievable within one hour (in-office) or two weeks (take-home), so you can enjoy a beautiful smile in less time.
- Gum Recontouring: If your teeth appear “too short” because of excess gum tissue, we can create a more even gumline with gum recontouring. Using the appropriate instruments, we can remove unnecessary tissue to reveal more of your natural teeth, creating a balanced and more confident smile.
- Smile Makeover: If a multitude of imperfections require treatment, and one type of service is not enough, a smile makeover can be provided. This transformational solution makes achieving a beautiful grin possible by combining various cosmetic services in a single plan.
Embrace the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful smile. By pursuing cosmetic dentistry, you can enjoy renewed confidence that leads to positive outcomes in all areas of your life.
About the Author
Dr. Peter Ricciardi is a talented dentist in Reno who earned his dental doctorate from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2005 and completed a general practice residency through the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 2006. With an impressive background and advanced training in implant dentistry and other specific areas of oral healthcare, he and the team at Smile Design Implant Centers can give you the confidence you need when talking to others, eating a meal with family, or smiling for photos. If a beautiful grin is what you want, visit our website or call (775) 391-6636 to schedule an appointment.