What things can you do to improve your smile?

Many patients dream of having a bright white, perfect smile. For some people, this is as simple as cleaning their teeth regularly and visiting their dentist regularly for teeth cleanings, checkups, and treatments.

However, for other people, a perfect smile may not be possible without professional dental treatments.

If your teeth are less than perfect, your dentist can recommend treatment options to align your smile and address your dental flaws. Depending on your goals, your dentist can help you determine the treatment that's right for you.

• Straighten your teeth

If your teeth are crooked or misaligned, dental braces or Invisalign braces can help align them and result in a straight smile. If teeth malocclusion or a bad bite bothers you, you can benefit from these braces. 

• Whiten your teeth

There are many things that can affect the color of your teeth. Aside from stains from coffee, tea, and tobacco, teeth can also become discolored from medications and antibiotics. If your teeth are stained or discolored, you can eliminate the stains and whiten them by undergoing a teeth whitening procedure.

• Replace your missing teeth

When a tooth is lost due to an accident or disease, replacing it with a dental bridge or dental implant is the best course of action. An implant is a metal post that is inserted into the jawbone, where it will bond with the bone over time. After the implant has bonded with the bone, a replacement tooth is attached to the post. A dental bridge is another way to replace a missing tooth. A bridge is created by placing crowns on the teeth on either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic in between.

• Fix minor cosmetic problems

If you are concerned about minor chips, cracks, gaps between teeth, minor dental misalignment, or teeth discoloration, dental veneers can address them. Veneers are thin porcelain shells attached to the front surface of the teeth to hide dental imperfections. 

• Replace worn or chipped teeth

Dental bonding is an affordable and simple procedure that can fix cosmetic flaws such as discolored teeth, cracks, gaps, and chips. Dental bonding can also be used to protect a tooth from further chipping and damage. Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that uses a resin material to repair a tooth and improve its appearance. A tooth-colored resin material is very carefully brushed onto the surface of the tooth. The resin is then sculpted and shaped to blend in with the surrounding teeth. The bonding material takes a few minutes to harden, and then the resin is shaped and polished to provide a natural appearance. 

• Straighten your gumline

If your gum line has receded, this can also make your teeth appear longer. Gum recession can also expose the root of your tooth. This can cause root sensitivity and tooth and bone loss. You can address this issue with a crown lengthening or gum lift procedure.

To learn more about our treatments, please reach out to our dental practice in Cypress, TX, and have a consultation with our dentist. Call us at (832) 353-3600 or schedule an online appointment, and we'll guide you further.