Improving The Look Of Your Teeth
by Gregory Price
Your smile can be a great asset. Many people frequently respond favorably to an attractive smile, making social and work interactions more rewarding. If your teeth are less-than-attractive, you may be looking for ways to enhance their appearance. Here are a few things you can do to improve the look of your teeth.
Whitening
Your teeth can be whitened using several cosmetic dental applications. Chemical whitening improves the color of the teeth by bleaching the enamel with a peroxide-based product. The process, which involves the coating of the teeth with the bleaching product for a period, removes stains that have settled in the pores of the teeth from the beverages and foods that you consume.
As you eat, pigments deposit in the pores of the tooth enamel. Colorants may also build up in the tooth material as a person smokes or chews tobacco. The chemical whitening products bleach the accumulated pigments, lessening their darkening effects. Whitening may also be accomplished by non-chemical means. Cosmetic dental devices, such as veneers and dental crowns, may be applied to improve the color of the teeth. Veneers and crowns conceal discoloration. Instead of the discolored tooth enamel, the white veneer or crown material is displayed.
Crowns and veneers that are made of porcelain or resin can be tinted to match the color of other teeth in the mouth or dyed the brightest white. The whitening that is provided by a crown or veneer can even mask the permanent discoloration that results from a congenital defect or dental trauma.
Alignment Correction
If your teeth are crooked or gapped, they can be properly aligned using clear plastic aligners or braces. Clear aligners have become popular due to their ease of use and brief treatment time. With clear aligners, the alignment process often takes less than a year.
A set of clear aligners are worn for several weeks and then replaced by the next successive set in the orthodontic plan. Since the aligners are removable, it is important to remember to leave them in place throughout the day and while you sleep. Nevertheless, they can be briefly removed to make it easier for you to clean your teeth and eat.
Braces can also be used to straighten the teeth. However, they tend to be more noticeable in the mouth and can only be removed by your dentist or orthodontist. For more ways to improve the look of your teeth, schedule an appointment with a dentist like George Kourakin today.
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Up until a year ago, I did my best to keep my teeth and gums clean. But after securing a new job, I began to work late into the night and didn't have the time or energy to brush and floss before I retired to bed. My busy schedule and poor dental hygiene finally affected my teeth and gums. After experiencing severe pain in several of my teeth, I made an appointment with my dentist. My dentist examined my mouth and discovered three large cavities in my molars. After four long weeks, my dentist finally completed my dental work. I learned a very painful lesson during that time. No matter how busy you are, always brush and floss. I started this blog to inform other people about the importance of good dental care. I hope you find the time to read it. Thanks for visiting.
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