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Every year people make resolutions to get healthy. This may include kicking a bad habit, finally starting that exercise program or eating better. Improving your health and well being is a common resolution many of us make as we look forward to a fresh new year. When compiling your own list of resolutions for the New Year, don't forget to keep your dental health in mind, too. Repairing a damaged or dull smile is easy with modern dentistry. Referred to as cosmetic dentistry, there are numerous smile-enhancing dental treatments available to turn even the most damaged teeth into a bright, beautiful smile. From teeth whitening procedures to veneers and tissue lifting, your Tiverton dentist can help you easily step into the New Year with a more confident, stunning smile. A Brighter Smile with Professional Teeth Bleaching It's not uncommon for years of drinking tea and coffee or bad habits like, smoking to gradually result in a discolored smile. With teeth whitening, eliminating stains and enhancing your natural white can produce dramatic results in as little as an hour. In-office teeth bleaching performed by a professional dentist involves applying a bleaching gel to the teeth and activating the whitening solution with special lighting for approximately 30 minutes. Once the bleaching gel has penetrated the stains, it is rinsed off. Your dentist will provide you with trays, custom designed to perfectly fit your teeth so that you can continue the bleaching process at home with a less powerful gel. By using the gel and the trays on a regular basis, you can touch up and continue the bleaching process. Or, if some years later you notice your teeth shade fading, you can use the trays and gel to bleach again, without having to go through the in-office procedure. The Total Smile Makeover with Veneers If your teeth are cracked, stained, uneven or chipped, veneers may be the perfect option for transforming the most damaged smile. These thin, porcelain shells are custom-designed by your dentist to perfectly cover and match your natural smile to mask most any dental blemish, including stains and cracks. In some cases, veneers are even a viable alternative to braces. Compared to many treatment options, veneers will last a long time, up to 20 years, and correct the alignment of your smile by covering damaged or misshapen teeth. Eliminate Excessive Gums with Tissue Lifts A common complaint among patients is an excessive amount of gum tissue that is exhibited when they smile. For those who consider this unaesthetic, a tissue lift can be performed by your Tiverton dentist. In most cases, the excessive amount of gum tissue is present because either the tooth never fully erupted from under the gums or the gum tissue has crept down along the tooth. In either case, the tooth usually appears too short and wide while the gum tissue appears to be excessive. By cosmetically re-contouring the gum tissue, teeth can be uncovered so that the smile reveals the appropriate amount of tooth and gum tissue for a patient's unique smile. This new year, resolve to get a healthy, more confident smile. Talk to your Tiverton dentist about cosmetic dentistry, your goals for treatment, and which options may be best for your teeth. In as little as one appointment, you'll be smiling brighter.
Sean Hartmen writes for Dr. Michael Katz, an experienced dentist in Westport. With over 30 years of experience in all areas of dentistry, this Westport, Tiverton and Little Compton family dentist is highly qualified to meet the dental needs for patients of every age.
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