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Your smile is often the first thing another person notices about you. You want to make a good first impression, but an unsightly dental blemish may keep you from smiling. No longer do you have to settle for stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. There are now choices that can help you smile with confidence. Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Talk to your dentist about the options available that might best suit your smile enhancement. People often choose cosmetic dentistry for various reasons, such as repairing a defect such as a malformed bite or crooked teeth, to treat an injury, or just to improve their overall appearance. No matter what the reason is, the ultimate goal is to restore a person's smile into one they have always desired. Dental Veneers Offer a Straighter, Esthetically Pleasing Smile If your teeth are cracked, stained, uneven or chipped, veneers may be the perfect option for transforming even the most damaged smile. Veneers are thin, porcelain shells that are custom-designed by your dentist to perfectly cover and match your natural smile, masking most any dental blemish, including stains and cracks. In some cases, veneers are even an appropriate alternative to braces. Compared to many treatment options, veneers can last up to 20 years, correcting the alignment of your smile by covering damaged or misshapen teeth. Veneers are fitted to the front of your existing teeth, creating a uniform look by disguising stained, damaged, or crooked teeth, or by closing small gaps between teeth. This is a popular treatment that allows you to achieve the "Hollywood Smile" many people have always longed to experience. Veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures available, providing aesthetic and durable improvements in the appearance of your smile. Get a Brighter Smile with Teeth Whitening A common complaint among smokers, or those who have stained teeth caused by the consumption of certain foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, and red wine, is that they are not happy with the appearance of their dull, faded smile. Depending on the whitening method you choose, treatment can be completed in one visit to your dentist, eliminating stains and enhancing your natural white in less than an hour. In-office teeth bleaching performed by your cosmetic 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. Whether you are interested in a whiter, brighter, or straighter teeth, your cosmetic dentist in Marion, IA cosmetic dentist can help you accomplish a more confident smile. Talk to your dentist today about cosmetic dentistry, your goals for treatment, and which options may be best for your teeth. In as little as one appointment, you can see a smile transformation you can smile about.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading Marion, IA dentist, Dr. Laura Fauchier. An Iowa native, Dr. Fauchier has been in the dental industry for 15 years, first as a dental assistant, completing dental school in 2007 at The University of Iowa. Dr. Fauchier, Marion, IA cosmetic dentist, desires to give you the highest possible quality of dental care possible.
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