Look Younger with Cosmetic Dentistry

Oral imperfections like gum infections, tooth loss or chipping, discoloration, or misalignment can alter your smile and make you look (and possibly feel) older than you are. Besides aesthetics, bad oral health can harm your overall health and confidence. With cosmetic dentistry, dentists can restore smiles and improve self-esteem after creating a custom treatment plan for you.

Benefits Of Cosmetic Dentistry

Some may think that cosmetic dentistry is too costly. Still, the ways it can improve oral and overall health can easily outweigh the costs. Cosmetic procedures like teeth whitening, veneers, or Invisalign have grown in popularity over the years and can offer several benefits.

Feel Confident

First and foremost, cosmetic dentistry can dramatically help your confidence when you have a great smile. Do you hide your smile in photos or cover your mouth when laughing out of not feeling confident about your teeth? Many different procedures are available to fix any issues with your smile, boosting your self-esteem and no longer hiding your grin. 

Immediate Gratification

Many cosmetic dental procedures require little downtime and can be completed on the same day. When cared for properly, you’ll keep these results for years with little touch-ups or issues.

Modify Your Bite

Using straightening methods like Invisalign can improve your smile’s appearance and fix any bite issues. Struggling with misalignment and a bad bit can cause teeth to wear unevenly, jaw pain, and can lead to chronic migraines. By taking care of your bite sooner than later, you can avoid discomfort and create healthier, long-lasting teeth.

What Dental Procedures Can Make You Look Younger?

Considering that a lot of dental issues start to happen in old age, dealing with oral imperfections at a younger age can make you appear older than you are. Luckily, many different procedures are available to enhance your smile, make you look younger, and improve your confidence.

Teeth Whitening

As one of the most common cosmetic treatments, teeth whitening can successfully help the appearance of stained, yellowed, or discolored teeth. Teeth whitening kits are available at home, or you can speak to your dentist about their available teeth whitening services. Having teeth whitening done by a professional is the quickest and most effective way to a brighter smile. Usually, this takes less than 2 hours and can be maintained by limiting staining due to tobacco or coffee. 

Veneers And Bonds

Veneers are a popular and common way to restore smiles and preserve oral health. Veneers are thin porcelain shells attached to the tooth’s front surface to hide or repair damage. To install veneers, the dentist will trim part of the tooth’s enamel for the veneer to fit perfectly on the tooth. Dental bonding is another option, where a tooth-colored bonding material is placed on the tooth. This procedure is fairly quick, easy, and versatile for each patient. Both veneers and dental bonding are the perfect treatment for minor dental damages like cracks, erosion, chips, discoloration, tooth gaps, and crooked teeth.

Dental Implants, Crowns, and Bridges

• Dental implants are a great way to restore teeth function and help the appearance of your smile and overall oral health from missing teeth. Implants can make you look younger; large gaps and missing teeth may cause facial muscle collapse, leading to sagging, wrinkles, and premature aging.
• Dental crowns can be both cosmetic and restorative treatments. A cap-like crown is placed over a damaged tooth to protect a severely decayed, damaged, or discolored tooth. A small part of the enamel will be trimmed down for a crown to fit perfectly. Crowns are often used in conjunction with fillings, root canals, implants, and bridges.
• Dental bridges are alternatives to implants or dentures to replace missing teeth. Dental bridges are made to match your natural teeth and help restore oral health, aid in chewing function, and help with the appearance of your teeth to fill any gaps from missing teeth. 

Invisalign Or Other Clear Braces

Invisalign or clear braces can help fix overcrowded teeth, fix bite irregularities, close gaps, get rid of crossbites, resolve overbites, and help you maintain proper oral hygiene. Traditional braces are often clunky and obvious; clear braces help you fix your smile with confidence and help you appear more youthful.

Create Your Perfect Smile With Dr. Muzny

Everyone is always looking for the next big product to help appear more youthful, but many need to realize it can start with a beautiful smile. If you are looking for an experienced cosmetic dentist to help you create a dazzling smile and boost your confidence, visit us at the offices of Dr. Carrie Muzny, DDS. We offer virtual consults for clients with busy schedules or appointments at our office in The Woodlands. We help clients from Benders Landing, Woodforest, Spring, North Houston, to the Conroe/Montgomery area. We want to help you create a healthier, happier smile to boost your self-confidence and create a more youthful appearance. Contact us today to schedule an online consultation or visit our office.