Many dental patients feel unsatisfied with their smiles. They may have esthetic issues like chipped, stained, broken, or missing teeth. Feeling uncomfortable with your smile can change the way you think of yourself.
Cosmetic dentists aim to help you feel great about your smile and how you look. They want to help you improve not only your appearance but also your oral health.
Some patients hesitate before asking their dentist how cosmetic dentistry can change their lives. They may believe cosmetic dentistry is an unnecessary expense. However, you will find that the benefits go beyond your appearance.
Reason #1: Improve Your Self-Image
If you have difficulty with your teeth, you already know how much it can impact your self-image. You may feel like you have to hide your smile in public.
Cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile and, by extension, how you think about your appearance. When you feel more confident in how you look, you’ll approach life in a new way. Smiling more may attract personal and professional opportunities.
Reason #2: Improve Your Oral and Overall Health
Many cosmetic procedures have significant oral health benefits. For example, Invisalign® encourages teeth to move to healthy positions, making it significantly easier to keep away plaque and food build-up that can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
In turn, lower rates of tooth decay and gum disease have a strong association with improved overall health. Patients with poor oral hygiene are more likely to develop cardiovascular problems, stroke, and diabetes.
Reason #3: Improve Tooth Function
Many restorative procedures, such as crowns and bridges, have a dual cosmetic purpose. With a new crown, bridge, or implant, you will be able to eat, talk, and smile as you would with a natural tooth.
Cosmetic Procedures We Offer
- Teeth Whitening: At-home whitening with gentle yet effective bleaching gel
- Microabrasion: Removes surface stains without peroxide
- Invisalign: Straightens teeth and corrects minor to moderate bite issues
- Cosmetic Bonding: Corrects chips, cracks, and tooth shape
- Bioclear: This unique system combines bonding with injection molding to reshape and improve your teeth.
- Veneers: Thin sheets of composite or porcelain material correct multiple esthetic issues simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry
Does insurance cover cosmetic dentistry?
Most dental insurance policies do not cover cosmetic procedures. Depending on your policy, it may cover procedures with dual restorative and cosmetic benefits, such as crowns and bridges.
How long do veneers last?
Veneers typically last between five and ten years, though with excellent care, they may last longer.
Call Perfect Smile Dental Studio
If you want to make a lasting change in your smile, Call our Lutz, FL, office today at 813-948-6335 to explore our cosmetic procedures and schedule a consultation.