Many people enjoy taking photos during their summer adventures. If you skim social media, you may notice many pictures of your friends hanging out by the pool, enjoying a cool summer treat, or going on adventures, and there’s no better accessory for photography than a beautiful and shiny smile. Here’s a brief list of three cosmetic dental treatments that can give you a gorgeous grin that you’ll be eager to show off for your favorite photographer.
Porcelain Veneers Can Transform Your Smile
If you’ve ever wondered why so many of your favorite media personalities and Hollywood stars seem to have flawless smiles, the answer may be porcelain veneers. These thin porcelain sheaths are designed to be cemented over teeth to conceal flaws such as chips, gaps, cracks, and stains, and they can be placed in as few as two appointments. They are crafted to mimic the ideal appearance of natural dental structure, recreating your smile into a beautiful new state.
During your first appointment, your dentist will use a local anesthetic to numb your mouth before removing a small amount of enamel from the teeth being treated. They will then take bite impressions, which will be used to create your permanent veneers, and cement a temporary set in place.
When your permanent veneers are ready about two weeks later, you’ll come back for your second appointment. Your dentist will remove your temporary set, cement your permanent veneers to your teeth, and make any final adjustments. You’ll then be ready to meet the world with your beautiful new smile.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding Can Repair Minor Damage
If you have minor defects such as cracks, chips, gaps, or stains in your teeth, cosmetic dental bonding may be able to conceal them. Your dentist will apply a small amount of tooth-colored composite resin to the defect and shape it so that it covers the flaw and matches the curves of your tooth. They will then harden the resin using a special light. This procedure can be completed without anesthesia or downtime in minutes during a routine dental appointment, making it great for people with busy schedules.
Teeth Whitening Can Put the Flash in Your Grin
Years of exposure to the dyes and pigments in foods and beverages like berries, coffee, tea, and red wine can leave unsightly stains and discoloration in your teeth. Thankfully, professional teeth whitening treatments from your dentist can brighten your smile by up to eight shades in a short amount of time. While you can find many teeth-whitening products at stores, they do not deliver the same stellar results as professional services and may result in injury due to poor manufacturing, user error, or a lack of professional supervision.
Cosmetic dentistry can be a great way to achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of. A brief consultation with your dentist can determine if you can be a suitable candidate for any of these treatments.
About the Practice
Collinsville Dental Associates delivers exemplary oral health services to the good people of Collinsville, VA. Led by Drs. Christopher A. Payne, Albert L. Payne, Andrew J. Hessler, and Steven T. Bunn, the staff sees to each patient receiving effective treatments in a comforting and friendly office environment. The office provides general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry such as the treatments listed here. To book your cosmetic dental consultation, contact the office online or dial (276) 647-1494.