Teeth Whitening, Porcelain Veneers, Dental Implants, Invisalign® - Smile Makeovers for Dental Problems
The fields of cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry can remedy a number of different dental problems. Your dentist will be able to determine which solution is best and create a customized treatment plan just for you. That said, it’s always a good idea to know what to expect. Below are some of the most common dental problems as well as their most common solutions.
Stained Teeth and Discolored Teeth
A smile that is yellow, yellowing, or otherwise stained is not a smile that you want to have. In such cases, you have two major options: teeth whitening and porcelain veneers. Teeth whitening can brighten your smile by several shades and leave you with a winning smile, sometimes in just a single dental visit. Porcelain veneers can be used for more severe staining and will conceal that discolored tooth.
Chipped Teeth and Cracked Teeth
Chipped and cracked teeth are more than just unsightly, they can also be quite painful to deal with. In order to treat problems with teeth that are chipped or cracked, your options include porcelain veneers and dental crowns. As with tooth stains, the porcelain veneer will be used to conceal as well as protect the tooth and make it look pristine. For more serious chips or cracks, a dental crown will be used to cap the tooth from harm.
Misaligned Teeth and Crooked Teeth
A crooked smile is not an attractive smile, which is why lots of money is invested each year into orthodontic treatments. One alternative to traditional braces is Invisalign® (clear braces). These plastic aligners are custom fit to your teeth and are virtually undetectable to others. New clear plastic aligners will be provided every two weeks to help gradually shift your misaligned teeth into proper shape.
Missing Teeth and Gaps Between Teeth
If you are missing teeth, you know what sorts of problems that poses to your smile. Missing teeth can also cause speech impediments, problems eating certain foods, and may ever case surrounding teeth to become crooked. The best bets to treat missing teeth are dental implants (implant dentistry), dental bridges, and dentures. Dental implants are securely placed artificial tooth roots that are anchored in place by your jawbone and gum tissue. Bridges and dentures are removable dental appliances that help restore the appearance and function of your teeth.
If you would like to learn more about your smile makeover options as well as how sedation dentistry may be of benefit to your dental restoration, we encourage you to visit our cosmetic dentists serving Memphis, Tennessee.