Permanent But Imperfect? How to Fix Your Smile

The teeth that erupt during your late childhood and teenage years are considered permanent. They are meant to last the rest of your lifetime; however, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck cosmetically with what you have. If you would love to make your smile look more attractive, you have ways to fix it readily available to you!

Dental Treatments That Can Fix Your Smile

With the help of your cosmetic dentist, fixing your smile isn’t just possible—it’s simple and straightforward.

Veneers

You may think it would take multiple procedures and many months of treatment to address small or deformed teeth, chips or surface cracks, minor gaps, and small misalignment. However, veneers take only a few weeks, and these porcelain coverings can hide all these flaws and more. The exterior reflects light the same way as enamel, which means that results look natural and stunning.

Teeth Whitening

What can you do if your only complaint about your smile is tooth color? Professional whitening is substantially stronger than anything you can find at the store. While strips, trays, and toothpastes may make three shades of difference, professional treatment can whiten your smile by as many as ten shades!

Lifestyle Changes for a More Beautiful Smile

Although only professional treatments can have a dramatic impact on your smile’s appearance, you can take certain steps in your normal lifestyle to preserve and help your teeth stay bright and stunning for as long as possible.

Brush and Floss Every Day

Brushing and flossing daily may seem small or insignificant, but they have an important accumulated effect on your teeth and gums. Every day, your toothbrush can remove surface stains, and both actions can keep cavities and gum disease from distorting your appearance and causing you unnecessary pain.

Visit the Dentist Regularly for Cleanings

Over time, at-home oral hygiene isn’t enough to keep stains away, but a semi-annual polishing can undo what has built up and leave your mouth feeling and looking fresh and healthy.

Avoid or Limit Certain Foods

Your mouth is directly affected by what goes into it. Dark, deeply colored foods and beverages, like soy sauce, red wine, coffee, and chocolate, can stain teeth, and hard or crunchy foods can chip or wear down your real teeth as well as veneers. As a result, by controlling how much you have of these options, you can make your results endure.

Both on your own and with a professional, you don’t have to settle with the permanent teeth life has given you. You can fix your smile and feel proud to let it shine!

About the Author

Dr. Gregory Craybas, who owns and operates Creative Dental Concepts in Syracuse, has decades of clinical experience and enjoys making dream smiles come true. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which means he is updated on the most innovative treatments, techniques, and technologies in this area of dentistry. Do you want to perfect your smile? Reach out to us online or call our office at 315-475-6641 to schedule a consultation.