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It’s that time of year when everyone is turning over a new page on their calendar and considering the 365 days ahead. If you’re the type of person who always makes a resolution, it’s time to learn about all the good a smile makeover can do for you.
It’s easy to be daunted by a cosmetic dentistry treatment when you don’t know much about it. If you’re interested in a true, complete smile makeover that revitalizes your appearance and makes you look younger, happier, and healthier, it’s time to start learning about porcelain veneers. With this cosmetic upgrade, you can transform your appearance and make yourself look like a celebrity, a VIP, the very best version of yourself.
Smile makeovers change lives. Even the smallest tweak can transform a person’s smile – and their confidence. If you’re plagued by an unsightly smile that makes you self-conscious and reluctant to smile or make your voice heard, it’s time to give thanks for cosmetic dentistry and find the treatment that’s right for your smile goals.
You may not be able to control the results of our election, but you can control the smile makeover you elect for yourself. At Premier Smile Center, patients choose from a comprehensive menu of cosmetic dentistry treatments and restorative dentistry procedures to get a healthy, beautiful smile that will last longer than any administration.
Porcelain veneers are not one-size-fits-all, nor is there only one type of veneer out there. When you know about and understand the many available options, this cosmetic dentistry treatment can seem far more do-able for patients who may have otherwise written off the idea of a smile makeover. Find out what porcelain veneers are right for your new smile.
School isn’t starting the same way for everyone this year, but whether you’re operating in person or online, your smile still matters. Whether you’re the teacher or student or parent, your smile still matters. Ultimately, how you feel about your teeth is how you feel about yourself – are you embarrassed or self-conscious? That will come through in your entire demeanor. The right cosmetic dentistry dental treatment will get you in the right frame of mind for a successful school year.
Fort Lauderdale is no stranger to warm, sunny weather, but there’s just something about the summer season that’s motivating and inspiring. If you’re ready to do a little self-improvement, one of the easiest places to start is with your smile. And one of the fastest and most effective ways to upgrade your look is with teeth whitening from your Fort Lauderdale dentist.
Invisalign changes lives. People who thought they would never have straight teeth because they refused to wear metal braces have discovered that a beautiful, aligned smile is still possible with Invisalign. This innovative cosmetic dentistry treatment is an amazing alternative to orthodontics that has patients falling in love with Invisalign.
1. The aligners are practically invisible.
One of the biggest factors that holds adults back from straightening their teeth is the thought of wearing metal brackets and wires. They can’t imagine sporting a brace-face at work or metal-mouth at a social event.
Invisalign aligners, however, are nearly invisible. No one will ever notice them on your teeth unless you point them out. Invisalign is incredibly slim, smooth, and fits snugly against your teeth so they don’t interrupt your talking or smiling.
2.Invisalign is removable.
Unlike orthodontics where the brackets and wires are attached to the teeth until treatment is over, Invisalign is removable. You must still wear Invisalign 20 to 22 hours a day, but the aligners are taken out for meals and cleanings. Being able to take a “break” from your braces for a few minutes every day is a major perk.
3. You can eat whatever you want.
Braces come with restrictions. Invisalign does too, but being told what you can and cannot eat is not one of them. You can still enjoy your favorite chewy, crunchy, or stringy foods. The only thing you must do is clean your teeth and aligners before joining them back together again after a meal or snack.
4. Treatment is efficient.
A round of metal braces typically takes about two years to complete. Invisalign can be finished, on average, in about a year. Some cases take a little longer, some are shorter. Ultimately, though, the amount of time you must invest in your Invisalign is significantly reduced when compared with regular braces.
Plus, you only see your dentist every six weeks or so for a progress check-up and to collect new aligners, unlike the monthly visits to an orthodontist.
5. You could drop a few pounds.
While no dentist would recommend Invisalign as a weight-loss solution, patients often find that they do lose a few pounds during this treatment. The aligners are in place for the majority of every day, and sometimes a snack may just not be worth the effort of removing Invisalign, so wearers choose to avoid whatever food is tempting them.
6. Your confidence will skyrocket.
If you’ve long been self-conscious about your crooked, gapped, or overlapping teeth, Invisalign will quickly deliver noticeable results. As your smile slowly but surely evens out, your confidence will increase right along with it. You’ll want to show off your teeth, in person and in selfies, and you’ll look great doing so.
You deserve to have the best smile you can. Find out if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign. Schedule a consultation with Fort Lauderdale dentist and Premier Invisalign provider Dr. Charmaine Johnson at the Premier Smile Center. And don’t forgot to discuss how professional teeth whitening can really boost your Invisalign smile makeover.
While a tooth with a dental crown does not require any special care, remember that simply because a tooth is crowned does not mean the tooth is protected from decay or gum disease. Therefore, continue to follow good oral hygiene practices, including brushing your teeth at least twice a day, flossing daily — especially around the crown area where the gum meets the tooth — and rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash at least once a day.
Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant; however, the bonding cement and your natural teeth are not. So when consuming foods or drinks that stain, you may notice your adjacent natural teeth start to look darker than your bright veneers, or maybe even the margins between your teeth look a little darker.
You want to avoid this problem by limiting the following and/or brushing and flossing right after consuming:
Coffee
Red wine / grape juice
Dark fruits
Tumeric / Curry
One way to minimize staining is by using a straw when drinking beverages that are more likely to stain your teeth. You will also want to floss or use a waterpik daily to clean between your teeth to avoid food staining at the margins.
Are you interested in getting porcelain veneers or are you thinking about a smile makeover, but you’re not sure where to start? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Johnson and find out which cosmetic dentistry treatment is right for you.