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Most people have heard of the expression, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” While true, many people go through great lengths to give a great first impression from their clothing choices, hairstyles, and, most importantly, their smile. Since your smile is typically the first thing most people notice, it can give you confidence boost or cause you to smile with tight lips. So, to help you understand how cosmetic dentistry could help you make a better first impression, your cosmetic dentist in Okemos at Tenaglia Smiles shares below about the impact a smile makeover could make in your self-confidence.
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a process where a customized plan is developed that uses cosmetic dentistry to improve your smile. The treatments might focus on your teeth only, your gums, or on both to give you an overall healthier look. Treatments vary from patient to patient, but several options are available that will address your aesthetic concerns. While you may benefit from a single cosmetic treatment, other cases may require several or more procedures to address their smile goals. Some of the most popular treatments for a smile makeover are listed below and can be performed in our cosmetic dental office in East Lansing.
Professional Teeth Whitening
There are multiple teeth whitening products you can purchase over the counter in drugstores and supermarkets. However, those treatments provide temporary results and can sometimes cause damage to your gums. As one of the more affordable options to whiten your teeth, your dentist in Lansing can provide professional teeth whitening results in a shorter time frame, and the results will last longer than any other product you can purchase in stores.
Veneers
Repairing your smile can take a little more work than whitening your teeth. For example, if you have crooked, uneven, or gapped teeth, you may benefit from veneers. Crafted from thin shells of porcelain that look and feel like real tooth enamel, veneers are permanently bonded to the front surface of your teeth. Veneers can repair imperfections in no time, but if you prefer a more affordable option, speak with Dr. Tenaglia about dental bonding, which uses a composite resin to repair the flaws similarly as veneers, but at a lower cost.
Dental Crowns
Although veneers are a good choice for a smile makeover, sometimes dental crowns are needed to cover more than just the front surface of the tooth. Dental crowns are used to repair teeth with more extensive damage and therefore cover the whole tooth down to the gumline. When veneers are simply not an option, dental crowns add strength and stability to an otherwise damaged tooth.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
For years, amalgam has been the go-to treatment for fillings. You might even have some in your teeth. With the advancements in dental care, your cosmetic dentist in Lansing can easily match the color of your natural teeth and create a filling that blends with your natural smile. If you wish to keep your dental work hidden from others and not flash metal when you smile, then tooth-colored fillings could be a good choice for you.
Dental Implants
When you have missing teeth, a smile makeover may seem miles away. However, Tenaglia Smiles offers dental implants that are a permanent replacement that looks, feels, and acts like your normal teeth. Dental implants are created to last a lifetime if properly maintained with a regular regimen of brushing and flossing. Not everyone is a candidate for dental implants, however. The best way to know for sure is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Tenaglia. We also offer other tooth replacement options that may be suitable in certain cases.
Smile Makeover in Okemos, East Lansing, and Lansing
Making a good first impression is important in life, and when you have a Hollywood smile that boosts your self-confidence, it makes the first impression even better. In addition to your daily oral care routine, your Lansing dentist can help you improve your smile with a smile makeover. For questions or to set up an appointment to find out more information, feel free to call (517) 347-6733 or request an appointment online.