Some people escape the world through books and movies, while others escape through the internet or watching sports. You prefer to get out and actually play sports. Work is stressful and can be full of loud noises as it is, so you prefer one of the more laid back athletic pursuits: golf. There are not many sports where you can go at your own pace and still win. Half the appeal is that you really are on your own schedule. You see a number of people doing the same thing, and you immediately feel camaraderie with them. Whether you’re having a really good or really bad game, you’ll probably get to talk with them a bit. This makes you more anxious than a strong headwind, mostly because you feel your smile is lacking. Many people do business on this course, so they’re immaculate from head to toe. You just want to relax, but your eyes are always drawn to their inevitably sparkling white teeth. How did they get them so bright? The cosmetic dentist in Deer Park has the answers.
Cosmetic Dentistry: Enhance Your Smile
General upkeep through brushing and flossing can do wonders for maintaining your teeth. They are some of the most basic ways to keep your smile shining. They can only do so much, however. Brushing can only get your teeth so white (and this includes toothpastes specifically marketed as whitening), and they do nothing to fix broken or cracked teeth. These are cases where cosmetic dentistry can help bridge the gap between health and aesthetics. A couple of standard ways to improve your smile are:
- Teeth Whitening
- Porcelain Veneers
Teeth Whitening: Take Years Off of Your Smile
The average person in the US drinks 3 cups of coffee a day. While this is a boon for coffee houses around the country, it can be quite damaging to your teeth. Other things such as wine, tobacco use, or age can also make your smile duller in appearance. White teeth are one of the strongest social identifiers in our society. People associate a host of positive personality traits simply on a person having white teeth. You can have your teeth whitened at Deep Park Family Dentistry to help bring your smile to an incredible shine. You can have them whitened in-office with our laser whitening system. This is performed by applying a highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide gel to your teeth and then activating it using a specialized laser. The heat created by the laser causes the gel to start breaking down the stains rapidly. The whole procedure is painless and lasts only an hour. Your other option is to use one of our take-home kits, which gradually whitens your teeth over the course of two weeks with the use of customized trays. This option is ideal for the person with a little more time, and who also wants to whiten their teeth in the comfort of their own home. Both procedures bring about dramatic results, and can be easily maintained through standard brushing and flossing.
Porcelain Veneers: Reboot Your Smile
Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells that are fitted to the front of your teeth to enhance the appearance of their color, shape, and alignment. The whole process can be accomplished in as little as two visits. First, a slight portion of your natural enamel will need to be removed in order to make room for the veneers. Upon the next visit, one of our doctors will firmly bond them to your teeth using a liquid resin. Afterwards, they can function just like normal teeth. The porcelain material is extremely resilient and stain-proof, so results can last many years with consistent oral hygiene.
Which One Should I Choose?
The first step is to make an appointment with Deer Park Family Dentistry so we can examine your teeth. From there, it can be decided which cosmetic dentistry service is best for you. Don’t wait, if you are looking to improve your smile today, please give us a call!