A beautiful smile can be a wonderful asset in the business world and on the social scene, but many people live with frustrating stains and wrinkles that can make it difficult for them to be proud of their grins. Thankfully, many dentists offer cosmetic dental procedures that can lift stubborn discoloration and smooth out the lines around the patient’s mouth. Here’s a quick look at a few excellent and noninvasive ways to improve your smile.
Teeth Whitening
Healthy human teeth are usually a slightly yellowish shade of off-white, but years of exposure to the acids, dyes, and pigments in many foods and beverages can leave them with stubborn stains that do not respond to conventional oral hygiene methods. Thankfully, professional teeth whitening treatments can lift frustrating stains and discoloration and brighten the hue of the teeth. Teeth whitening can take the form of a take-home kit that takes about two weeks or an in-office treatment that can be completed in about an hour, and the process is completely painless even without anesthesia.
BOTOX®
Many dentists are trained and equipped to provide BOTOX treatments designed to reduce the appearance of motion-related wrinkles such as many of the lines that form around the mouth. This treatment is remarkably safe, and the patient can receive retreatments as many times as necessary to maintain their results. In some cases, BOTOX can even be used to address jaw pain or nocturnal teeth grinding.
Excellent Oral Hygiene
If you’re looking for the best way to keep your teeth beautiful without invasive treatments, it doesn’t get any better than practicing excellent oral hygiene every day. A daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash will kill harmful oral bacteria and remove plaque, tartar, and food debris that can cause distracting stains or nasty cavities that can eventually lead to tooth loss. Proper hygiene habits will also keep your teeth white and your breath fresh for when you need to make excellent first impressions.
Don’t let frustrating dental defects make you anxious about your grin. Your dentist can help you understand how to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful.
About the Practice
Dental Associates of Delaware offers the finest oral healthcare in Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro,, and Ocean View. Led by Drs. Erik Bradley, Caterina Carafides, Richard S. D’Antonio, Christopher J. Tai, and Amanda M. Golshiri, the staff treats each patient with compassion, courtesy, and exemplary customer service. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. If you’d like to learn more about what cosmetic dentistry can do for you, contact the office online.