Cosmetic Touch-Ups That Will Dramatically Enhance Your Smile

Many people avoid the dentist because of fear, but with all of the advancements in dental treatments, there really isn't anything to be afraid of. This is especially true if you only need a few maintenance touch-ups with your teeth. The following cosmetic dentistry options will not only enhance your smile, they won't take long, won't cost much, and will require little or no anesthesia:

Replace Your Unsightly Fillings with Composite Fillings

A composite filling is a more naturally-looking filling that will have a similar color to your tooth. A really good cosmetic dentist can match your tooth color with the right filling color, and he or she will be able to replace your silver, mercury based fillings. If you've had several silver fillings in the past, they can standout when you smile, and they look less attractive. The plastic, composite filling is just as durable as the silver, and no one will have to know you've had cavities once you have them in your mouth. As long as there is no decay beneath your old fillings, they can be replaced in a single visit. Composite fillings are also used for these other cosmetic reasons:

• Bridging broken or split teeth
• Filling in small cracks in teeth
• Covering discolored parts of a tooth

Get a Straighter, Bigger Smile with Bonding

Similar to composite fillings, bonding can fix unsightly problems quickly. If you can't afford to fix problems with small, spaced, or broken teeth with veneers or crowns, your cosmetic dentist may suggest bonding. Bonding is done with dental resin that attaches to your tooth. When the bonding is applied and put under intense heat, it looks similar to a composite filling, and it can be shaped and formed using regular dental tools. It's most commonly used to extend two teeth to be closer together when there is a large gap. It's also used to make teeth bigger, particularly front teeth that are small and crooked. With bonding, several teeth can be worked on within a regular hour-long appointment, and it's a fraction of the cost of veneers or crowns.

Have Your Teeth Brightened Fast with LED Lighting

LED lights have been around for a while, but they are being more commonly used in dentistry. In particular, dentists can speed up the bleaching process by directing an LED bleaching light on teeth that have professional-grade bleach on them. Rather than having to spend an hour in the bleaching chair, you can have your teeth brightened several shades in a matter of minutes. The speed of this light-activated process far exceeds most other options.

By using the above services to maintain your smile, you will have a great smile your whole life. If you need to prepare for an upcoming event and want to look your best, getting your smile fixed fast and cheap is possible with your local cosmetic dentist.

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