Tips for Achieving a Natural-Looking Smile Makeover
Having a natural-looking smile is one of the best ways to improve your appearance and help you feel more confident going about your day. What a full smile makeover looks like, is different for everyone. For instance, you may only want to lighten your teeth a little. On the other hand, you may want to straighten them out or conduct thorough tooth repairs.
In this article, we’ll outline the top tips, tricks and treatment methods you can use to completely revitalise your smile.
For personalised advice, contact our team at Boroondara Family Dentist today.
1. Start Your Smile Journey Right
Starting your journey to a better smile the right way is the most important step you should take. Before you start looking at costly products and procedures you should first seek out a professional opinion.
A trained orthodontist or dentist has the knowledge needed to assess your teeth and determine the best course of action. They can create a treatment plan that helps you achieve your smile goals, no matter how big or small.
2. Healthy Habits
Healthy habits are just as important as a treatment plan. Ensuring that you are brushing your teeth regularly and flossing can go a long way to improving your teeth. Likewise, keeping up your good habits can help protect your teeth from further damage. It can also maintain any of the treatments you pursue and ensure your smile is as healthy as it is happy.
3. Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a simple, non-invasive procedure that can help make your teeth look bright and fresh. To whiten your teeth, your dentist will use a special gel, with concentrated bleach, rubbed over them. Most of these appointments can be completed in just under or over an hour.
This is a great option if your teeth are stained or your enamel is wearing away, which can make your teeth appear yellow.
4. Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are the next step up if you have damaged or discoloured teeth. These are usually small, custom-made shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth with dental cement. This keeps them in place permanently, ensuring they act as a kind of shield.
As the veneers are usually made of porcelain they can seamlessly cover tooth chips and support your tooth structure. They are also often resistant to staining, making it easier to maintain your smile.
5. Alignment Treatments
Whether you have gaps you dislike, crooked or even overlapping teeth, there are treatments available to correct them. Braces or clear aligners can both be used to correct the position of your teeth. They apply pressure, slowly moving your teeth into a new alignment over time.
While this may be a lengthy treatment, the results speak for themselves. Once your teeth have been straightened they will likely remain so permanently.
6. Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is similar to veneers in that it corrects the shape, size and colour of a tooth. Rather than attaching a cover, it uses a resin to correct faults such as chips and other damage. Further, it is often a more affordable treatment option when compared to veneers.
While it is semi-permanent, you may still need touch-ups every few years. If you only have very minor faults in your teeth, consider dental bonding to correct them.
7. Dental Implants
There are a number of reasons someone might lose a tooth. It is more common than you’d expect and can occur because of age, cavity build-up or injury. Dental implants are the best way to preserve your smile by replacing the tooth you now miss.
A dental implant is a replacement tooth that is surgically attached to your jawbone. Once complete, it should act as a normal tooth and, with the right care, can be permanent.
8. Gum Contouring
Gum contouring is another surgical treatment that can help to improve your smile. Much like everyone has unique teeth, they also have a unique gum line. This could mean your gums cover a lot of your teeth, making them seem smaller than they are. Or, that you have very, or uneven, gums showing off too much tooth.
Gum contouring is when your gums are reshaped to appear more natural or even. While this may only look like a slight adjustment, it can make a big difference to your overall appearance.
Smile With Confidence
Whether you need small tweaks or larger treatments, you can trust Boroondara Family Dentist to help you find your smile. With our experienced team, we can assess your teeth and help you achieve the natural smile makeover you’ve been waiting for. Reach out to us today and take your first step towards a more confident smile.
