With the summer heat finally here and life happening at a slower pace, now is the perfect time to take a step back and focus on yourself for a change. Take a vacation, chill by the pool, or just curl up on the couch and stream that show you’ve been meaning to watch with the AC blasting.
But if you’re not the type to rest on your laurels, there’s still plenty you can do to practice a little self-love during these sweltering months. Summertime is the perfect time for cosmetic dentistry. If you’ve been hoping to improve your smile but have been too busy, there’s no time like the present. Here are three cool treatments to help you beat the heat this season!
Veneers
Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up one day and magically have perfectly shaped, beautiful white teeth again? While it may not be that simple to get your youthful smile back, veneers certainly make the process a lot easier. Veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit onto your teeth to make them appear whiter and brighter. They can even cover uneven edges and make minor changes to the shape of the tooth.
While they don’t magically appear overnight, they can usually be applied in about two appointments: one to remove a tiny layer of enamel and create a custom mold, and another to attach them. The whole process is usually painless and requires no recovery time. They can last up to 20 years with proper care, and in addition to making your teeth look whiter they resist stains, so provided you don’t smoke and limit your intake of staining foods, you’ll keep that luminous glow going for the life of your veneers.
Metal Free Crowns
Do you have old school metal dental crowns or fillings that are visible when you open your mouth? These darkly colored restorations serve an important purpose, but they can sometimes take away from your beautiful smile. Thankfully, when it comes to crowns and fillings, there’s a new kid in town: tooth-colored composite resin. Restorations with these materials are made to match your natural tooth shade and blend seamlessly into your smile. Nobody will know you’ve had repairs done, and the materials used feel so much like your natural tooth enamel you might even forget you have them, too!
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Do you have minor chips or cracks on your teeth? Are you looking to close gaps without having to invest in orthodontics? Do you have visible stains you’d like to erase? Cosmetic dental bonding could be the solution. This procedure is more affordable than veneers but can achieve some of the same goals. It works like this: your dentist uses a tooth-colored material that can be sculpted onto the tooth to repair minor damage, cover stains, and even fill in gaps between teeth. It is completely painless, requires no downtime, and can often be done in just one appointment.
This summer, take advantage of all that free time and take a moment to invest in yourself with the help of cosmetic dentistry. With so many options for improving your smile, you’re sure to cause a heat wave of your own!
About Dr. Lewis
Dr. Lewis became fascinated by dentistry following a serious car accident when she was just eight years old that left her with a broken jaw. As a result, she underwent several surgeries and spent a great deal of time in the dentist’s office, where she learned to appreciate both the science of dentistry and the positive impact a caring and compassionate dentist has on helping to improve your oral and overall health.
Today, Dr. Lewis is proud to offer her patients everything from general exams to cosmetic procedures like veneers, bonding, and metal-free restorations, and she’s a proud member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
To schedule a cosmetic dentistry appointment at Allen Smile Design, please visit our website or call us at 972-954-9728.