October is one of the most popular months of the year for couples to say “I do,” so whether you, yourself, are about to be a bride or groom, or just have friends fixing to tie the knot, it’s very likely there’s at least wedding on your upcoming schedule. If so, it’s not too late to get your smile looking its best before the big day. Modern cosmetic treatments offer a number of ways your dentist can help hide any imperfections with your smile, and get those pearly whites looking more dazzling just in time for those beautiful fall weddings.
What a Dentist Can Do to Enhance Your Smile
Whether it’s just a bit dingy, from years of coffee drinking, or there are serious spacing issues causing your smile to look uneven, a cosmetic dentist can help improve the appearance of your smile.
- Professional teeth whitening remains one of the most popular forms of treatment. It can drastically reduce staining and improve your teeth’s brilliance as well. In as little as two weeks a custom-fit whitening tray set, combined with powerful whitening agents, can lighten many patients’ teeth by as many as ten shades, providing far more reliable and dramatic results than many over-the-counter whitening alternatives.
- Porcelain veneers are one of the most substantial ways to correct smile concerns, such as jagged edges, permanent staining, gaps between teeth or disproportionally small teeth. Because they’re custom-crafted from chip and stain-resistant dental porcelain, veneers can create a seamless and beautiful enhancement to your smile’s natural beauty, and the results can last more than a decade with great dental care.
- For patients looking for fast results, it doesn’t get better than tooth bonding and contouring. These are minimally invasive procedures performed in as little as an hour, which can help to even out the size and shape of teeth. Bonding involves applying and then sculpting a composite resin onto the teeth to create a more symmetrical smile, while contouring involves gently filing away portions of the teeth that are too large, jagged or partially overlapped.
Your cosmetic dentist can help determine which treatment is right for you, given your budget and time constraints, and may even recommend a combination of treatments for maximum effect.