This summer while you’re out having fun, you definitely want to be sure that you have a bright and white smile for the whole world to see! Luckily, cosmetic dentistry offers many available treatments that can improve your smile just in time for your summertime shenanigans. Keep reading to learn more about three of these treatments offered by your dentist in Lincoln, and what each of them can do to give you an enhanced, gorgeous smile you’ll want to show off all summer long.
1. Teeth Whitening
If you feel like your smile is particularly yellow or dull, teeth whitening is probably going to be your first choice of treatment. This is an excellent option for those who are dissatisfied with the color of their teeth. Your dentist has access to special tools and whitening gels that are stronger than anything you can buy yourself; they’ll use these to polish and whiten your teeth in a matter of minutes, safely and effectively. These results are fully visible within a week or two and can last anywhere from six months to three years, depending on your oral hygiene. Your dentist can also send you home with a whitening kit that contains special trays and gels. Provided you follow the instructions, this kit can be used to achieve similar whitening results.
2. Direct Bonding
If you have small chips, cracks, or other minor imperfections in your teeth, direct bonding is an effective and conservative solution that can fix your teeth and restore your confidence! Your dentist applies a small amount of composite resin to your affected tooth, carefully molding and shaping it to cover up any visible imperfections. Afterwards, they’ll use a curing light to harden the substance and that’s it! This solution can last for up to ten years with good oral care, and you won’t feel or notice any difference in your tooth’s functionality.
3. Porcelain Veneers
You might feel like your smile needs a little more work than a paintjob or touching up. Sometimes multiple teeth are fractured and need attention, or there are obvious and problematic gaps in your smile. Other times, patients simply want straighter and whiter teeth across the board. Porcelain veneers can address all these things and more! Your dentist will bond thin sheets of porcelain to the outer surfaces of your teeth, giving them a near-perfect appearance. They can last between 10 – 20 years if you take care of them, too.
Between the longevity and usefulness of these treatments, you can give yourself a beautiful smile that lasts for the entire summer and beyond. Talk with your dentist if you’re curious about any of these cosmetic treatments; they can all provide you with impressive results.
About the Practice
South Ridge Dental serves the needs of patients in the Lincoln area under the leadership of Dr. Ryan Shaffer and his brother Dr. Steven Shaffer. Native Nebraskans themselves, both attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center for their dental doctorates and have several years of experience and expertise in a wide variety of fields, including cosmetic dentistry! To schedule a visit, please reach out online or by phone: (402) 423-1616.