Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI
Ever hear the old saying that you never have a second chance to make a first impression? That initial meeting with someone, whether it is in your personal life or your professional life, can be crucial. One recent study found that more than two-thirds of those who responded identified the smile as the first physical feature they notice when meeting someone for the first time. How you feel about your smile can greatly influence your willingness to show it. If you perceive an aesthetic flaw in your smile, cosmetic dentistry can address the issue and transform the appearance of your smile. Today on the blog, we examine five ways that cosmetic dental procedures can help you make a better first impression.
Teeth whitening – Brightening your smile can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of your smile, which can lead to a major improvement in the first impression you make to others. Our professional whitening procedures produce longer-lasting results and, since Dr. Hartrick is supervising, you have a lower risk of experiencing heightened dental sensitivity.
Veneers – A skilled cosmetic dentist places veneers, which are thin shells of material, on the front of the teeth you want to treat to address a wide variety of aesthetic flaws. Hartrick Dentistry works with veneers made of dental porcelain, a beautiful, durable, stain-resistant material. Dental porcelain also has a light-reflecting quality similar to real tooth enamel.
Crowns – Maybe you have an individual tooth that has you feeling self-conscious about your smile. A dental crown replaces the entire exterior of a tooth that is badly damaged, differently sized or misshapen. A crown also can replace any existing dental restorations that are old or failing. Dr. Hartrick places a crown at the conclusion of either a root canal or a dental implant procedure.
Composite fillings – If you have an older dental filling, it is probably silverish in appearance and made of amalgam. These amalgam fillings appear as dark spots in the mouth. They also can expand and contract in reaction to the normal temperature changes in the mouth when you eat and drink. Hartrick Dentistry offers fillings made of a tooth-colored composite material, which can be customized to match the other healthy teeth in your mouth, thus allowing the filling to blend in with your smile.
Dental implants – Living with a lost permanent tooth leaves a gap in your smile that, among other things, can make you extremely self-conscious. An implant is the finest method of tooth replacement that currently is available in restorative dentistry. No other tooth replacement option looks, feels and functions more than the real thing. The key component of an implant is the implant screw itself. This durable metal screw is inserted into the jawbone, providing the stimulation to the supporting bone structure that previously came from the missing tooth root.
Cosmetic dentistry in Royal Oak and Birmingham in Michigan
Now that you have learned about how cosmetic dentistry can improve your first impression, are you ready to learn more? Then schedule a consultation with Dr. Nancy Hartrick today. At this meeting, you can discuss your aesthetic goals, while she reviews your current oral health and past dental history to identify if you are a good candidate for the cosmetic dental work that you desire. To schedule your appointment, call (248) 549-0950.