An ideal cosmetic treatment plan takes into account the many factors that can affect your appearance, such as which teeth in your smile need care, chosen dental prosthetics, and shade-matching for uniformity.
If you’re looking for comprehensive dental care to improve your smile:
Consider Teeth Whitening First
Dental prosthetics, such as crowns and veneers, cannot be whitened with dental bleach. If you’re planning to have restorations placed on teeth affected by decay, you’ll enjoy brilliant results if you whiten your smile first. When natural, healthy teeth are lightened to the desired shade, your new prosthetics can be fabricated to match the brighter hue. When completely restored, your smile will be bright, white, and healthy.
Choose Materials Strategically
Highly visible teeth in the front of your smile deserve the most cosmetic attention. Materials used to create veneers, bridges, and crowns placed in your smile line should possess the light reflecting qualities of real dental enamel. While zirconia is exceptionally strong and can be used to create restorations in the back of the smile, e.max® often provides best results for aesthetics, making it hard to tell the restoration apart from the rest of your smile. When your dentist provides information on which teeth will be treated as a part of your care plan, pick materials carefully with appearance and function in mind.
Discuss Extent of Damage with your Dentist
For many patients and dentists alike, being as conservative as possible is important. While a crown will restore minor cracks or chips, so will a dental veneer or composite bonding -- both of which require the removal of far less dental enamel. During the treatment planning process, talk to your dentist about the level of damage on affected teeth and how you can save as much of your natural teeth as possible. Carefully choosing appropriate restorations based on what will protect your oral health and meet your aesthetic needs is beneficial for every cosmetic treatment plan.
Visit Metrowest Family Dentistry for your best cosmetic dental treatment plan. We are committed to helping each and every patient see excellent results through a personalized approach to dental care. Ask us about your customized cosmetic dental strategy today!