Good dental hygiene is essential for maintaining healthy and clean teeth from childhood through old age. It also offers solutions to repair and replace damaged teeth, improving smiles and boosting confidence across all age groups. At Eriks Dental Group in Fort Lauderdale, we are proud to offer comprehensive cosmetic dentistry services for everyone.

Cosmetic dentistry needs can vary depending on a patient’s age and specific circumstances. Here’s a look at how cosmetic dentistry can benefit individuals at different stages of life.

Cosmetic Dentistry For Children

Children might need cosmetic dentistry to address issues affecting both health and appearance, often identified around age seven. These can include overbites or underbites, sometimes resulting from prolonged thumb sucking, are easier to correct in children due to their developing facial structures.

For the best results, children should wait until all of their adult teeth have come in before undergoing cosmetic prcedures, unless addressing a significant health issue.

Common cosmetic dentistry procedures for children include:

Braces And Other Appliances

Braces, esspecially Invisalign, help correct crooked teeth and eliminate gaps. The amount of time in braces varies, but is typically between 12 to 36 months. Clear braces are recommended for older children who can handle the responsibility of keeping them clean, and remembering to wear them consistently.

Custom-molded retainers can correct misaligned teeth and address damage from sports injuries or grinding.

Teeth Whitening

Effective teeth whitening treatments are available for older children who are self conscious about stained teeth. These treatments should only be applied by a dental professional and are not suitable for baby teeth.

Composite Bonding

This treatment repairs tooth trauma or decay using a resin that matches the tooth’s color.

Cosmetic Dentistry For Adults

While cosmetic procedures in children are mostly preventative, cosmetic dentistry for adults focuses on restorative. Good oral healthcare can help adults enjoy a healthly life with a confident smile. The most common procedures among adults include

• Dental bonding: This procedure repairs cracked or chipped teeth, restoring the original thickness and smoothness for a more symmetrical smile.
• Dental veneers: These custom-made shells cover damaged or stained teeth, giving them a natural appearance.
• Dental implants: This surgical procedure replaces missing or damaged teeth with metal posts, offering an alternative to dentures or bridges. Patients often prefer implants if their dentures don’t fit well and want something more permanent.

If you feel self-conscious about your smile, consult your dentist to determine the best cosmetic treatments for your health and lifestyle.

Cosmetic Dentistry For Seniors

You’re never too old to improve your smile. Seniors, who are more likely to lose teeth, make great candidates for cosmetic procedures like implants, dentures, or bridges, designed to look as natural.

Additional procedures that are common among seniors include the following:

• Stain Removal: Particularly after years of smoking
• Repairing Cracked or Damage Teeth: Restoring functionality and appearance.
• Gum Line Refinement: Ensuring a more even look.

Regardless of age, cosmetic treatments can address cavities, gum disease, and damaged enamel, contributing to the longevity and effectiveness of dental health.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Eriks Dental Group has helped many in the Fort Lauderdale community feel confident about their smiles. Whether young, old, or somewhere in between, there is a cosmetic procedure that is right for you.

Learn more about our dental services and schedule your appointment by calling 954-463-5051 or request an appointment online.