Learn How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Change Your Life

​​​Over the last decade, several studies have found that a bright smile can be mood-lifting, stress-reducing, and immune-boosting. This means that when you feel happy with your smile, you will likely be happier overall. Dentistry has and continues to evolve, and cosmetic dentistry can help individuals achieve a life-changing smile. In this article, our dental team will discuss cosmetic dentistry and how it can change your life. ​​​​​​

What Is Cosmetic Dentistry? ​​​​​​

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on ehhancing the aesthetics and appearance of your smile, while also contributing to a healthier mouth. Common cosmetic dentistry procedures include:

• Veneers
• Dental Implants​​​​​​
• Teeth Whitening
• Invisalign Treatments

​​​​​​What Is The Difference Between Cosmetic Dentistry & General Dentistry​​​​​​

Your general dentist typically provides primary care, including preventative treatments like fillings, crowns, and teeth cleanings. ​​​​​

These dental treatments aim to restore oral health, functionality, and appearance. In contrast, cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearnace of your teeth and gums, though it also contributes to better oral health. ​​​​​​

Who Can Benefit From Cosmetic Dentistry? ​​​​​​

Cosmetic dentistry can be beneficial to those with: ​​​​​

• Misshapen teeth.
• Small gaps between teeth.
• Misaligned teeth.
• Cracked or chipped teeth.
• Tooth staining or discoloration.

A consultation with a cosmetic dentist can help determine the best procedures to enhance your smile.

How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Change Your Life? ​​​​​​

Cosmetic dentistry can have a profound impact on your life in several ways: ​​​​​​

Improves The Function Of Your Teeth​​​​​​

Taking a moment to enjoy your favorite snacks and foods is one of the simple pleasures in life. However, enjoying your favorite foods can be difficult when chewing is painful. ​​​​​​

Fortunately, procedures like dental implants and composite bonding can restore functionality, alleviate discomfort, and enhance the appearance of your teeth.​​​​​​

Boosts Your Confidence​​​​​​

Low self-esteem and a lack of confidence are often linked to poor dental health. Cosmetic dentistry can give you the smile of your dreams, significantly boosting your confidence and self-esteem. ​​​​

Improves Your Oral Health ​​​​​​

While cosmetic dentistry’s primary benefit is improving the feel and look of your teeth, the benefits don’t stop there. ​​​​​Cosmetic procedures, such as dental implants and composite bonding, can help prevent decay and bad breath by addressing chips, gaps, and misalignments that trap food particles and harbor bacteria.​​​​​​

Enhances The Appearance of Your Teeth​​​​​​

From reshaping and replacing missing teeth to straightening and whitening, cosmetic dentistry procedures can provide a beautiful natural natural-looking smile. ​​​​​​

Improves Speech​​​​​​

​​​​​​Issues like gaps and misalignment can affect speech. Cosmetic dentistry can correct these, leading to clearer, more confident communication.

Encourages You To Smile More​​​​​​

Feeling self-conscious about your teeth can make you hesitant to smile. Cosmetic dentistry can reduce anxiety, making you more comfortable and happier to smile.

Types Of Cosmetic Dentistry? ​​​​​​

Here are some common cosmetic dental procedures: ​​​​​

• Dental implants: These are often used to replace missing teeth, improve a smile, and restore tooth crowns and roots, providing permanent durability, stability, and improved chewing and biting capability.
• Clear aligners (Invisalign) and traditional braces: These treatments not only enhance the aesthetics of your smile by straightening teeth but also improve bite alignment, promoting better oral hygiene.
• Dental crowns: Crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed over the teeth to restore their appearance, strength, and functionality. They are designed to reinforce weak teeth, prevent further decay or damage, and restore proper chewing and biting.
• Dental bonding: This procedure involves applying a tooth-colored resin to to repair minor imperfections like cracks or chips, restoring the tooth’s functionality and appearance.
• Dental veneers: Veneers are bonded to the front surface of the teeth, improving their appearance and correcting minor alignment issues, enhancing the overall symmetry and shape of your smile.

Eriks Dental Group, Fort Lauderdale – Your Local Cosmetic Dental Team​​​​​​

If you’re considering improving your smile and oral health, schedule a dental evaluation with our team at Eriks Dental Group, Fort Lauderdale. ​​​​​​

During your assessment, we will take x-rays, and photos, and conduct a thorough examination to understand your dental health and goals. Based on our findings, we’ll create a customized treatment plan that aligns with your needs, schedule, and budget.

Contact us today to start your journey towards the smile you’ve always wanted. ​​​​​