Never Take Your Healthy Teeth for Granted

When you're confident in your smile, it shows. When you're not, however, you may struggle with self-esteem issues and try to hide your smile from the world.

Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry has evolved far enough that everybody can have a stunning smile. It's just a matter of having the right procedure or procedures done. There are numerous different ways to use cosmetic dentistry to get the smile you've always wanted, but here are some of the ones that can give you the quickest results.

1. Use Teeth Bleaching to Get a Brighter, Whiter Smile

This has become a very popular dental procedure, largely because it can remove years of discoloration from your teeth -- literally overnight. It's also virtually hassle-free and painless for most people. 

Teeth whitening involves using bleaching agents on the outside of your teeth to lift away stains that have sunk into the enamel from coffee, tea, dark sodas, fruit, and other consumables. 

2. Try Gum Contouring to Redefine Your Smile

Do you feel like you show more gum than teeth when you smile? Is your gum line just distractingly uneven or long? Gum contouring could be a game-changer for you and your smile. 

Gum contouring is a type of periodontal surgery and is generally done under a local anesthetic, so the process itself is painless, but you may experience some discomfort during healing. However, the results can give you the toothy smile that you've always wanted -- and they're permanent.

3. Try Dental Bonding for Small Repairs

Do you have one tooth that's still perfectly healthy but discolored when compared to the rest of your teeth? Do you have a tiny chip in one of your front teeth from a childhood accident? Is there an unsightly gap that bothers you between some of your teeth? Dental bonding might be the answer.

Dental bonding uses a composite resin to "clean up" small imperfections in your teeth, quickly, affordably, and painlessly. While not intended to last a lifetime, the resin used in dental bonding is very durable and can last for several years, which may give you time to decide if you want to redo the bonding or try another technique.

Whether you just want to remove the stains from your teeth and take years off your appearance or you want to achieve the perfect smile of your dreams, your local cosmetic dentist clinic can help you explore your options and find what works for you.