How to Get that Million Dollar Smile

A smile can surely brighten up anyone's day. It is a simple gesture that can make a big and positive difference in your life no matter what you do. A perfect smile can take you places and meet all the right people.

But there are certain things that can ruin a smile. It is sad to say that not all of us have been gifted with a perfect set of teeth. Some of us may have abnormal teeth spacing and other teeth deformities brought about by our genes, some of us may have been involved in some kind of accident that have caused teeth abnormalities and some of us have just worn out our enamels due to smoking, eating, drinking and aging which is the most inevitable.

Thanks to technology when it comes to the field of dentistry. This field has progressed from simply bringing about oral hygiene and treatment of oral diseases to the introduction of cosmetic dentistry. This particular field is mainly concerned on improving the appearance and texture of one's teeth. It is like the cosmetics that we use on our face to achieve skin perfection, while this type of cosmetic help us achieve the best treatment for the restoration of our pearly whites.

With the arrival of this breakthrough, gone are the days when we have to cover our mouth because of chipped, stained or abnormal teeth. There are certain procedures which is now available to have that million dollar smile.

The first is teeth whitening, which is the most common procedure used to brighten and whiten your smile. This is also called bleaching, wherein the stains and discolorations are gently removed. This procedure takes about 45 minutes when it is done by a dentist. You can opt for do-it-yourself whitening kits but this may take several hours to achieve results and is not as satisfying as the one done by your dentist. However, this process can cause temporary teeth sensitivity after every procedure. Teeth whitening results usually lasts for six months or more.

The second is the use of dental fillings. This procedure is used to treat decayed or damaged teeth. Nowadays, fillings are composed of material such as porcelain and other materials that closely resembles your natural teeth color, unlike before when gold and amalgam were used which treats the decay but appears as dark spots on your teeth. These light cure dental fillings usually last for three years.

The third procedure is bonding wherein a dental composite material is sculpted, shaped and polished to simply hide teeth cracks and chips.

The fourth procedure is dental veneer where porcelain and plastic laminates are bonded to worn out or damaged enamel. The effect is a natural and perfect smile. This type of procedure lasts up to 15 years with good and regular oral hygiene.

The last procedure is dental implants. These are composed of natural looking replacements for the worn out teeth and performs the same functions as that of the natural teeth. These implants create a more youthful and natural look. This procedure however can take a long time. Estimated length of time is usually 3 to 12 months depending on the healing phase of the patient.

With the following procedures offered by the world of cosmetic dentistry, we can now all have a reason to smile and have hope to having the perfect set of teeth.

Even the most subtle change in your teeth can have a dramatic impact on your well being. But remember that having a million dollar smile is not only composed of physical beauty when it comes to our teeth but the beauty that an honest smile can bring coming from the heart.