subject: The Cosmetic Dentist And What He Can Do For You [print this page] Would it be wrong to say Americans are increasingly obsessed with vanity? Probably not, but it's a culture change that doesn't seem to be reversible. What can you do but go along with it? When you've been raised by the media and by Hollywood films, you know what a good set of teeth should look like. Suddenly, your smile isn't so gorgeous as you might have thought. Maybe you start covering your mouth when someone introduces themselves. You purse your lips tightly together when a photographer is in the vicinity. If this sounds like you, a cosmetic dentist may be able to help.
Whitening
One of the most common problems people have when they look in the mirror is the color of their teeth. Maybe you're a smoker and years of tar and nicotine have yellowed the enamel. Perhaps coffee was the culprit, rather than cigarettes. Maybe it was all of those glasses of red wine you drank with dinner. Whatever the source of your staining, a good session with tooth whitening technology can turn back the clock. But why bother with a cosmetic dentist? Aren't there kits for sale at Wal-Mart that can do the same thing? Well, sort of. Try them out, if you like. You're going to get far better results from a professional, however.
Contouring
A cosmetic dentist, believe it or not, can contour both your teeth and your gums to provide you with the smile of your dreams. If you have uneven teeth, you may have always thought that braces were the answer to your problem. This is actually not the answer, however, unless you have other issues such as crookedness, crowding, or a misaligned bite. It will be far less intrusive and take much less time to simply shave off a bit of the enamel to even the teeth out. The same goes for your gumline. If you have a gummy smile, you can get the gumline contoured so that more of your teeth can shine through.
Sedation
Maybe you are reading this, thinking, "Well, that would be nice, but there's no way I'm going to voluntarily have dental work! I hate going even when I have to." You might be interested in sedation dentistry, something the cosmetic dentist in your area may offer. With sedation, the appointment is over before it begins...for you, anyway. No more worrying about the stress of sitting through an arduous procedure. You'll be too loopy to care. It has brought many patients back into the dental chair and it might be just what you need to relax for your appointmen
