The new year is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking of what your resolution will be. Maybe you want to shed a few extra pounds. Maybe you want to limit your time spent on social media. Maybe you want to become more confident in your appearance, but it’s hard since you have some problems with your pearly whites. Luckily, your cosmetic dentist in Columbia is well-equipped to solve that problem for you. Here are four different cosmetic procedures that can help you achieve a brand-new smile for 2020.
Porcelain Veneers
If you have teeth that are chipped, cracked, stained, or otherwise aesthetically imperfect, then you might be a good candidate for porcelain veneers. These super-thin pieces of dental porcelain are bonded to the front of the affected teeth to mask virtually any kind of smile flaws you may have. Not only do they improve the appearance of your teeth, but they can even prevent enamel erosion and keep your teeth stronger for years to come.
Dental Bonding
Perhaps you have chips or cracks in your smile, but you don’t want to invest in veneers. You have another, quicker option: dental bonding. Bonding entails your dentist in Columbia applying a tooth-colored composite resin material to your teeth to sculpt them into the perfect size, shape, and color. Your smile will look totally natural after just one appointment.
Six Month Smiles
If you have crooked teeth, it can be hard to feel confident in your smile. Traditional braces often take 24 to 36 months to straighten your teeth, which can be disheartening. That’s why Six Month Smiles is an option. The reason treatment takes so little time is because it focuses on aligning only the teeth that show when you smile. Most patients achieve perfectly straight smiles after just half a year, hence the name.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Have you tried over-the-counter teeth whitening kits, but they just didn’t brighten your smile the way you wanted? Unlike those cheap solutions, professional at-home whitening from your dentist is guaranteed to give you a dazzlingly bright smile. Your dentist will take impressions of your teeth to give you customized trays to wear with a bleaching gel that’s much more potent than anything you can find at the drugstore. Simply wear your trays for about half an hour each day, and you can expect to see beautifully white teeth smiling back at you in the mirror in just a couple of weeks.
Any one of these cosmetic treatments would be enough to give you an amazingly gorgeous smile and up your self-confidence in the new year. Contact your dentist today to schedule a consultation!
About the Author
Dr. Victor Beck, Jr. obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1973 from the University of Tennessee. He has been serving the Columbia, TN area for the past four decades now. He has a special passion for helping patients smile brighter with cosmetic dentistry, including all of the procedures mentioned above. If you are interested in getting a new smile for the new year, you can contact Dr. Beck at (931) 388-8452.