3 Minimally-Invasive Ways to Enhance Your Smile

Your smile is one of the first features that strangers will notice about you—and it’s also the first thing that your friends and family will notice, too! This means that you should want your teeth to always look and feel their best; fortunately, cosmetic dentistry can assist with this. But you might have doubts about committing to cosmetic dentistry, and you’d prefer to pledge to a treatment that is minimally invasive and not daunting in the slightest. Here are three possible ideas your trusted cosmetic dentist thinks you should consider.

#1. Teeth Whitening

If you’re a regular coffee drinker or an enjoyer of red wine, there’s a decent chance that you’ve experienced some minor degree of teeth staining—and if you haven’t been very diligent about maintaining your oral health in recent years, your smile might’ve become noticeably discolored. Luckily, teeth whitening is among the most accessible and least invasive of all cosmetic treatments. Using special equipment and high-quality whitening agents, your dentist can quickly and expertly brighten your teeth by several shades in one single visit. The treatment is speedy, safe, and comfortable; patients often don’t experience any negative side effects aside from minor, fleeting sensitivity.

#2. Dental Bonding

If you have unsightly issues or injuries affecting your teeth, such as chips or cracks, dental bonding is often considered the go-to solution. This treatment is particularly straightforward; a special type of composite resin is used to quickly mask any present aesthetic issues affecting any number of teeth. The resin is hardened with UV light and any final touchups are made before you’re sent on your way. As with teeth whitening, there’s little to no preparation of the teeth needed, no anesthesia required, and hardly any downtime!

#3. Invisalign

Invisalign has rocked the world of modern dentistry, and this popular alternative to traditional braces is notably convenient and remarkably non-invasive! The clear aligners are customized for your unique smile, and they’ll work to slowly rearrange any crooked or misaligned teeth into healthier positions. Compared to traditional orthodontics, they’re much more comfortable to wear and have the added benefit of being totally removable. Although patients normally must endure a brief period of adjustment whenever they advance to a new set of trays, this discomfort is fleeting and a small price to pay for the beautiful results.

About the Author

Dr. George T. Philip received his DMD from the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and has proudly practiced dentistry in his home state of Texas for nearly two decades! His practice in Sunnyvale is pleased to offer a wide range of services including various cosmetic treatments to help those with unsatisfactory smiles. If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to schedule a visit for you or a loved one, feel free to contact Dr. Philip through his practice’s website or over the phone for further information or assistance. Telephone: (972) 285-6144.