Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

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Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Hi! My name is Addy Reed. I’m 57 years old and have been neglectful about going to the dentist. Last month was my first dentist visit in six years. I had always been diligent about twice a year cleanings and checkups, but time got away from me until one of my crowns came out. As we age, the dental work from years past tends to do that. When you neglect to visit the dentist on a regular basis, the list of things that need to be done may grow; at least this was my experience. I left the dentist office with an extensive list of things I needed to have done. The office staff was very kind. They are working with me to set up a plan. I’m going to share some ideas on how to tackle a dental treatment plan, keeping it affordable and not too overwhelming.

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Procedures That Can Improve The Appearance Of Your Smile

31 May 2022
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Cosmetic dentists can provide their patients with a wide range of effective treatment options that may help them to address the various concerns that they may have about their smiles. While these professionals can offer a full range of services to address common cosmetic dental issues, individuals can find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to repairing and restoring this part of their appearance. 

Deep Stain Removal

Deep stains are some of the more common and embarrassing issues that people will experience with their teeth. There are many foods, beverages, and habits that can contribute to a person's teeth becoming discolored as a result. Depending on the severity of the discoloration, home-based whitening kits may simply be unable to address these issues. For those with this level of staining, a cosmetic dentist may be able to use deep stain removal treatments to alleviate this problem. Laser whitening is one example of this type of solution that will be able to alleviate the deep stains that may have formed in a patient's smile. While laser whitening can be highly effective, some patients may need several treatments to get the quality of results that they are wanting.

Tooth Shaping

Tooth shaping is another cosmetic procedure that many people will want to undergo for their smiles. For example, a person that suffers a major chip in their tooth may need it to be restored to correct their smile and improve their speaking ability. Other individuals may experience this problem due to development issues that could have led to one or more teeth having an unusual shape. Regardless of the cause, tooth shaping may be able to restore the tooth to a natural shape and size. This process often involves the use of dental bonding agents that can be shaped.

Tooth Replacement

Unfortunately, there are some dental problems that may result in one or more teeth being lost. This can lead to noticeable gaps in a person's smile that may contribute to them feeling self-conscious when they are smiling or speaking. Tooth replacement options can be one solution for alleviating the problems that a missing tooth causes. Additionally, a missing tooth can create problems for the other teeth in your mouth as they may shift positions to close the gap that was created by the missing tooth. When replacing a missing tooth, patients will often be suitable for dental implant procedures. While some individuals may feel nervous about undergoing this procedure, it is one of the most reliable options for replacing a tooth that has been lost due to damage or disease.

For more information, contact a local cosmetic dentist.