Preventive dental care can help keep your teeth and gums healthy, but that does not necessarily mean that your smile will be blemish-free. If you have concerns about stains, misshapen teeth, or want a more uniform appearance, cosmetic treatments may be helpful. Your Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY, offers options from professional whitening to veneers to help you achieve your smile goals. Today, we are discussing the differences between each method.

A Way To Brighten Your Smile

For many people, their greatest visual concern is discoloration or dullness. This can happen over time due to genetics or external factors such as certain foods and beverages we consume. Stains on your pearly whites do not mean that you have poor oral health, but it can cause feelings of self-consciousness. To correct this, a professional whitening treatment can be done at home or in our office. If done in our office, a bleaching agent will be applied topically and stimulated with a light. You may be able to see vibrant results in as little as half an hour. We can also create a personalized kit to do on your own at home that can be done in about 10 days.

Correcting Blemishes And Uneven Teeth

If your teeth do not respond to a whitening treatment, it may be due to stains below your enamel. Unfortunately, the bleaching agent cannot reach this layer. Instead, alternative options like bonding or veneers may be recommended. Bonding is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that can address blemishes and misshapen dental structures. Composite resin is added to the troublesome areas to disguise them. This can help create the effect of an even and blemish-free smile. Porcelain veneers may be used to help patients with several esthetic concerns. With this method, porcelain tooth-shaped shells are added to the front of your tooth. These can correct stubborn discoloration and uneven teeth, leaving you with a symmetrical appearance.

Straighten Your Teeth Discreetly

Crooked and overcrowded teeth are another smile concern for many patients. This problem can affect your oral health as well as your appearance. While traditional braces can help correct this concern, it may not be the most desirable for teenage or adult patients. Invisalign can help align your pearly whites in a virtually invisible way using clear aligners. This method takes about the same amount of time as braces and offers the same results. Your smile will be straighter, and your oral health may be improved as well. If you are interested in this treatment, you will need a consultation with your dentist to determine if you are an eligible candidate.

Schedule Your Visit Today

Are you ready to improve the appearance of your smile? Call Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY, today at 307-672-7567 to schedule your appointment.