A Smile Makeover Can Improve Discolored Teeth

Dental staining can go away with a smile makeover. Your teeth are among the first things people see. That is why correcting any blemish is important. The correct treatments can rejuvenate your teeth. If you want to know how a smile makeover can brighten your discolored teeth, here are the details.

Dental crown

Regular in-office teeth-whitening treatments cannot correct deep staining. The most optimal way to correct this level of staining is to cover the affected tooth. This restoration can cover the entire exposed tooth. The dentist will need to prepare the tooth by shaving off some of the healthy tooth structures. This will allow the crown to fit over the tooth.

The dentist will clean the tooth well and even treat any cavities if there are any. Then, the dentist will take an impression of the treated tooth. Traditional dental crowns will take about two weeks to fabricate. The patient will wear a temporary crown while waiting for the permanent one. Some clinics can produce a crown with 3D technology. This would only take one dental appointment.

Dental bonding

This smile makeover option can cover any blemish, staining, or discoloration in one dental visit. Choosing the right shade of composite resin will happen first. The dentist will roughen the surface of the tooth with an etching gel or solution. This will make the bonding material stick to the tooth better.

The dentist will then mold the composite resin over the tooth. Exposing the bonding material with a curing light will harden it. Shaping and polishing the tooth will come next. Regular dental checks will make repairs easier if the patient needs them.

Teeth-whitening treatment

Many over-the-counter teeth-whitening treatments are available on the market. Even so, the results are not that optimal. In-office teeth-whitening treatments are more effective. It only takes about an hour to get the level of white the patient prefers.

This smile makeover uses stronger teeth-bleaching agents than those found in store-bought teeth-whitening kits. The dentist can whiten a patient’s teeth eight shades whiter. Dentists often avoid going more than three shades whiter than the whites of the person’s eyes. Too much whitening will look unnatural. In-office teeth-whitening treatments cannot correct stains from tooth decay, tetracycline antibiotics, and over-exposure to fluoride.

Dental veneers

Many want to get this smile makeover treatment. This is a permanent and durable way to whiten teeth. It can also remove discoloration and staining by covering them. Each shell is custom-fit. The dentist will make sure the whiteness is close to the color of the patient’s tooth. This treatment can only cover the front of the tooth.

The dentist will shave off a thin layer of the enamel from each tooth. This will roughen the front surface of the tooth. The dentist will then cement each shell to the discolored teeth. A curing light will harden and keep the shells in place.

Getting a smile makeover will cover any stain or discoloration on your teeth

Dental staining is a common problem. This results from your diet and lifestyle choices. Having a smile makeover can cover the stains and any level of discoloration on your teeth. In-office teeth-whitening treatments can remove most of the severe stains. Deep stains need a more effective teeth-whitening treatment. Discussing the available smile makeover treatments with your dentist will help determine the right one for your needs.

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