How to Protect Your Teeth

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How to Protect Your Teeth

My kids are involved in several different sports, including some that are known for being a bit rough, like hockey and football. I worry about them being injured, but I don’t want to curb their athletic spirit. So I take steps to make certain that they’re as protected as possible. That means protecting their teeth, too. My children’s dentist told me that the best way to protect their teeth was to use custom mouth guards that would keep their teeth safe even in the event of a blow to the mouth. I started this blog to talk about different ways to protect teeth – from mouth guards and dental devices you wear while you sleep, to plain old brushing and flossing. There are many ways to protect your teeth depending on your needs. Find out which one is right for you.

Have An Appointment With A Cosmetic Dentist? 3 Ways They Can Help You With Your Teeth

If you have an appointment with a cosmetic dentist, they can help you with different types of tooth problems. Below are three of these ways so you can be sure to ask your cosmetic dentist about them.

Whiten Teeth

You can get your teeth whitened in your dentist's office. If you want to whiten your own teeth, your dentist can also give you a whitening kit to take home with you that will work just as well as the in-office whitening.

While you are at your cosmetic dentist appointment, this type of dentist can also offer tooth whitening services. This will save you a lot of time as you will not have to make a second appointment with your dentist but instead have the procedure done while you are already at the cosmetic dentist appointment. A cosmetic dentist will likely use the same procedure as your regular dentist does to whiten your teeth.

Dental Veneers

If your teeth are too stained to whiten properly, or if you have teeth that are crooked or cracked, the cosmetic dentist can instead offer to put dental veneers on your teeth. Dental veneers are made of porcelain. The cosmetic dentist puts a very thin layer of this porcelain over the affected tooth or teeth. Dental veneers can also be used to fill in small gaps that you may have in your teeth. In most cases, this procedure is done in one day and the veneer will last you for many years. Once the pasted porcelain dries completely, you simply brush and floss your teeth as you normally do.

Orthodontic

If you have crooked teeth, you can see an orthodontist to have them straightened. Your cosmetic dentist can also provide this service to you. The cosmetic dentist would probably suggest clear aligners. With clear aligners, you would place the braces over your teeth on your own. You can easily remove these braces and put them back in. They are clear enough that most people will not notice them at all. If your teeth are very crooked, the cosmetic dentist will likely suggest wire braces and refer you to an orthodontist instead.

These are just a few services a cosmetic dentist can offer you. Talk to the dentist that you have an appointment with to learn of other ways they can help you have a beautiful smile.

For more information on cosmetic dentist services, contact a cosmetic dentist near you.


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