How important is your smile?

Poor Self-Image Can Result in Low Self-Esteem.  Though we all know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, we also know that appearances do matter. Studies have shown that a person's appearance can have a strong effect on their social and career success by influencing how others perceive them. The appearance of the teeth can have a dramatic effect on someone's attractiveness, both in how they appear to others and on their own self-image and self-esteem. The appearance of the teeth is one of the most important contributors to facial beauty. I'm not just saying that because I'm a dentist - your face is what people look at when you talk to them, and we've all seen beautiful people who become distinctly less beautiful when they smile and reveal their less-than-perfect teeth. However, teeth are often overlooked when someone is looking to improve their appearance. A person with low self-esteem connected to their facial appearance can often be greatly helped by cosmetic dental procedures. Remember - it's not just about making someone's teeth look better, it's also about making them more confident in their overall appearance. Nothing looks as good as confidence! Dental makeovers have become more common, less invasive, and more effective in correcting deformities and cosmetic dental problems. The effect of these procedures can be nothing short of dramatic both in terms of appearance and also in terms of improving self-image and self-confidence. Ugly teeth are no longer a matter of fate; they are now becoming a matter of choice. 

What is cosmetic dentistry?

Greetings ! Could Cosmetic Dentistry Change Your Life? What's in a smile? More than you realize! Your pearly whites (or not-so-pearly whites) allow you to express your emotions, whether revealed in a smile or flashed in a laugh. Your teeth are an important element of your appearance, and of your self-image too. If you find yourself, subconsciously or otherwise, covering your mouth when you laugh or returning a big warm grin with a close-lipped smile, chances are you are a candidate for cosmetic dentistry. The latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry could give you a brand new movie star smile (Julia Roberts, eat your heart out). Cosmetic dentistry also allows you to correct minor imperfections. So, whether you  are going for a complete overhaul or a little touch-up, there is a cosmetic solution for you. Here are a few of the services we provide:

- Whitening: Whether through home bleaching or chair-side, whitening can remove years of stains, giving you a brighter and more youthful smile.

- Caps and Crowns: Caps and crowns are artificial teeth that fit over your natural teeth, correcting chips, cracks or discoloration.

- Veneers: Dental veneers are thin layers of porcelain or a composite that go over your natural teeth. Often providing the most dramatic change of all these cosmetic options, veneers can correct discolored, misplaced, irregular, chipped or cracked teeth easily.

- Invisalign: The days of clunky metal braces are over. These removable clear trays fit over your teeth, moving them into proper position.