When you have stains on your enamel, professional whitening treatments and other products may be able to help erase these and leave you with a brighter smile. But what do you do if discoloration occurs below your enamel? The team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, offers bonding and contouring that can help conceal stubborn blemishes and improve the appearance of your smile.
Find Out The Cause Of Discoloration
There are several reasons why there may be stains on your pearly whites. In many cases, discoloration is caused by some of your favorite foods and beverages. For instance, if you are a daily coffee drinker, you may notice that your teeth become less vibrant over time because coffee can stain them. The good news is that a professional whitening treatment can often remove this discoloration and brighten your smile. Other blemishes may be caused by factors like injuries to your tooth, fluoride overuse, aging, and more. You may notice these have caused white spots or yellowish blemishes. These types of discoloration may not be able to be removed, but they can be concealed with other treatments.
Conceal Tricky Stains With Bonding
Tooth bonding may be used to help disguise stubborn blemishes. Composite resin is added to the areas you would like to conceal and is carefully bonded in place. This material is lifelike in color and makes your smile appear more even. This treatment can help with concerns like small cracks, discoloration, and small gaps between your teeth. Alternatively, porcelain veneers can be added to your teeth that can help improve your smile. This is slightly more invasive than bonding, but the results can last for many years. Before having these treatments done, you will need a consultation with your dentist to ensure that it is safe for your smile. If you are experiencing any oral health problems, you may need to have these restored before a cosmetic treatment can be done.
Reshape Your Smile With Contouring
Tooth bonding can help disguise stubborn blemishes, but what can be done about jagged or unevenly shaped dental structures? Cosmetic contouring can be done to gently reshape your teeth if they overlap or are unsymmetrical. Your dentist will gently remove a small amount of your tooth to reshape it. This process should not be painful, but sedation is available for patients if necessary. This treatment option is permanent as your enamel cannot grow back. Many patients enjoy the results of this method because it is a more conservative approach to smile improvements than porcelain veneers may be.
Learn More About These Treatments
Are you interested in these cosmetic services? Call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, today at (515) 965-0230 to learn more about your options or schedule an appointment.
