7 Unique Ways You Can Restore Your Smile

 

 By Lizzie Weakley 

 

Your smile is a unique part of you. It’s a way to share your joy with friends and loved ones. But not all smiles are created equal. Due to aging, an accident, or an unfortunate genetic condition, your smile may not be showing its full potential. The following is a list of seven unique ways to restore your smile.

 

 

1. Bridges

 

Bridges can be either fixed or implanted, and are mostly used for replacing missing or broken teeth. A fixed bridged typically is crafted from metals or porcelain, and is kept in place with surrounding teeth via bonding. In contrast, an implant is bonded directly to the jawbone and will act as an anchor for where a tooth root would have been.

 

 

2. Crowns

 

Crowns serve to improve a tooth’s appearance or strength, and are really just a simple covering. But it may assist a bridge to fit, help restore a tooth that is broken, or mask a yellow, crooked, or misshapen tooth.

 

 

3. Extractions

 

Extractions are normally done to prevent mouth decay from surrounding death or decaying teeth, or to make room for adult teeth to come in. Extractions can be done during a routine exam, but may require a special appointment, depending on the circumstances.

 

 

4. Fillings

 

Fillings are used to fill in missing, decaying, damaged, or worn teeth. The materials used to fill in these spots look natural, which helps your smile look authentic and unaltered.

 

 

5. Implants

 

Implants are another effective way to restore missing teeth. During an implantation procedure, a post of titanium metal is drilled directly into the jaw bone. Then a crown is attached to mimic the appearance of a natural tooth.

 

 

6. Orthodontics

 

Orthodontics involves uses braces and other devices to straighten teeth over time, giving you the beautiful smile you were meant to have. This traditionally involves wires, but there are wireless options, such as InvisiLine braces.

 

 

7. Veneers

 

Veneers are thin tooth-shaped overlays composed of porcelain that bond to the front of your natural teeth. According to Sierra Dental, when you bond veneers to the six prominent teeth in the front of your mouth, veneers help create beautiful, uniform smile. They can also be used to address issues involving individual teeth as well. Veneers are not permanent, but because they are custom-crafted in a dental lab, they are able to last many years with each patient.

 

Right now your smile may not be up to its full potential. Thanks to modern technology there are many ways to restore or smile to its former glory. Remember, a smile doesn’t just tell others you feel good, it also makes you feel good as well.

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