All About Cosmetic Dentistry At Michelle B. Deutch's
Smiling with confidence makes you feel great. A beautiful smile is also an important social and professional asset. Yet there are many people who avoid showing their teeth in public or in photographs because they don't like what they see. If that describes you, then why not start the process of getting the smile you've always wanted with a smile makeover?
A smile makeover goes beyond simply responding to dental problems as they arise. It's a comprehensive smile-rejuvenation plan that's uniquely suited to your own facial features and aesthetic preferences. The results can be quite dramatic — both in terms of how your will look and how you will feel. These are the major steps involved:
Take a look. The makeover process is all about giving you the smile of your dreams. So take a good look at your smile and note what you like and don't like about it. Some questions you can ask yourself are:
- Are your teeth as white as you'd like them to be?
- Are any teeth chipped, cracked or worn?
- Does your smile have a gummy appearance?
- Do your teeth seem too large or small?
- Do you like the alignment and spacing of your teeth
- Are you self-conscious about crookedness or gaps?
Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder… and that's you! Some people want their smile to look “perfect” — and to them, that means completely straight, uniformly white teeth. Others like a slightly more natural look, and are not displeased by slight gaps or shade variations. There are lots of decisions to make, but don't worry — Dr. Deutch is skilled at helping you sort it all out!
Share your thoughts. Communication is an extremely important part of the smile makeover process. At the first makeover consultation, it helps if you describe what you would like to change in as much detail as possible. Bring along pictures of smiles you like, or of how your own smile used to look. Your makeover dentist will have some thoughts to share with you as well because dentists are trained to look at smiles in terms of facial balance. In other words, a dentist will look not only at how the elements of a smile (teeth, lips and gums) relate to each other, but also how they blend in with the face as a whole.
Make a plan. An important part of planning a smile makeover is a comprehensive dental exam. Cosmetic dentistry offers an amazing array of lifelike tooth restorations and treatments; but first, any conditions in your mouth that may jeopardize a good result must be taken care of. If your teeth are discolored, for example, the reason must be determined. You may have an underlying dental disease that needs to be treated before whitening your teeth; otherwise, the whitening may not last. Likewise, if you often drink red wine or other beverages that stain, you might do better with porcelain veneers than bleaching treatments.
Try it out. A smile makeover is an investment that is meant to last. That's why many of the procedures performed are irreversible. So if you are contemplating some changes, it's a great idea to try them out before you fully commit to them. There are several ways to preview thefinal results: we can have our lab do a wax up of your future teeth on a study model, or place temporary restorations on your teeth so you can see and feel like what it will feel and look like. This also allows a fine-tuning of the makeover plan.
A “trial smile” is a great way to eliminate unknowns in the makeover process. But when it's all done, there's still one thing you may not be prepared for: how great it feels to flash your new smile to the world!
A bright smile benefits more than your health. While oral health is really important, your self-confidence is, too, and it falters if your teeth and gums are less than attractive. Over the past 30 years, cosmetic dentistry techniques have advanced so much that if you can dream a new smile, you can have it! Why not consult an expert in cosmetic dentistry in Overland Park, Dr. Michelle Deutch? She and her dedicated team of professionals make those smile goals happen, using a wide range of aesthetic services individualized to each patient.
Your ideal smile
It's closer than you may think. Your cosmetic dentist in Overland Park has carefully studied the elements which combine to make a smile confident and great-looking. For instance, tooth color is the first thing most people would like to change about their smiles, says the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Next comes remaking flaws such as gaps and chips that are noticeable right in the smile zone--those teeth that show immediately when you laugh or grin. Then, there's dental alignment. Crooked teeth, protruding front teeth, rotated and tipped teeth can ruin your appearance, and of course, some people are self-conscious about their gummy smiles.
So a question Dr. Deutch would ask you in your cosmetic dentistry consultation is,"What's your idea of the perfect smile?" Then, together you and your dentist can arrive at a workable treatment plan which achieves your goals.
Offered cosmetic treatments
Professional teeth whitening Efficient and effective, in-office and at-home teeth whitening changes stained tooth color by several shades, producing dramatically brighter smiles. Dr. Deutch will examine your gums and teeth to decide if whitening is right for your smile. If it is, you'll discuss your options of 20-minute Sinsational Smile, Nite White, Day White and Zoom! Whitening. All employ concentrated peroxide bleaching agents which lift stains out of tooth enamel.
Porcelain veneers Tooth-shaped shells of high-quality porcelain mask the front of teeth which have defects such as hairline cracks, odd shape, small gaps, overlapping and chips. Veneers also improve the appearance of teeth which are so deeply stained from tobacco, medicines or other factors that they do not respond to teeth whitening.
Snap-on Smiles This custom-made prosthetic covers an entire arch of teeth. Removable and non-invasive, a Snap-on Smile appliance instantly changes tooth color, shape and alignment.
Invisalign clear aligners They're an invisible alternative to conventional ceramic or metal braces, re-aligning crooked smiles in about one-third less time. Fully removable for meals and oral hygiene, customized Invisalign aligners come in pairs which are changed out over the course of your individualized treatment plan.
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Come talk to Dr. Michelle Deutch in Overland Park, KS. Her cosmetic dentistry skills can totally transform your appearance and self-image. Call the office today for an appointment: (913) 469-0085.
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