Many people think that cosmetic dentistry is a luxury or an extra. However, looking good is an essential function of your teeth. Smiling is an important form of nonverbal communication and people make judgements about you based on your smile all the time. Having an unattractive smile can negatively impact your personal and professional relationships.
Worse, having an unattractive smile can impact your sense of self and your personal wellbeing. If you don’t feel comfortable smiling, you can miss out on some of the benefits of smiling, and you can experience a lack in confidence that will negatively impact your opportunities in life.
Most often, teeth get discoloured because of surface stains related to staining food and drinks like coffee, tea, cola, red wine, and dark beer. Surface stains respond well to teeth whitening. However, if your teeth are stained inside the tooth, we might recommend veneers to cover the stained teeth.
If your teeth have been damaged or worn down over time, we can build them up with restorations. In some situations, a smile lift with dental bonding is the right solution. Other times, we might recommend veneers or crowns.
You might not be happy with the way your teeth seem small when you smile. During your consultation, we’ll look at your teeth to see if they’re actually small or if your gums are overgrown.
Overgrown gums can be recontoured, and small teeth can be built up with bonding, veneers, or crowns.
If your teeth are crooked or crowded, orthodontics can straighten them and make space. Sometimes, we can achieve a similar effect using veneers and crowns to reshape teeth.
Missing teeth are the most visible cosmetic complaints. They can make you very reluctant to share your smile. But they can also affect the function of your teeth.
We have many options to replace missing teeth, such as dental bridges. But the leading tooth replacement these days is dental implants. Dental implants can replace just a single missing tooth, or we can replace an entire set of teeth. All your teeth can be replaced in a single procedure using the All-on-4 system, or implant-retained dentures.
Are you looking to improve the appearance of your smile in Hawkesbury? The first step is to schedule a consultation with a cosmetic dentist. Please call (02) 4501 7930 or book an appointment today at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond.