4 Cosmetic Procedures to Help Your Smile Shine Bright in 2020

The new year is typically a time for people to aspire to better themselves, whether that’s by exercising more, eating healthier, or increasing their self-confidence. Fortunately, your cosmetic dentist in Edison can help with that last one. There are several different cosmetic dentistry procedures out there that can completely revamp your smile and boost your self-esteem in 2020. Keep reading to learn about a few of them and how they work.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment, and with good reason. Many people’s pearly whites aren’t so pearly white anymore after habits like smoking or ingesting too much coffee, wine, tea, berries, or darkly pigmented sauces. Professional teeth whitening is the best way to go about correcting this problem. Your dentist offers both in-office bleaching for fast, dramatic results and take-home trays to achieve a brighter smile on your own time.

Invisalign

If you want your teeth to be straighter and more uniform, look no further than Invisalign clear braces. These translucent plastic aligners are worn over the teeth for about 12-18 months, which is significantly less time on average than traditional metal braces. In addition, these clear aligners are removable, meaning they can fit right into almost any lifestyle. They are also more comfortable, without the metal brackets and wires that notoriously irritate the soft tissue in the mouth. Lastly, because the aligners are clear, hardly anyone besides your dentist in Edison has to know you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment!

Porcelain Veneers

Do you have so many flaws in your smile that you wish would just all disappear at once? Thanks to porcelain veneers, that can become a reality. These super-thin ceramic shells are bonded to the front-facing surfaces of the teeth to mask virtually all kinds of smile imperfections, from chips to cracks to gaps to stains. They can even correct mildly crooked teeth, earning them the nickname “instant orthodontics.” Veneers are built to last up to a decade or even longer, and look exactly like your existing tooth enamel, resulting in a naturally gorgeous smile.

Direct Bonding

Maybe you have multiple stains, chips, or cracks in your teeth, but you don’t wish to invest in veneers. Luckily, there’s a more affordable alternative – direct bonding. Also known as cosmetic bonding, this treatment involves your dentist applying a tooth-colored composite resin to your affected teeth. This putty-like material can be used to sculpt your tooth into the desired shape and size. While direct bonding doesn’t normally last as long as porcelain veneers, it provides results that appear just as natural.

About the Author

Dr. Steven Resnick studied at the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry, where he is now an Associate Clinical Professor in addition to being in private practice. He is not only a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry; he has served on its Board of Directors. His practice offers all of the cosmetic treatments listed above and more. To see which one is right for you, schedule a consultation by visiting Dr. Resnick’s website.