As a cosmetic dentist in Encino, we know that visiting our office now could be a great way to kick off your summer. Summer is a season of sun, sand, and smiles, and we believe that you can make it even more memorable by taking a few moments to get your teeth fixed at our dental office. The sun is out, which means that people all over the country are going to be hitting the beaches, pools, and barbecues. As we all replace our heavy woolen coats for swimsuits and exchange the chilly winter evenings for perfectly hot afternoons, people all over the country will pack their bags and head out on vacation.
Over 88% of American families take their annual vacation in the summer time. All of this means two things, lots of pictures and lots of smiles. With the advent of social media this also means all your friends and family will get to see these pictures right away. You already know this, and if you are one of the millions of Americans that suffers from malocclusion, stained teeth, or unsightly gaps in your teeth this can make the summer a lot less fun and a lot more stressful. As your cosmetic dentists in Encino, we can help you with these issues and help put the smile back in summer.
As a cosmetic dentist in Encino, we will be the first to tell you that some corrections take time. Getting your teeth in perfect condition requires a level of commitment and dedication. For example if you have bad malocclusion, also known as crooked teeth, it could take a year or more to get them perfectly straight. However, there are a number of procedures that are a lot easier and faster ways to give you a smile boost this summer. Here are two that we specialize in –
Teeth Whitening – Teeth whitening has been popular for a while now. In fact, it is one of the fastest and most effective ways to give yourself a better looking smile, which is why there are now a million do it yourself kits and other solutions. From our perspective, teeth whitening is the chemical process by which we make a minute change to the composition of your enamel. We achieve this by using a peroxide-based whitening system, which penetrates the enamel and causes the release of free radicals. These free radicals work on the tooth to make it appear more translucent. The more translucent your teeth, the better light is reflected, and the whiter they appear.
Dental veneers – Sometimes teeth need a little bit more attention than just whitening. This can be for a number of reasons including teeth that do not whiten properly with traditional means, have gaps and spacing issues, or are cracked and broken. All of these can quickly, and effectively be fixed by us, as your cosmetic dentist in Encino. We do so using a paper thin piece of porcelain that we use to replace the damaged, discolored, or broken enamel. Dental veneers are an extremely effective solution to any number of minor issues and can be placed in the clinic with beautiful results.