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Is My Two Front Teeth, is the title of a well-known song sung by a young boy who is missing his two front teeth (written in 1944 by Donald Yetter Gardner.
) Front teeth are the ones that are valued most.
Without attractive front teeth people tend to cover their mouths when they laugh and train their upper lips to stay down when smiling or talking.
Hiding unattractive front teeth takes a lot of effort and energy.
Often, people with unattractive front teeth are so embarrassed, that they avoid interacting with others and are concerned that others perceive them as being unfriendly.
Often a person gets so used to these behaviors, they don't even notice the devastating effect they are having on day-to-day life.
There is no substitute for a beautiful smile.
In our image conscious society where the first impression can make or break a business deal, professional and sales people have found that investing in cosmetic dentistry has improved their bottom line.
But the value of a great smile goes far beyond simple business deals.
I have seen the personal lives of patients blossom after receiving a carefully crafted smile.
Excellent Dentistry is also one of the best values available to the consumer today.
It lasts longer, looks better, and is more comfortable than it has ever been in the past.
Interestingly, an investment in excellent dentistry can outlast your computer and possibly even your car! The new advances in Cosmetic Dentistry can solve most cosmetic concerns and free up a person's personality, allowing them to be comfortable being themselves, rather than worrying about how to keep their teeth under wraps.
Common problems that can be repaired are: Damaged teeth - chips, cracks and fractures Misshaped teeth - enamel dysplasia, peg laterals Discolored or stained teeth Misaligned teeth - small gaps, slight crookedness, minor tilting, minor crowding SOLUTIONS FOR FRONT TEETH: Bleaching - the most common method is the Doctor-prescribed, patient-applied home bleaching.
This method has been tested and proven safe and effective.
Another popular method is the Dentist-Supervised in-office bleach.
Dentist-Supervised products include the light and laser activated systems and are the fastest and easiest methods to get a bright-white smile.
Over-the-counter bleaching preparations are not recommended because they do not have enough bleach in each application to make a significant difference in the shade of the tooth.
Veneers - There are two types of veneers.
Direct veneers are also known as "Bonding" and Indirect veneers are also known as "Porcelain veneers".
Bonding is mainly used to repair a lone fractured tooth if the fracture is not too severe or if the patient is very young.
Porcelain veneers are stronger and more resistant to stain and therefore, are used to correct more severe problems.
Crowns (Caps) - Porcelain crowns are a beautiful and natural alternative to crowns that have metal under the porcelain since the metal can look like an ugly black band under the gumline.
Bridges - Bridges are the traditional way of replacing a missing tooth.
It basically consists of crowns with a false tooth attached.
Implants - Implants replace a missing tooth, root and all.
They can also be used to stabilize dentures to make it easier to chew.
An attractive, healthy smile is an important social and professional asset.
Fortunately, Cosmetic Dentistry is not just tooth whitening or tooth straightening.
It deals with restoring the mouth to optimum health, creating beautiful, natural looking smiles and is an integral part of Excellent Dentistry.
Excellent Cosmetic Dentistry is an investment in yourself that will outlast your computer and even your car.
So this Christmas, don't stop at two front teeth, get them all done.