Every woman should love themselves, no matter what beauty or physical issues they’re dealing with at the moment. However, there are few issues that can erode self-confidence quite as effectively as dental issues, especially visual ones. However, if you do experience any of the issues below, don’t let it be a source of constant stress for you. There are solutions to even the most seemingly permanent problems, and some of them can be more accessible than you might think.
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Discoloration
It’s by far the most common issue and one that can be caused by all manner of things, from medication to certain foods to poor standards of oral health care over time. However, there’s nothing to stop you from getting a brighter and more beautiful smile. Teeth whitening kits can help treat almost all cases of discoloration, helping to brighten your teeth by several shades over time. You can use at-home kits or see even better results by having in-practice treatments with your dentist to go with them. Teeth whitening kits aren’t the only solution to discoloration, either.
Chips and cracks
Another popular treatment for tooth discoloration is a highly versatile tool that’s also able to address all manner of aesthetic issues. If you have a tooth that’s chipped, cracked, or even slightly misaligned, then you might feel like there’s nothing to do but cover it up. However, you don’t have to cover it up by keeping your mouth shut. Instead, you can smile much more brightly with the help of porcelain veneers that effectively act as an artificial tooth case that’s worn over the existing tooth. They’re also used to treat cases of discoloration, especially when they only affect one tooth in particular.
Alignment issues
Crowns may be able to help address minor misalignment issues by covering them up with a “straighter” tooth, but it doesn’t actually solve the problem. Nor do you necessarily need to wear highly visible braces for years to take care of them, either. When it comes to teeth straightening, invisible aligners have been becoming a lot more popular. As the name implies, they’re a lot more discreet than traditional braces, but they can be just as effective at treating a wide variety of misalignment issues. Talk to your dentist to see which might be the better solution in your case.
Missing Teeth
There is no turning back the clock on a tooth that is missing or so damaged that it has to be removed. However, that doesn’t mean that there’s no replacement. If the root of the tooth remains, then it’s the easiest to treat, as a crown can be fitted over the remaining root. However, even if there isn’t and the tooth is wholly missing, a dental implant can help restore and complete your smile with a totally natural-looking replacement.
Smile bright and smile from the heart by taking the steps above to address your dental woes, whatever they may be. The longer you let it linger, the more it can do to damage your confidence over time.
