3 Reasons a Smile Makeover is the treatment for you!

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3 Reasons a Smile Makeover is the treatment for you!

A smile makeover involves various treatments which can be used to restore the aesthetics and function of a smile. The smile makeover treatment covers teeth whitening, straightening, implants and veneers. Each patient’s treatment will be tailored to the needs of their mouth.

1.      Seeking out a brighter smile

Patients wanting to illuminate their smile can do so with a smile makeover treatment. Teeth whitening can be an ideal solution to correct any discolouration.

The brightness of our smile is typically only an aesthetic issue, so it poses little to no physical problems. However, having a smile that is stained can have a direct impact on self-confidence and mental health.

Patients with intrinsic staining on their teeth may find that professional teeth whitening is the most effective method for brightening their smile. Intrinsic stains cannot be removed at home like some extrinsic stains can be.

Patients who have their teeth whitened feel confident and proud of their smiles.

2.      Bringing back function

Patients with misaligned or missing teeth may have felt a direct impact on the overall function of their mouth. It can limit the patient’s ability to eat, talk and even smile. All of these are necessary to maintain a healthy and happy life.

Both veneers and implants offer patients a solution to start eating and speaking as they normally would. Where they differ is their application and what they are most appropriate for.

For instance, veneers are only applicable if the natural teeth are still in place. Whereas implants are utilised to completely replace a tooth. Both, however, can produce the same desired aesthetic finish, with the caps on the implants and veneers being designed to replicate the natural tooth.

It protects the teeth by replacing any faulty or non-functioning teeth. This is because it prevents unnecessary wear and tear on the surrounding teeth.

3.      Preserving the jawbone

Implants allow the gums to stay stimulated preventing the bone from resorption. Resorption is when the bone breaks down and the minerals enter the bloodstream. This can unfortunately cause the skin to look baggy or ill-fitting on the jaw.

Additionally, eating becomes harder as the structure of the jaw begins to lose its shape. Having missing teeth can cause irritation and inflammation to the gums which are taking the pressure of chewing.

Our voice is a large part of our identity, and to have this impacted can be debilitating for some patients. Teeth enable us to talk, without them, forming letters can become difficult impacting the pronunciation and sound of the voice.

If you feel like there are visual and physical issues with your teeth, a smile makeover may be the perfect treatment for you! Please contact us if you are considering a smile treatment, we’d be happy to discuss the suitable treatment options for you.