Am I a Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?
Hannibal, Missouri
Many people are not happy with the smile they have. As a result of feeling this way, some people look to cosmetic dentistry to help them achieve the smile they’ve always wanted. So, to answer the question, “am I a candidate for cosmetic dentistry,” the short answer is yes. However, it depends on what you want to change about your teeth and smile as to what kind of candidate you are.
Cosmetic dentistry can improve simple aesthetic issues such as stained teeth with tooth whitening procedures, or more involved procedures such as missing teeth with dental implants and crowns.
If you are in the Hannibal, Missouri, area, please contact experienced cosmetic dentist Dr. Charles Janes for an initial consultation.
Some Cosmetic Dental Procedures
- Tooth whitening — If your teeth are discolored due to staining food or beverages, tobacco products, or other environmental factors, you are a candidate for tooth whitening. Dr. Janes uses ZOOM! in his office, which gets the teeth shades whiter than over-the-counter products. You may also try customized take-home bleaching trays. Porcelain veneers are another whitening option if bleaching them doesn’t seem to be doing the trick. However, porcelain veneers help improve your teeth in other ways.
- Chips, cracks, or worn teeth — Porcelain veneers, worn on the front of the teeth can improve problems like chips, cracks, or wear and tear. Dental bonding is another effective option for those patients who worry about these problems.
- Crooked teeth — Misaligned and gaps in your teeth can be fixed with instant orthodontics, a combination of porcelain veneers and dental crowns. This can instantly fix issues that might otherwise take years with braces.
- Gaps and missing teeth — Some gaps, or diastemas, are minor and don’t need to be fixed at all. However, gaps that are large or are between more than just your front upper or lower teeth can be fixed with porcelain veneers. In gaps caused by missing teeth, the resulting fix is more than just cosmetic. Dr. Janes will improve the functionality of your mouth, too. Dental implants replace the missing tooth’s root and cap it with a crown. Areas left open by more than one missing tooth can be fixed with Dental bridges.
There are a variety of issues that can be fixed with Cosmetic Dentistry. Some of them can be done quickly, such as tooth whitening, while others take more time. Some patients may even need more than one procedure to get their functionality and appearance back to where it should be, and undergo a full mouth restoration.
Whatever your level of needed oral improvement is, if you would like to discuss your candidacy for cosmetic dentistry in the Hannibal, Missouri area, please contact experienced cosmetic dentist Dr. Charles Janes today.
Charles W. Janes, D.D.S.
Functional Cosmetic Dentistry & Full Mouth Rehabilitation
"Designing Smiles, Enhancing Life"
501 Clinic Rd., Hannibal, Missouri 63401
573.221.3360
