For years, every time you look in the mirror or see yourself smiling in a picture, the first thing you notice is your gums. Why? Because they overshadow your teeth and make them look overly short and out of proportion compared to your face. Countless people have this same issue, but fortunately, getting it fixed is relatively easy these days. The procedure is called gum recontouring, and it can give you the perfectly balanced look you desire. But, what will your mouth feel like immediately afterward? Will you need to take time off of work to heal? Before committing to this procedure, keep reading to see what the recovery process will be like.

In the world of cosmetic dentistry, you don’t need to spend a tremendous amount of money to get dramatic results that will last. With a treatment like cosmetic bonding, a patient can literally have their smile transformed over the course of a single short appointment, all without having to be numbed. With this fast and simple treatment, you can make three of the most common dental flaws disappear almost instantly.

One of the biggest benefits of veneers is that they can make permanently stained teeth look pristinely white. However, while the porcelain material is stain-resistant, it isn’t stain-proof, so it is possible for veneers to gradually darken over time. If this happens to you, can you simply whiten your veneers like your regular teeth? Before you go to the store to buy a take-home kit, be sure to read what a cosmetic dentist has to say about this below.

If you, like millions of other people around the world, want to brighten your smile, then you’ve likely done a little research about teeth whitening. While there are several methods to choose from, they basically break down into two main types: professional and store-bought teeth whitening. While store-bought kits might be cheaper and seem more convenient compared to visiting a dentist, if you want a truly sparkling grin, you should ALWAYS visit a professional. Why? Here are the top 3 reasons to only have your teeth whitened by a dentist.

Whether you see them online or in person, virtually every smile that is universally considered “beautiful” has a few things in common. The big three are that the person’s teeth are astonishingly white, perfectly uniform, and you can see practically none of their gums while they’re smiling. If you’re lacking any of these qualities, the first two are easy to correct with cosmetic dentistry, but what about that last one? What if you see a lot of gum tissue every time you smile? What causes this, and better yet, is there anything you can do about it? Thankfully, the answers to these questions and more can be found in today’s blog.