Studies Find that Teeth Whitening Can Make You More Attractive

Patients often ask us if teeth whitening will make an impact on their appearance.  The answer is unequivocally, YES!  A bright and beautiful smile is part of what makes people look warm and friendly.  Now, there are studies that show how important a smile actually is in a person’s overall appearance.  Match.com polled 5,000 people to see what they felt was the most attractive quality in a person.  They could select from personality traits and physical qualities.  Many people were surprised to find that the answer for both men and women was the same.  A beautiful smile is the number one thing that makes a person attractive.  This is excellent news for people that are spending hours in the gym or considering plastic surgery.  All you may need to do is schedule an appointment with the dentist.

In order to have a beautiful smile, you need to start by keeping it healthy.  Teeth that are infected or damaged will hurt your appearance.  Additionally, gum disease can make your gums recede and swell, making your smile look unhealthy.  Infections can even produce a bad smelling odor that makes it difficult to have good breath.  By having your teeth cleaned twice a year, you can prevent many common oral infections and have them treated immediately if they develop.  Additionally, you can take care of your teeth at home by brushing and flossing throughout the day.

Once your smile is healthy, a teeth whitening procedure is the first step towards improving your smile.  It is by far the easiest and most affordable way to do so.  We recommend having it done professionally because the drug store solutions come in a one size fits all design that tends to be uncomfortable or slip out of place.  Simultaneously, they only whiten teeth by around two shades so it is not a good option when compared with the dramatic results we can provide.

Our professional teeth whitening procedure starts by taking a mold of your mouth.  We use this mold to create customized teeth whitening trays that fit perfectly around your teeth.  This is extremely important because a whitening solution goes into the trays, and if they do not fit snuggly the solution can leak out.  Getting the perfect fit is one of the major benefits of having teeth whitened professionally.

Once the trays are complete we will provide professional grade whitening solution that you can place inside of the trays prior to securing them in place.  The solution should be worn for a few hours a day for a week or so.  Every day you will see progress towards the white teeth that you are looking for.  Once you are satisfied with the results you can stop.  Since the trays are yours to keep, you can whiten at any time regardless of where you are in the world.  This is ideal for college students, people that travel for work, or those moving out of the area.  Simply pack your trays and keep your smile beautiful for years to come.

The Many Benefits of Dentures

Dr. Kevin J Daily provides patients with dentures as an option for replacing missing teeth.  It is fairly common for adults to lose a tooth throughout their lifetime.  The percentage of people that lose all of their teeth has decreased significantly, but there is still a need for 70% of adults to replace at least one of their teeth.

Dr. Daily provides multiple ways for patients to replace teeth and the first thing to consider is why a tooth fell out in the first place.  If, for example, a tooth fell out due to an accident or an isolated infection there are a variety of cosmetic dentistry solutions that can be considered.  The challenge is that many people suffer from repeated cavities or severe gum disease.  If this or a general deterioration due to old age is what has caused tooth loss, then using a procedure like dental implants doesn’t make sense because the mouth isn’t healthy enough to support it.

Dentures are an ideal solution for people that have lost a few or all of their teeth.  They are very flexible in that an expert dentist can use them to replace teeth in a natural looking way without an invasive procedure. Partials can be worn in conjunction with natural teeth.  They are created after a mold is taken of the mouth to ensure that the new teeth look and feel natural. Typically, they are secured to the surrounding teeth using a bracket like system.  This way they can easily be removed.  Many people prefer to wear partials rather than having a cosmetic procedure performed because of how quickly the process is completed.  Once done, no one will notice that dentures are mixed in with natural teeth.

A full set is a good option for people that are struggling with oral health issues.  When teeth start to fall out, and appear likely to do so again, full dentures can make it easier for people to go about life.  Losing teeth or struggling from constant cavities can be traumatic.  In this scenario, it may not make sense to wait for all of the teeth to fall out when they can be carefully removed and replaced with a full set of dentures.  Once done, patients no longer need to worry about tooth pain.  This is one of the reasons that caregivers often prefer them to natural teeth.

Dentures are also more comfortable than ever.  They can fit securely into place and make it easy to enjoy eating and drinking like normal while maintain a person’s appearance.  Many patients elect to wear them immediately after losing teeth while making a determination of whether or not they want to use a more permanent replacement option like a dental bridge or dental implants.  Partials can be worn long-term or simply used while considering which direction a person wants to go.

Dr. Kevin Daily is an expert at restoring damaged teeth and replacing ones that have fallen out.  If you want to learn more about the various options available to you, call and schedule an appointment today.