The New Year is here and with it millions of resolutions that will never see the light of day. Believe it or not, while 41% of Americans make annual resolutions, only 8% ever reach any of their goals. Life/self-improvement goals are the second most popular goal category just after weight loss. Dental improvements fit into that improvement category as a whopping 20% of American adults included improving their oral health care as part of their 2018 resolutions. Of course, simply making a promise is never enough without the right follow-through. So how can your Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist help you transform your dental resolutions into reality?
Professional Teeth Whitening
According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), one-third of Americans aren’t content with their smile and 36% believe their smile hinders their social life. On top of that, 22% of adults believe a better and brighter smile would help with their love lives. But if you’ve ever tried an over-the-counter whitening kit, you know they’re far from a one-size-fits-all solution. In fact, in many cases, the printed claims are worthless… and while they may lighten a couple shades, they’re known to cause sensitivity and weaken enamel. A good way to avoid that trouble and get the results you want is to just trust your dentist to do the job. Professional teeth whitening solutions are professionally administered, tailored directly to the patient’s desires and needs, and overseen throughout. So why bother with false promises when your Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist can whiten your smile up to ten shades on your lunch break?
Cosmetic Tooth Bonding
A damaged tooth doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Cracks, chips, and even serious fractures can easily be repaired if you tend to them quickly enough. Maybe you chipped a tooth during a holiday meal or noticed a crack after biting into a candy cane and decided to put off calling your dentist until after the new year. Here’s the thing: if you wait too long, permanent discoloration, decay, gum disease, or even tooth loss can occur. The act of just trying to save money may actually end up costing you a small fortune in the long run. Why worry when cosmetic tooth bonding can save the day?
Porcelain Veneers or Lumineers
If you’ve ever wanted a perfect smile, porcelain veneers can make it happen in a snap. Wafer-thin porcelain shells fit right over existing teeth and easily cover and correct a variety of common dental concerns. Gaps, cracks, chips, malocclusion, and even certain bite issues can be corrected with porcelain veneers. The process takes two appointments in most cases, and it is a slightly invasive procedure as teeth need to be filed and small amounts of enamel removed to affix the shells. For that reason, porcelain veneers are permanent and not reversible.
However, if you want to have the freedom of changing your mind, your Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist can apply Lumineers instead. Half the width of porcelain veneers, these shells can affix to teeth without any filing or enamel preparation requirements. And in both cases, you’re looking at a lifespan of at least two decades without replacement or repair needs. Call to see how we can help you achieve your new smile during the new year.
