Summer is practically here! However, if you’re feeling self-conscious about stained, crooked, or chipped teeth, it can be hard to get excited for all of the get-togethers and vacations to come. The last thing you want is for your flawed teeth to be documented in all of the photos people are sure to take. If you’re ready to boost your confidence, now’s the time to see your cosmetic dentist in Las Cruces, NM. Here are three simple ways they can enhance your smile this summer!
Get Rid of Stains with Professional Teeth Whitening
Discolored or stained teeth are by far the most common cosmetic dental issue facing Americans; as many as 80% of the population wishes they had whiter teeth! Whereas over-the-counter products rarely produce the brighter results you’re looking for, professional teeth whitening from your cosmetic dentist can make all the difference.
If you’d like to attain a dramatic change quickly, ask your dentist about in-office whitening. By using a powerful bleaching gel, they can lighten your pearly whites by up to eight shades in a single, hour-long appointment. If you’re not on a time crunch, you can also brighten your smile at home with a personalized, professional-strength whitening kit that delivers the same results after about two weeks of daily use.
Subtly Straighten Your Teeth with Invisalign
These days, fixing crooked teeth doesn’t have to involve awkward, cumbersome brackets and wires. Instead, your cosmetic dentist offers Invisalign clear aligners, which can fix mildly to moderately crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth in a more convenient manner. These clear, plastic trays gradually reposition your teeth, all without any uncomfortable metal. Not only are the trays barely noticeable when worn, but you can remove them at any point to eat, brush, and floss like you normally would.
What’s more, Invisalign has a much shorter average treatment time than traditional braces. In all likelihood, if you begin treatment now, your smile should be fully straightened by next summer!
Completely Transform Your Smile with Veneers
Maybe you have several teeth that are crooked, gapped, cracked, chipped, and/or stained. Luckily, there’s an easy way to correct all of these flaws at once and give your smile a total makeover – veneers.
Made from lifelike dental porcelain, veneers are thin shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth. They act as “masks” to instantly cover up virtually all aesthetic flaws the teeth could have, from small gaps to slightly rotated teeth to misshapen teeth and more. The veneers treatment only takes two visits with a few short weeks between them, so you’re sure to have plenty of time this summer to enjoy your new and improved smile!
If you’re ready to feel confident about your grin during the summer’s events, don’t be afraid to reach out to your cosmetic dentist in Las Cruces. They have all kinds of options for giving you a smile worth showing off!
About the Authors
Husband-and-wife team Dr. Natalie Ortiz and Dr. Ramon Ortiz enjoy helping the community of Las Cruces, NM smile more brightly. They each have 15+ years of experience in the field of dentistry. At Painted Skies Dental Center, they offer a number of cosmetic dental services, and with their digital smile design technology, you can even preview your results before you commit to a treatment! Find out the best way to get a summer-ready smile by contacting the team at 575-521-8720.