Franklin 
You can remember like it was yesterday – when you chipped your teeth. It was very disappointing to look into the mirror and see your new reality, but you soon came to accept your fate. In the back of your mind, though, there remained a glimmer of hope saying, “Maybe one day I can have a perfect smile.” Well that day has arrived. You can now be confident in knowing that there’s a solution for you with cosmetic dentistry of Tyler. Read on to learn more about the possibilities.
Solutions to Fix Your Chipped Teeth
Your dentist has three viable methods to address your chipped teeth, both offering restorative and cosmetic benefits. They are:
- Porcelain Veneers – Veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit directly over your teeth, masking any chips and other imperfections. The process involves your dentist first assessing your facial structure, shape and skin tone. Next, she will take impressions of your teeth so that your new veneers can be crafted by a ceramist. This is followed by removing a small amount of enamel and affixing temporary veneers. At your second visit, your new permanent porcelain shells will be adhered to your teeth, leaving you with a perfect, more functional smile.
- Dental Bonding – Another way to address your chipped teeth is with dental bonding. It involves applying a resin compound to your affected enamel and then shaping it to match your other teeth. Next, a light is applied to harden the material. And just like that, you have a completely new look.
- Crown – A final option available is a dental crown. Usually a two-three visit process, it begins with your local professional making an adjustment to the affected tooth, taking impressions and then sending off the measurements so that your new fixture can be fabricated. At your final visit your new crown will be fitted.
Why Your Smile Matters
It’s natural for you to desire to have a perfect smile to improve your self-esteem and confidence, but studies also show that the condition of your teeth factor strongly into how people feel about you. For example, 73% of Americans would be more likely to trust a person with marvelous pearly whites than someone with imperfections. And another study found that one-third of Americans say that the appearance of a person’s teeth is the trait they remember the most.
To improve your opinion of yourself and how other people feel about you, take the proactive approach by calling your dentist in Tyler today to start down the road to a brand-new you!
About the Author
Dr. Donna Franklin-Pitts received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Prairie View A & M University. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University. A member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Pitts-Franklin practices at Franklin Dental Center and can be reached for more information through her website.