Is Cosmetic Dentistry for You?

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The dental industry is seeing a lot of increased popularity when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is a great way for a person to improve their smile, as it offers quite a few options to improve many ailments. Options for cosmetic dentistry include everything from teeth whitening to reshaping the gum line to fill in the lines between your teeth.

If you’re wondering if the time is right for you to seek cosmetic dentistry, we’d like to talk about a few ways you can benefit.

Primarily cosmetic dentistry is used to replace lost teeth. Many people over 30 have lost teeth they’d like to replace. It’s because of this that dental implants are becoming increasingly popular. Unlike dentures, dental implants are more comfortable, have a longer lifespan, and also look, feel, and act just like your normal teeth.

Many people over the past ten years have had cavities they’ve had treated with dental fillings. If one of these fillings is in a more prominent tooth, it can be noticeable when smiling. Thankfully, advances in dentistry offer the perfect remedy: tooth colored fillings. These fillings will cover up any discoloration as well as your old filling to make sure your tooth matches the rest of your natural teeth, in order to help bring back your confidence when smiling.

If you’re interested in cosmetic dentistry and live in Salem, Oregon, please call Riverfront Dental LLC at 503.370.7651 to set up a consultation with Dr. Scott Howe today.