The last few summers haven’t been great for many folks. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns and travel restrictions kept people from having amazing vacations. However, this summer presents an opportunity for you to reclaim some fun in the sun. That being the case, you’ll want your smile to look good during these next few months. After all, it’s probably been a while since you’ve gotten to make exciting summer memories.
Listed below are three cosmetic dental treatments from your dentist in St. Albans. Consider if one of them would make your return to no-lockdown summers sweeter!
Metal-Free Restorations
Metal-free restorations are crowns, bridges, and fillings that don’t contain any metal.
Suppose you have a broken or decayed tooth that needs repair. In that case, these treatments could fix your tooth’s appearance without adding unnatural-looking gold or silver.
The crowns and bridges would be made of dental porcelain or ceramic. Meanwhile, metal-free fillings are made from a flexible resin with tiny glass and plastic particles. Each has a natural appearance so they can restore your smile’s beauty and oral function at the same time.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are porcelain shells layered onto the surface of a patient’s teeth, used to cover imperfections like chips, cracks, or discoloration. Highly customizable, their appearance can be altered to meet your needs. Because ceramic porcelain looks like real enamel, you could also rest assured that the final result would look natural.
The bonding process involves using a tooth-colored resin to hold the veneer in place. Full treatment is usually done in as few as two appointments.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding applies a tooth-colored resin to your teeth’s surface to protect them from damage and improve their look. It’s particularly effective at hiding small chips, cracks, gaps, and stains in your smile. Less costly than veneers, it’s ideal for those who only need to correct a minor flaw.
While applying the resin only takes an hour, your improved smile could last for over a decade with proper oral care.
If all goes well, your summer experience will be excellent this year. Make sure you have a white, shiny smile that matches it!
About the Practice
St. Albans Dental is based in St. Alban’s City, VT. Headed by Drs. Saini and Aten, they provide comprehensive dentistry that is both comfortable and personalized. They are versed in preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, as well as emergency dental services. The office also uses advanced dental technology like X-rays, intraoral cameras, and 3D cone beam imaging for quick and effective treatment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, they can be reached at their website or by phone at (802)-524-4844.