Why Is Cosmetic Dentistry So Popular?

August 6, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — Andy McBryde @ 1:44 am

Smiling woman with attractive teethIf it seems like you’re surrounded by flawless smiles, most aren’t natural. Many people turn to cosmetic dentistry every year to enhance their pearly whites. Contrary to what you might have heard, you don’t have to be a movie star or celebrity to afford elective dental work. People from all walks of life are investing in their smiles, making cosmetic dentistry more popular than ever before, and here’s why.

Priceless Benefits of a Beautiful Smile

The way you feel about the appearance of your teeth can directly affect your self-esteem. Not to mention, people base first impressions on a person’s smile. 

If you’re embarrassed by your teeth, you probably don’t smile very often, which can make you seem unapproachable. If you smile, your teeth can send the wrong message.

Cosmetic dentistry allows you to turn the smile of your dreams into reality to boost your confidence and enhance your professional image. An attractive smile is attributed to youth, confidence, and success. You can improve your quality of life while reaching new career opportunities.

Options to Fit All Budgets

You don’t have to worry about spending your life’s savings to get a picture-perfect smile because there are solutions to fit all budgets, thanks to a diversity of treatments available, like:

  • Veneers: A veneer is a thin shell that’s bonded to the front side of a tooth to improve its overall size, color, and shape. Bonding veneers to the teeth visible when smiling allows you to correct many issues at once, like stains, chips, and gaps. After just 2 appointments, you can have a dazzling smile that can last for 10 years or longer with the correct care. 
  • Metal-Free Crowns: Nowadays, crowns and other restorations are made of all-ceramic materials. They are metal-free and biocompatible to support your general wellness. Crowns are also customizable to match the appearance of your natural teeth to blend in.
  • Cosmetic Bonding: Cosmetic bonding offers a lot of bang for your buck because it provides quick results that look natural. A composite resin is shaded to the color of your enamel to look like part of your tooth structure when used to fix minor imperfections, like decay, exposed roots, or fractures.
  • Teeth Whitening: Surface and age-related discoloration can be improved by up to 8 shades, with a professional whitening treatment.

It’s never too late to invest in a beautiful smile. Cosmetic dentistry can provide the noticeable improvement you desire without it costing you an arm or a leg.

About Dr. Giannina McBryde

Dr. McBryde’s career in dentistry began at 15 years old while working as a dental assistant in Peru. After earning her dental degree and moving to the U.S., she has regularly continued her training to provide up-to-date services, including cosmetic dentistry. Dr. McBryde strives to help each patient achieve their best smile. Book an appointment online or call (703) 991-7554 to see if cosmetic dentistry is right for you.