Considering a New Smile for the New Year..You Deserve a Confident Smile!

You've made your New Years Resolutions:

-Eat Better
-Exercise
-Go to sleep earlier
-Take better care of your smile......

While taking better care of your smile might not be on the top of your resolution list it is definitely a resolution that you'll want to keep.

There are several ways to improve your smile and Auburn Dental Aesthetics is here to help you achieve the smile that you deserve. From teeth whitening to dental implants, it is possible to ring in the New Year with a New Smile.

Tooth Whitening: Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.

Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is using a home tooth whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically. Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.

Tooth whitening is not permanent. A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.

Invisalign: Invisalign® corrects the same dental problems as traditional metal braces; the only difference is that Invisalign® trays are almost invisible to the naked eye, and can be removed at will.

Here are some problems that are commonly corrected with Invisalign®:

Overcrowding – This occurs when there is too little space for the teeth to align normally in the mouth. Overcrowding can cause tooth decay and increase the likelihood of gum disease.

Large gaps between teeth – This can sometimes occur because teeth are missing or because the jaw continues to grow abnormally.

Crossbite – This common dental problem occurs when one or multiple upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth. As a consequence, uneven wear can lead to bone erosion and gum disease.

Overbite – This problem occurs when the upper teeth project further than, or completely cover, the lower teeth. Eventually, jaw pain and TMJ may occur. Underbite – This is the inverse of the overbite; the lower teeth project further than, or completely cover, the upper teeth. Eventually, jaw pain and TMJ can occur.

Dental Implants: Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.

Reasons for dental implants: 

• Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth. 

• Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space. 

• Restore a patient’s confident smile. 

• Restore chewing, speech, and digestion. 

• Restore or enhance facial tissues. 

• Support a bridge or denture, making them more secure and comfortable.

While the idea of a new smile may seem a bit overwhelming your Auburn Dental Aesthetics Team is here to discuss all of your options and to make achieving your new smile a comfortable and exciting resolution that you can easily keep.

Dan Gustavson, DDS & Your Auburn Dental Aesthetic Team