Feeling confident about your smile boosts your self-esteem and signals trust and friendliness during social interactions. A great smile is the cornerstone of your self-image, which significantly impacts your quality of life.
If you’re suffering from a cosmetic-related dental issue, you have options. Many think dental care is only related to restorative procedures, but cosmetic treatments are very important too.
If you’re suffering from a cosmetic dental issue, Dr. Beauchamp at Ormond Beach Periodontics offers cosmetic dental treatments such as crown lengthening and accelerated ortho, which can help you get back to feeling confident about your smile.
Are You Suffering From Cosmetic Dental Issues?
We all strive for a bright, confident smile, but sometimes, cosmetic issues can impact the appearance of teeth and gums and may also lead to physical discomfort. Excessive gingival display (aka a “gummy smile”), crooked teeth, and missing teeth are the most common cosmetic-related issues patients experience.
Excessive Gingival Display
An excessive amount of visible gum tissue can impact the gum-to-tooth ratio and lead to a “gummy smile”, which can make the teeth appear shorter or smaller. Some patients with excessive gingival display feel self-conscious about it and want to correct the problem.
There are several causes of a “gummy smile”. Excessive development of gum tissue, an imbalance between the gums, teeth, and upper lip, a short upper lip, passive teeth eruption from the gum tissue, or misaligned teeth can all result in excessive gingival display. The good news is that the problem should be easily corrected with a crown lengthening procedure.
Crooked Or Misaligned Teeth
Whether it’s due to genetics, trauma, or early loss of baby teeth, crooked teeth, and misaligned bites are some of the most common dental issues. Not correcting the problem can lead to major oral health issues down the road as it can result in bite and speech issues and more. In terms of appearance alone, it’s one of the most common cosmetic concerns for patients.
While crooked teeth are most often treated with braces by an orthodontist, there are also periodontal treatments, like accelerated ortho, which not only tackles the misalignment but does so in a shorter time frame than traditional braces.
A missing tooth can be traumatic for patients from both a functional and cosmetic standpoint. Our teeth are the foundation of our smile. Missing teeth often carry a negative perception, which can make patients afraid to smile. Over time, missing teeth can lead to jaw atrophy, which can even change the shape of your face.
From both a restorative and cosmetic perspective, dental implants are the gold standard when it comes to resolving missing teeth.
Cosmetic Dental Procedures Can Boost Your Confidence
If you’re suffering from a gummy smile, crooked teeth, or other cosmetic dental issues, Ormond Beach Periodontics offers treatments to help you regain your confidence. Here are a couple of ways we can help you:
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening extends the visible portion of your teeth by essentially moving up your gum line. The procedure itself is relatively simple. Your periodontist will slightly peel back the gum tissue, remove some of the excessive tissue, and use stitches to close the gums. You’ll receive local anesthesia, so the procedure will be painless.
Accelerated Ortho
Braces are the most common and effective treatment for aligning teeth and bites, but many patients are concerned about how long the process takes. Most patients wear braces for 18 to 36 months. Braces can be uncomfortable, and many adults feel self-conscious about wearing them.
Accelerated Ortho can significantly reduce the time a patient needs to wear braces, in some cases up to 50%. This procedure involves stimulating the jawbone, which leads to faster tooth movement. Surgical Accelerated Ortho is an invasive approach that involves reshaping the jawbone. This causes a small amount of trauma, which causes teeth to move faster. However, periodontists can also take a non-surgical approach, which involves applying small micro-vibrations through a mouthpiece.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are prosthetic teeth that look, feel, and function exactly like real teeth. They’re secured directly to the jaw, and they can last a lifetime. Dental implants are the most effective way to restore a patient’s smile and confidence when teeth are missing or need to be extracted.
Dental implants are installed over a series of appointments, often spread out over a few months, as the gums need time to heal after each stage of the placement process. The result is bright, beautiful teeth that look identical to your original smile.
With crown lengthening, other cosmetic dental procedures, and more options at Ormond Beach Periodontics, there is no need for patients to struggle with a smile they aren’t confident with. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Beauchamp today.