Are you ready for the new year to begin? So is everyone else. After a year like no other, it’s time to start fresh and once again strive to make the next 365 days as unforgettable as possible. A new year also means that it is the perfect time to think about New Year’s resolutions. Whether you are planning on exercising an extra day a week or lower your sugar intake, your body is bound to thank you! But have you thought about treating yourself this year? One way you can do this is by investing in your smile. A dentist in Jacksonville shares more about cosmetic dental procedures that could benefit you.
Porcelain Veneers
Have you ever wondered how celebrities have such perfect, beautiful, white smiles? Many of them can credit their gorgeous grins to porcelain veneers. These wafer-thin shells of porcelain can cover up all sorts of different issues in just a couple of visits. If you have discoloration, unsightly stains, chips, cracks, misshapen teeth, or gaps, this could be the perfect treatment to give you the confidence you need to show off you smile with pride. What better gift is there to give yourself?
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Do you have teeth that are crooked, misaligned, overcrowded, or gapped? The good news is that you don’t have to have a mouthful of metal brackets and wires for who knows how long in order to fix it. With modern dental technology, you have other options, like Invisalign clear aligners, that can fix a wide variety of alignment issues, metal-free! This treatment involves a series of customized clear plastic aligners that will gradually shift your teeth into their rightful locations. No one will be able to tell that you are wearing them, and you won’t have any food restrictions.
Dental Implants
Did you know that approximately 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth? It can be frustrating, and many people feel embarrassed when they are speaking, eating, and smiling. The good news is that there are a variety of tooth replacement options to help! Dental implants are a preferred method by dentists and patients alike because they are the only tooth replacement option that replace the root of the missing tooth. This means that they offer greater stability, comfort, and even prevent bone loss.
If you’re self-conscious of your smile, you have the option to transform it this year! What better time that the new year to transform your teeth into something you are proud to show off everywhere you go.
About the Author
Dr. Edward Murray is an experienced dentist who has been working in the field for over 27 years! He earned his dental degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. He is currently a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Dental Association, Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Academy of Osseointegration. For more information on cosmetic dentistry or to schedule a consultation, visit his website or call (904) 262-8449.