Your Smile
Your smile says a lot about you. It reflects your level of confidence and tells people whether you care about your health and appearance. Are you someone who laughs out loud and shares your smile no matter what? Or do you find yourself consciously or unconsciously covering your mouth when you smile or laugh? What message do you want to put out to the world?
Get a Healthy Smile
A regular maintenance routine of daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash is the foundation of good health. After that, you want to ensure your teeth are not chipped or broken, as this can lead to further deterioration and allow decay to set in. If your teeth overlap, or are not evenly spaced, it can be difficult to keep all the surfaces clean no matter how diligent you are.
What Can Be Done To Improve Your Smile?
Come in for Regular Check-ups and Cleanings
Each person has different needs; you might be a three, four, six, or twelve-month visitor, depending on your home care and the biome of your mouth. Some people are just more prone to dental issues. That could be related to many factors such as diabetes, and other inflammatory diseases.
Follow Through on Treatment Prescribed by your Dentist
You need to work with a team of dental professionals that you trust. If your dentist recommends having work done, follow through on that sooner rather than later so things do not worsen.
Consider your Options for Cosmetic Dentistry
The term ‘cosmetic’ can have negative connotations, but the results can produce a giant boost in your confidence – which is a positive thing! Invisalign orthodontics can help straighten minor issues. Crowns and veneers can also straighten teeth, as well as lengthen them if needed, and produce a smile that is balanced and aligned. You can also vary the shade of crowns and veneers to match existing teeth, or could choose to whiten all your teeth prior to any major work, and then match the shade of existing teeth to new work.
What is the First Step to Improving my Smile?
Call Dr. Dodds at 306-525-0116 to book a consultation appointment – and bring your questions! At the initial appointment you will meet with Dr. Dodds and discuss the options available to you. We always consider each person’s needs and desired outcome, ensuring patients are comfortable with the treatment itself, the costs, and the amount of time needed to complete it.
We look forward to meeting you!