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When you look at your reflection or a picture of yourself, are you happy with the way your smile looks? If you\u2019re like most people, there\u2019s probably at least one thing you wish you could change about your teeth. Thanks to cosmetic dentistry<\/a>, attaining a gorgeous grin is easier than ever before. No matter how severe your cosmetic dental flaws are, your dentist can develop a plan to correct them. Here are four of the most common treatments your dentist can use to fix your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Professional Teeth Whitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stained or yellowed teeth become increasingly common with age. Certain lifestyle habits, like tobacco use and excessive wine consumption, can also contribute to discoloration. Over-the-counter teeth whitening products usually aren\u2019t very effective at removing these stains. Luckily, most dentists offer professional-grade teeth whitening<\/a> kits that are custom-made to deliver the dramatic results you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Versatile Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your smile is marred by various imperfections \u2013 like cracks, gaps, or stains that don\u2019t respond to teeth whitening treatment \u2013 you might think you\u2019ll need multiple procedures to correct them all. However, veneers can actually fix all of these problems at the same time! These ultra-thin porcelain shells are crafted to mimic the exact size, shape, and shade of your pearly whites. It only takes two appointments to receive veneers, and once they\u2019re placed over the front-facing surfaces of your teeth, they\u2019ll give your smile an effortlessly perfect appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lifelike Dental Crowns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For more significant chips or cracks, you might benefit more from a dental crown. While crowns used to be made from dark metals that left a gray or black tint in your smile, modern crowns use ceramic materials that can be personalized to blend in with the surrounding teeth. They also cover the entire section of the tooth above the gums, shielding it from further damage. Often, the dental crown process takes two appointments, but some dentists offer CEREC same-day crowns that can be designed, created, and placed in about an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comfortable Clear Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you wish you could have straighter teeth without having to wear awkward metal braces. Thanks to Invisalign clear aligners, now you can! These transparent plastic trays fit comfortably over your teeth, gently shifting them into their desired positions. You can get the well-aligned smile you deserve without anyone even having to know you\u2019re undergoing orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to finally have a smile you can be proud of? Schedule a cosmetic consultation with your dentist today to find out the treatment that\u2019s right for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Costello & DeHart Dental Excellence, we offer all of the cosmetic dentistry services described above and more. Dr. Ernie Costello<\/a> and Dr. Jay DeHart<\/a> both earned their dental doctorates from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry and they keep up with the latest dental techniques and technologies to give their patients plenty of options for improving their smiles. To learn more about correcting your cosmetic dental flaws, contact their Arlington Heights, IL dental office online<\/a> or by calling (847) 259-1111<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you look at your reflection or a picture of yourself, are you happy with the way your smile looks? If you\u2019re like most people, there\u2019s probably at least one thing you wish you could change about your teeth. Thanks to cosmetic dentistry, attaining a gorgeous grin is easier than ever before. No matter how severe your cosmetic dental flaws are, your dentist can develop a plan to correct them. Here are four of the […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Ways Your Dentist Can Fix Your Smile | Cosmetic Dental Flaws<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you have one or more of these common cosmetic dental flaws in your smile? 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