When you ask someone the first thing they notice in another person, the answer you get is often their smile! Indeed, our smile is the first point of contact we have with others. So, we understand how important having a satisfying smile is for interpersonal relationships and one’s self-esteem. However, many people aren’t satisfied with the appearance of their teeth and are embarrassed to show their smile. Fortunately, solutions exist, especially thanks to cosmetic dentistry, to restore the appearance and functions of your dentition. Find out more in the following.
Effects on self-esteem
Seeing our reflection in a mirror every morning and being satisfied with the smile we see can really affect our mood and our mental state. Also, our smile is working for us at all times: when we meet someone, when we speak, when we laugh, etc. If we are concerned about our appearance and it prevents us from fully living the small moments of everyday life, it can have a real impact on our interactions.
Aesthetics and functions of dentition: two closely related aspects
Also, it is necessary to consider the impacts that the defects of the dentition can have on its functional capacities. Indeed, missing or misaligned teeth, in addition to having aesthetic effects, can also affect chewing or speech abilities.
Thus, we shouldn’t think that cosmetic dentistry only has superficial aims. Aesthetic treatments, by improving the appearance of a smile, can also improve its functionality. We must not neglect the impacts they can have on self-esteem, and therefore on psychological health.
Our cosmetic dentistry services in LaSalle
Dr. Joumana Charouk and her team offer a full range of services in cosmetic dentistry. Depending on the aspect you want to correct, our team will find a solution that suits your needs and your budget. Here are some examples:
- Yellowed teeth: Trust a professional whitening treatment to get whiter teeth. Thanks to the treatment with custom-tailored aligners, you will be able to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your home, while following the instructions of your dentist and under her/his supervision.
- Misaligned, spaced or deformed teeth: dental veneers are a versatile aesthetic solution. These thin “shells”, sometimes designed in porcelain, are placed directly on the upper side of the teeth to correct several defects. However, veneers can only be placed on teeth that are healthy.
- Gingival smile: the “gummy smile”, or excessive gingival display in English, represents a dentition on which the gums descend too low in comparison to the level of the crowns of the teeth (part of the teeth that is visible outside the gum). This gives an impression of shorter teeth, since the gums are very visible when smiling. This can be corrected by gum surgery, during which gums are remodeled to give a more uniform appearance to the dentition.
Treatments to replace missing teeth
In addition to the aesthetic treatments offered at our clinic, we to restore full functions to the dentition, especially when a tooth or several teeth are missing. Among these, dental implants stand out without a doubt for their durability and the stability they provide to the replacement teeth they support. Indeed, implantology offers several alternatives, which closely imitate natural teeth.
Whatever your needs in dental aesthetics or for the replacement of missing teeth, contact our team now to schedule a consultation. We will then be able to fully assess your situation and prepare a personalized treatment plan.
Approved by Dre Charouk
Dr. Joumana Charouk, D.M.D, is proud to offer her patients exceptional care that combines experience, efficiency and good humor.
Dre Joumana Charouk, D.M.D