Having a beautiful smile can make you look great and feel more confident. With dentistry, your dentist can remove flaws and revive your smile. Many people have mistaken ideas about dentistry. To have the most up-to-date information about your options, learn the facts:

• Cosmetic dentistry costs lots of money.
Not true. Just as automobiles come in different styles and prices, dentistry isn’t one size fits all. Your dentist can work with you to create a smile enhancement plan that fits your personality and budget. Options like teeth whitening and bonding are less expensive than porcelain veneers, for example.

• Cosmetic dentistry is for aesthetics only.
Wrong again. While the goal of updating your smile is to give you a gorgeous appearance, dentistry can also benefit your oral health. Replacing old metal fillings with tooth-colored fillings can strengthen the tooth and make your smile look better. Straightening teeth not only creates a flawless image but it makes brushing and flossing more efficient.

• Any dentist can perform dentistry.
Although many dentists claim to have skills in dentistry, make sure you get referrals and see examples of finished cases before you settle on a dentist to perform cosmetic work.

• Over-the-counter whitening works as well as professional options.
Not so. The drugstore whitening kits may lighten stains some but they don’t contain high enough concentrations of a bleaching agent to significantly brighten your smile. For a brilliant, white smile, talk with your dentist about professional teeth whitening either in the office or with take-home trays.

• Metal braces are the only way to have a straight smile.
Actually, thanks to modern advances in orthodontics, you can achieve a perfect smile without the discomfort and embarrassment of traditional braces. Invisalign clear braces, ceramic brackets, and lingual braces enable image-conscious adults to straighten teeth and maintain their dignity.

Schedule your consult today at Dr. Yolanda Cruz Dentistry in Toronto