Did you have good teeth once upon a time? Have you suddenly become embarrassed by your smile? Maybe you have disliked the appearance of your teeth forever and always wished they could be different. Many factors can interfere with a perfect smile, but there are always cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry treatments to create a new and amazing normal.
1. Wear and Tear
Tooth enamel is one of the hardest substances in the human body, but teeth grinding, aggressive chewing, and heavy-handed brushing can cause problems. Illnesses and medication contribute to daily wear and tear too as people age.
2. Food and Drink
Whether you sport natural tooth enamel or stain-resistant restorations, stains are inevitable with the chronic consumption of foods and beverages like coffee, red wine, tea, dark sauces, and dark berries. Teeth may look dull all the time no matter how well you brush.
3. Gum Recession
Gum recession is a problem some patients develop over time and often comes from chronic teeth grinding or gum disease. Too much tooth enamel is exposed, creating that “long in the tooth” look. Even veneer edges can be exposed with excessive teeth grinding.
4. Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a roller coaster. For many women, symptoms include changes in oral health. They may find themselves with more cavities, pregnancy gingivitis, discoloration, and even loose teeth. More frequent teeth cleanings and dental exams are a good idea during those nine months.
5. Nicotine
If you don’t know it already, nicotine destroys smiles. Whether cigarettes or cigars or dip, these products can lead to oral disease and create the breakdown of teeth and gums. Brown and yellow teeth from nicotine use are the least critical problems.
6. Damage
Some people know their smile is in constant danger, like hockey players. Tooth loss and tooth damage is a hazard of the job. There are others, though, who encounter damage through pick-up sports, an accident, a fall, or teeth grinding.
7. Genetics
Maybe you’ve always dreamed of a perfect smile but if you take a good look at the generation before you, their teeth can be indicative of what’s in your future. If you want straight, gap-free, strong teeth, customized dental care is often the key to transformation.
8. Reluctance
Cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry treatments are life-altering for the people who invest in them. If you know that you want a perfect smile, if you have a few teeth that need to be tweaked, or if you’re ready to invest in procedures that strengthen your oral health, it’s time to learn about porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, full-mouth reconstruction, and more. Take the leap of faith and leave reluctance behind.
Get a Perfect Smile in NYC
When you get cosmetic dentistry, the transformation can last for decades, sometimes forever if you take excellent care of your new teeth. NYC cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael J. Wei educates patients in the proper care of their smile makeover so teeth remain healthy and beautiful. Schedule a consultation at his office in Midtown Manhattan or submit an online Smile Virtual request.
