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A smile is the first thing people notice about you when you start interacting with them. Unfortunately, when you have problems such as stained teeth, chipped teeth, and missing teeth, it will be extremely difficult to smile in public or even talk without covering your mouth. What is even worse is the fact that as you age, and especially if you have missing teeth, the jaws start collapsing, which makes you look much older than you actually are. Here are a few reasons to visit a dentist
Whitening stained teeth
One of the biggest problems which people usually have with their teeth is staining. The severity of the stains can range from a little discolouration to having complete brown stains on the teeth. Teeth get discoloured as a result of failing to make good decisions and engaging in smoking, poor dental hygiene, too much coffee and a lot of sugary and caffeinated drinks. A visit to the dentist helps establish the extent of the teeth staining. The processes used in whitening can be through the use of whiteners that will be prescribed over the counter, or in extreme cases, the use of dental lasers. When the whitening is complete, your teeth should be pearly white, which will leave you feeling younger.
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Using Invisalign
A few decades ago, the only way to get rid of crooked teeth was getting braces. People disliked braces because they were difficult to wear, and there was also a lot of stigmas attached to wearing them. However, teeth straightening has become stress-free, all thanks to the introduction of Invisalign. The aligner trays are completely colorless, which means that no one will know you are aligning your crooked teeth. The aligners also work more efficiently and can be removed, unlike the regular braces which are impossible to remove and sometimes end up leading to tooth decay.
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Dental implants
There are many things that can lead to total loss of teeth. Usual circumstances under which teeth are lost include trauma to the face and tooth decay that is not remedied on time. When a loss happens, one is left with gaps which may end up making them feel and look older than their actual age. Tooth implants fill these gaps and restore a youthful and elegant look.
These are just a few ways in which a visit to the dentist can lead to better teeth. You need to get in touch with a dentist if you are looking for a way to improve your look from average to youthful and spectacular.