{"id":100,"date":"2020-01-07T18:15:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T18:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2020-01-07T18:15:17","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T18:15:17","slug":"dentist-and-the-benefits-of-cosmetic-dentistry-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/07\/dentist-and-the-benefits-of-cosmetic-dentistry-for-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Out How You Can Get a New Smile for the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_134062135__1578406053_34520-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a young woman smiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_134062135__1578406053_34520-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_134062135__1578406053_34520-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_134062135__1578406053_34520.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Admit it: When you look in the mirror, you\u2019re not happy with the way your smile looks. The years of drinking coffee early in the morning have left stains that are now much more noticeable than before. You\u2019re tired of smiling with your mouth closed but don\u2019t know how to change it. So, what do you do? Before you decide that your teeth are past their prime and will no longer grace family photos, let a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">dentist<\/a> explain how cosmetic dentistry can transform your appearance and boost your confidence.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Benefit Your Smile?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re contemplating seeing a cosmetic dentist for the stains on your teeth, you should know that you are embarking on a journey that offers great benefits, some of which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improved appearance<\/strong>: Not only will you no longer see the imperfections on your teeth, but you will feel great about the way your smile looks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boost in confidence<\/strong>: From upcoming job interviews to your cousin\u2019s wedding, the confidence you\u2019ll have knowing that your smile is healthy and flaw-free will be priceless.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better oral health<\/strong>: Whether it is stains, chips, cracks, gaps, misshapen teeth, or minor misalignments, cosmetic dentistry can improve your oral health. Fixing these types of imperfections can prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental problems from occurring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Can You Improve Your Smile?<\/h2>\n<p>There is a multitude of ways to enhance, repair, and transform your smile. While each dental office varies in what they offer, you can expect to find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Porcelain Veneers: <\/strong>These ultra-thin coverings are placed directly over the surface of your teeth to cover chips, cracks, stains, discoloration, minor gaps and misalignments, and crooked or misshapen teeth. Completed in two appointments, they are custom-made to give you a natural look and feel while fully transforming your smile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct Bonding: <\/strong>Considered a much less invasive procedure than porcelain veneers, direct bonding uses composite resin to cover minor cosmetic flaws. In just one appointment, your dentist will match the resin to your natural tooth color and sculpt it directly onto the tooth enamel to cover the problem area. Using a curing light to harden it into place, your smile will look brand new when finished.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In-Office Teeth Whitening: <\/strong>With Zoom! teeth whitening, you can achieve a brighter, whiter smile in just one hour! In-office teeth whitening lets the professionals take care of blasting away stubborn stains, ensuring your soft tissues are fully protected and your results last longer than those achieved with a store-bought kit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At-Home Teeth Whitening: <\/strong>Individuals who choose at-home teeth whitening will notice dramatic results in just two weeks. By using Zoom! teeth whitening kits or Sheer White!\u00ae professional whitening strips, you will find the products to be much stronger than over-the-counter solutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orthodontics: <\/strong>If porcelain veneers aren\u2019t enough to fix your orthodontic problem, you can find help with traditional braces or Invisalign Clear Braces. It will be up to your dentist to determine which method of treatment is best for your individual needs, but you can trust that when finished, you will have a new and improved smile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t continue to settle for imperfection. Talk to your cosmetic dentist about ways you can improve your smile. After a brief consultation, you\u2019ll be on the path to better oral health, an improved appearance, and greater confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Steven Crovatto graduated from the University of North Florida with his undergraduate degree before going on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Florida with honors. He and his team at Crovatto &amp; Edwards Family Dentistry want to help all patients achieve their personal smile goals, which is why they offer a wide array of cosmetic dentistry services. To learn more about and the services we provide, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(904) 272-0800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admit it: When you look in the mirror, you\u2019re not happy with the way your smile looks. The years of drinking coffee early in the morning have left stains that are now much more noticeable than before. You\u2019re tired of smiling with your mouth closed but don\u2019t know how to change it. So, what do [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","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-100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dentist | Cosmetic Treatment | Dr. Steven Crovatto<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for a way to improve your smile this year? 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