Just about everyone wishes their smile was a little bit nicer, but many people are nervous about undergoing invasive dental care in order to get it. Maybe they have a little bit of dental anxiety, or they’re nervous that the procedures will be uncomfortable.
Dentistry is nothing to be scared of, but it can be hard to believe that without experiencing it firsthand. Thankfully, there are plenty of minimally invasive dental treatments that can make a massive impact on how your smile looks. Here are a few examples.
Routine Cleaning
While it might be a little bit of a stretch to call a dental cleaning a “procedure,” you’ll be surprised at the incredible difference that one can make, especially if you haven’t had one in a while.
No matter how thorough your dental hygiene is, there are likely some places in your mouth that you won’t be able to adequately clean on your own. If you want to stave off gum disease (plus the swollen, red gums that come with it), good preventive care is both non-invasive and essential.
Teeth Whitening
That said, if you want a transformation that’s noticeable and immediate, teeth whitening is really hard to beat. Within just a single appointment, your dentist can layer a whitening solution onto your teeth that can afford you a smile up to eight shades whiter than the one that you had before.
The procedure is fast, easy, painless, and doesn’t reach much deeper than the surface of the teeth.
Dental Bonding
If you have any surface-level imperfections, like chips or cracks, direct bonding can be an easy way for your dentist to patch up those problems. Using a tooth-colored composite resin that can be hardened into place, your dentist can completely erase the damage that may have plagued you for years.
Each of these procedures can be a great first step if you’re nervous about dentistry. Once you can see what great dentistry can do for you, your nerves will slowly fade away.
About Our Practice
At Salt Run Dentistry, we believe that visiting your dentist doesn’t have to be painful. Instead, we do everything that we can to make your trip to the dentist’s office pleasant, and even fun! When you walk in the door to our office, you’ll be greeted by a variety of friendly faces who will be able to not only help you with whatever oral health problem you have but can put you at ease throughout the whole process.
If you have any questions about how you can improve the look of your smile, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (904) 824-3540.