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Whether you are heading into September as a student, teacher, administrator, or parent, now is the time to reward yourself with a smile makeover. Preparing for a new school year takes mental and emotional determination – giving yourself a physical boost is a great way to improve self-esteem and motivation. It doesn’t matter if you’re standing in front of a classroom or sitting at a desk, a new smile can be all the difference when it comes to making the grade.

Porcelain veneers are one of the most versatile and all-encompassing cosmetic dentistry treatments available. If you have multiple aesthetic complaints about the appearance of your smile, chances are, getting veneers will fix them all. Whether large or small, this smile makeover will change your teeth for the better – and change your life. Here are just some of the problems that porcelain veneers can fix.

You see someone who may have had a bit of a wonky smile before – a chipped tooth, a stained tooth, a misshapen tooth. Suddenly, their smile is perfect, flawless. How did that happen seemingly overnight? There are plenty of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can get the job done, but there is only one that can do it quickly and easily – dental bonding. If you have a few small cosmetic complaints about your teeth, bonding may be all you need to transform your smile.

If you’re missing a prominent front tooth, you want it replaced and quickly. But some people who are missing a molar hidden far back in their mouth may not give a second thought to its absence. After all, no tooth means no tooth to worry about… except there are plenty of oral health issues to concern yourself with when you are short a tooth. No matter the circumstances, you’ll want to consider a dental bridge to fix the problem.

Gum disease plagues over half of all American adults in one form or another. The older you get, the more likely you are to develop this condition. Eventually, untreated gum disease can lead to tooth loss. In short, it’s a serious oral health problem. Free yourself from the limitations of gum disease with treatment from the experts at Smiles by the Sea.

The only way to avoid tooth decay caused by an overindulgence of Halloween candy is to avoid snacking on sweets altogether. It’s not easy to enforce this kind of dental care and non-candy handouts may not seem like the popular choice but, in recent years – especially with the prevalence of nut allergies – trick-or-treaters look forward to the houses that get a little creative with their Halloween treats.

It’s easy for adults to talk themselves out of things that are good for them or focus on everyone else’s needs but their own. But it’s important to put time into yourself too, and finding the right way to perfect your smile is an investment that will pay dividends. If there is something that bothers you about your teeth, it’s time to consider falling for the treatment that can make all the difference – Invisalign.

Same day crowns are exactly as their name states – if you need a crown, you can get it from your dentist during your visit without having to wait for a dental lab to create it. However, not every dental office is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that allows them to provide a service like same-day crowns – Smiles by the Sea is. Our CEREC machine makes it possible for us to offer much-needed dental restorations to our patients on the spot.

When you invest in cosmetic dentistry, you should want to do everything possible to protect and maintain your new smile. Halloween, however, can be a temptation for even the strongest resolve. Candy is everywhere, and sometimes it’s hard to say no. If you want to avoid dental problems and a damaged smile makeover, follow these dos and don’ts.

As you consider various dental restorations to replace your missing teeth, you will come across options like a dental bridge or dentures. One restoration, though, offers far different features than all the rest – dental implants. Secure, durable, and attractive, this restoration could be a viable option for you if your oral health and budget align.