[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For decades, Americans have engaged in a quest to remain youthful, healthy, and attractive in appearance. After all, how you feel about the way you look has a dramatic impact on nearly every area of your life. How appealing, trustworthy, and friendly you are perceived by others is all tied directly to appearance. It is for this reason that in 2009, during one of our nation’s worst recessions, Americans spent 10 billion dollars on cosmetic and elective procedures.

From peels to face lifts, the options to quickly achieve a more youthful and rested look are many. However, most of these require lots of down time, are expensive, and the results may not always be desirable. In fact, these types of procedures often leave patients with tell-tale tautness that gives the impression that they’ve “had work done.” What many of these patients do not realize is that perhaps the most effective way to regain their youthful look is not with a plastic surgeon. Cosmetic dentistry offers a quick and affordable alternative which also delivers a far more natural look.

As we age, the color, shape, and length of our teeth change. This gradual shift in the smile has a major impact on appearance over time. By addressing these issues with available dental procedures, years of aging can reversed, leaving patients feeling more confident and attractive. For those most common age-related dental conditions, there are some specific options that your Baton Rouge cosmetic dentist can provide:

• Teeth Whitening – Discolorations of teeth occur due to a number of reasons. For most, it is years of exposure to stain-causing foods, beverages, and other factors such as smoking. Dull or yellow teeth can hinder self-confidence and can even make you look older. Quick and painless in-office whitening procedures can drastically brighten teeth by several shades in a very short amount of time.
• Lumineers – These very thin porcelain shells are designed specifically for each patient. By customizing and placing these over your own teeth, your dentist can correct a number of aesthetic problems including gaps, chips, uneven teeth, and even discolorations. They can also be an effective means of addressing shortened teeth, a condition that often occurs with age, as well as conditions such as teeth grinding or acid reflux.
• Crowns – Crowns are another means of covering imperfections such as gaps or chips in teeth. This option may be a better choice when there is structural damage to the tooth or more severe defects. Unlike Lumineers, crowns encase the entire tooth, rather than just the front.
• Botox – In addition to dental services, many cosmetic dentists also offer Botox. These injections can quickly smooth out lines and remove years from your appearance. When combined with cosmetic dental procedures, exceptional results are typically achieved.

Maintaining a healthy and attractive look is important to most of us. After all, how we feel about our appearance has a wide-reaching impact on other areas of life. Fortunately, there is something that you can do to ensure that you are pleased with your appearance without the cost and risk of major surgery. Cosmetic dental procedures offer solutions that will not only help you maintain your oral health, but that will also leave you feeling more confident. If you have concerns with your smile such as discolorations, uneven teeth, chips, or gaps, then a Baton Rouge cosmetic dentist may just be able to help.

To schedule an appointment and learn more about what options are available to you, contact The Smile Spa by calling us directly at (225) 292-7645. Dr. Russo can help you determine the best course of treatment to appropriately address your concerns and give you the smile that you’ve always wanted.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]