Being a teenager is hard enough. Add in things like social media, peer pressure, and general angst, and you’re often left with a perfect storm of insecurities. But what if your teen is self-conscious about their smile? While teaching them excellent oral hygiene practices early on can help boost their confidence when they open their mouth, if they have noticeable dental flaws that are making them feel anxious, cosmetic dentistry may be able to help. Here’s a closer look at a few popular treatments that are safe for teenage patients, and how they can help your high schooler look and feel their best!
Metal-Free Crowns & Restorations
Does your teen have older metal fillings or crowns that are noticeable when they open their mouth to eat, speak, or smile? While these restorations are very durable and long-lasting, they can certainly be embarrassing to today’s image conscious kids. Replacing that traditional dental work with metal-free, tooth-colored fillings and crowns can help alleviate some of the anxiety your child feels when socializing. Because they blend seamlessly into their arches, there won’t be any unsightly dark spots, allowing them to be themselves without hesitating or holding back, and they work just as well as metal, so your teen’s teeth will stay healthy and strong.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding uses the same durable, natural-looking material used in tooth-colored fillings to rebuild the damaged area of a tooth. It’s great for teeth with chips, uneven wear, or that are simply too small for their smile. This treatment is not only fast (it can be done in under an hour), but it’s also painless, and the results can last for up to five years with proper brushing, flossing, and regular dental exams and cleanings.
Teeth Whitening
Does your teen have stained teeth due to diet or medications? Unfortunately, sometimes brushing isn’t enough to lift these deposits. In some cases, patients turn to over-the-counter whitening kits available at their local discount store, only to find that they have wasted their money on sub-par results. Don’t throw away your hard-earned savings. Professional whitening from your dentist may cost a bit more up front than those flimsy white strips, but it pays for itself in results. In fact, your teen can experience an improvement of up to eight shades in about two weeks, and the custom trays are theirs to keep and refill as necessary.
Remember, in this day and age of influencers, streamers, selfies, modern teens have unprecedented pressure to look their best. If your son or daughter feels insecure or embarrassed by the condition of their smile, speak to your dentist today about how a cosmetic dentistry treatment could help give them the confidence they deserve!
About Our Practice
At Attleboro Dental Group, we’ve assembled a team of skilled and caring dentists to meet all of your dental needs. If your teenager is insecure about the shade, shape, or size of their teeth, we’ve got a treatment to help. To learn more about how cosmetic dentistry could improve their smile and their confidence, schedule a consultation with one of our incredible dentists today by visiting our website or calling 774-331-0260.
