Want More Confidence? These New Dental Tools Can Give It to You!

By Arthur Kezian

Whether you're posing for pictures, out on a date, or meeting new people at a business conference, having a smile that you're not crazy about can do a number on your self-confidence.  If you've always dreamed about fixing your smile, these 5 advances have improved dentistry and can make your dreams a reality!

1.       Dental implants

Nothing's more embarrassing than having gaps in your smile.  Instead of fiddling with empty spaces or loose-fitting dentures, a good dentist can give you dental implants!  That's really just a fancy way of saying that you'll have little titanium roots screwed into your jaw bone, with a natural-looking crown or bridge on top. 

Unlike dentures, dental implants look and feel completely natural.  No one will ever know you have them!

2.       Laser teeth whitening

Maybe you're sick of those annoying trays and yucky bleaching chemicals.  Or, maybe you hate the tooth sensitivity you suffer from all of those chemicals.  Either way, laser teeth whitening can make your life a whole lot easier!

A good dentist uses a special laser to make your teeth as white as you want - in just one office visit.  It's a far cry from using trays for weeks on end!

3.       Gum sculpting

One of the biggest cosmetic dentistry complaints out there comes from people who have "little teeth".  When they smile, they feel like they're all gums!  Luckily, gum sculpting can make that a thing of the past.

In gum sculpting, A special laser is used that removes excess gum tissue and exposes more of your tooth.  As a result, your teeth will look longer, and your smile won't be nearly as "gummy".

4.       Porcelain

Today, some of the most popular advancements in dentistry involve porcelain.  That's because it's used for veneers and caps that cover up damaged and discolored teeth.  If you're insecure about your smile, a thin piece of porcelain may be all you need!

5.       Composite materials

Hate those old silver fillings that get darker with age?  Thanks to new advances, they're completely unnecessary!  That's because dentists are now using composite materials (made out of resin) to fill cavities. 

Composite materials can also be used to bond gaps between teeth.  No matter what you use them for, though, you can count on them to look natural.  That's because the resin used can be custom-blended to match your exact tooth shade.  You can have a mouth full of fillings, and no one will ever be able to tell!

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS  443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 

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