{"id":73,"date":"2019-10-25T16:11:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T16:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=73"},"modified":"2019-10-25T16:11:36","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T16:11:36","slug":"improve-smile-dentist-in-lakewood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/25\/improve-smile-dentist-in-lakewood\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Improve Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"personKeeping your smile bright, healthy, and beautiful is more of a feat to take on than some people realize. With a dentist in Lakewood\u2019s help, you can make sure your grin gives you something to be proud of instead of having it drag down your self-esteem. Making a good first impression involves a genuine and sincere smile, and if you\u2019re too afraid to let it show because of discoloration or dental damage, your first impressions may flop. Read on to learn five ways you can improve the appearance and health of your grin.<\/p>\n

Semi-Annual Checkups and Cleanings<\/h2>\n

Many people believe that brushing and flossing at home is enough to keep oral health problems from developing. Unfortunately, that isn\u2019t always the case, which is why it\u2019s important to get high-quality preventive care twice a year from a trusted dentist. During these appointments, your professional has a chance to treat problems while they\u2019re still small, keeping your mouth from becoming severely damaged and riddled with issues\u00a0over time.<\/p>\n

Quit Bad Oral Habits<\/h2>\n

Bad oral habits like smoking and nail biting can have more of an impact on your pearly whites than you may think. Smoking cigarettes causes severe tooth discoloration that can taint your smile yellow or light brown. Nail biting can cause dental damage, like chips and cracks, that distract from your beautiful smile. It\u2019s best to get ahead of the game and prevent these issues from occurring by doing your best to quit them.<\/p>\n

Choose Professional Teeth Whitening Over Store-Bought<\/h2>\n

Many people believe they can save money and time by purchasing store-bought whitening kits. Not only are these products not approved to be safe to use in your mouth by the FDA, but they also don\u2019t offer guaranteed results in a set amount of time. With professional teeth whitening from a trained cosmetic dentist, you can brighten your smile by multiple shades in a single appointment!<\/p>\n

Invest In a Quality Toothbrush<\/h2>\n

Do you have a manual toothbrush? Does it have hard or soft bristles? Some people aren\u2019t aware that there is a massive variety of toothbrushes on the market for people with certain oral health problems, conditions, and who just aren\u2019t thorough brushers. Investing in a high-quality toothbrush that is electric, has nice, soft bristles, or is made to be gentle on your mouth is the best way to get the most out of your morning and nightly brushing routine. It makes the process more comfortable, allowing you to brush for longer and remove more plaque and bacteria from your mouth.<\/p>\n

Repair Damaged Teeth<\/h2>\n

Accidents happen, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to walk around letting everyone know you fell off your bike and chipped your tooth when you were 12 for the rest of your life. If you have damaged pearly whites, it can make you incredibly\u00a0self-conscious in social settings. That\u2019s where cosmetic treatments<\/a> like direct bonding, porcelain veneers, and natural-looking restorations come in handy. They can repair your smile and transform it into something that you\u2019ll be proud to share with friends, families, and coworkers.<\/p>\n

A beautiful and genuine smile can make a great first impression during important events like dates, job interviews, and meetings with coworkers. Having a grin that drags you down instead of lifts you up can truly wear on your self esteem and social anxiety over the years. Investing in your smile is a priceless decision, and you won’t regret it!<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Vincenzo Artino<\/a> is passionate about dentistry because through his career, he\u2019s able to improve his patient\u2019s lives and boost their self confidence. He finished his clinical requirements for dental school early and spent his remaining time sharpening his skills and expanding his knowledge of prosthodontics and cosmetic dental procedures. He has years of hands-on experience and takes continuing education courses in his spare time so he can provide his patients with quality and long-lasting results. For questions or to schedule a consultation to see how you can fix your smile, visit Lakewood Complete Dentistry\u2019s website<\/a> or call 303-238-2800.<\/p>\n

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Keeping your smile bright, healthy, and beautiful is more of a feat to take on than some people realize. With a dentist in Lakewood\u2019s help, you can make sure your grin gives you something to be proud of instead of having it drag down your self-esteem. Making a good first impression involves a genuine and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-73","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDentist in Lakewood | 5 Ways to Improve Your Smile | Fix Damaged Teeth<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you unhappy with the appearance or health of your smile? 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