The smile...

I know I've already posted an entry on the importance of dental health. Brushing, flossing and using mouthwash are all necessary steps that we should put into practice at home everyday.

However, from time to time, we must always consult a professional for deeper cleansing treatments or more precise methods of whitening. They can also give us advices on the new plastic procedures that can help us achieve a perfect smile.

As there have been lots of improvements lately on this matter, I asked my dentist, Dr. Darío Toucedo,  to tell us about this new developments and how they can help us.

Doctor, can we achieve the perfect smile?

"Our teeth and smile work as our personal card, fundamental both in our daily and professional life. They both speak of our health and of the importance we give to personal grooming. Nowadays there are different techniques to achieve a perfect smile. Combined, these methods can result in beautiful outcomes that also benefit the patient in its overall health: cavity-free teeth, correct bites and healthy gums. 

The choice of treatment is decided after a careful analysis of the patient's dental health. This is essential and must be requested. There are no quick miracles. According to that diagnosis, a treatment is arranged with the patient. Solutions are not immediate and we must be conscious of this. But the sacrifice is worth while.

Some treatments combine, for example, handmade caps with porcelain crowns. Caps change the shape and color of the tooth without wearing it out. Thanks to the latests improvements on this matter, these caps look no different than our natural dental pieces. 

Sometimes, however, prior to all these, a complete dental make-over is suggested through braces. When so, the new transparent porcelain brackets make the treatment less invasive to the patient. However, of course, there are no magical solutions. Patience and confidence in your dentist is required, knowing that the final result will strengthen your self-steem and personality."

Thank you, Doctor!

And don't forget to smile...