What Does It Take to Achieve the Perfect Smile?
By Barry Kurzer | Published on August 13, 2010 | 0 Comments
Thanks to the vast array of cosmetic dental procedures available today, there is an option available to correct nearly any type of dental flaw. Although the cost of these procedures can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, Barry Kurzer DDS assures us that almost everyone can achieve a perfect smile with the help of a skilled cosmetic dentist.
In Midlothian, Virginia, Kurzer is a dentist who uses tools like Invisalign, veneers, and teeth whitening treatments to help get his patients’ smiles to the level they desire. For someone who simply wants to “freshen up” her smile, rather than undertake a complete smile makeover, he recommends looking into teeth whitening treatments. In today’s market, bleaching is extremely common for patients of all ages. In fact, Kurzer says he has been safely bleaching his patients’ teeth for more than 20 years without any sign of damage. Drinks like tea, wine, and soda can stain teeth over time, and Kurzer says that people never realize just how badly their teeth have been stained until they see a lightened up version.
For a most extensive smile makeover, Kurzer recommends going beyond just a basic whitening procedure. He usually begins this process by analyzing the patient’s smile, and letting him or her know if Invisalign might be the answer. Assuming that the patient looking for a smile makeover does not have any crowns, extractions, or dental implants, Kurzer says his first choice for a cosmetic treatment is usually Invisalign.
Any dentist who offers this procedure is in high demand because of its excellent success rate. Invisalign is a type of clear orthodontic that works like standard braces, but without the wires and brackets. At his practice, Kurzer has been treating patients with Invisalign braces for a number of years and says the outcome in almost every single case is a gorgeous smile.
Additionally, Kurzer says that patients love Invisalign because they can have orthodontia without the telltale signs. Oftentimes, people report that their closest friends can’t even tell when they have their clear Invisalign aligners in place. As time goes by, he says, Invisalign is becoming the main treatment option for people looking to improve their smiles, including teenagers and older patients. As long as the person makes a commitment to wearing the aligners each day, then Kurzer says he is comfortable recommending Invisalign as a treatment option.
As far as the health of the teeth is concerned, Kurzer loves Invisalign because patients can take out their aligners to properly brush and floss their teeth in between meals and before bed each night. Therefore, Invisalign decreases the chances of decay, which many people experience with traditional orthodontics.
For patients who want straighter, whiter smiles, Kurzer says that all it takes is some time and dedication on the part of the dentist. He enjoys doing full smile makeovers for patients in Midlothian because he says he loves seeing how excited his patients are each time they come into his office.
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