Dr. Scott Merritt

Unmasking The Power of a Smile

BY SCOTT V. MERRITT, DMD

A smile is one of the most beautiful things we can wear. It gives us greater confidence and influences our social lives, careers and relationships. When someone is unhappy with the look or feel of their teeth, they feel self-conscious and, as a result, hide their smile. Cosmetic dentistry treatments can renew your smile and give your confidence a boost.

Missing or damaged teeth impact one’s appearance, selfesteem, oral health and general health. Many people invest in procedures to correct crooked, cracked, chipped, gapped, unevenly spaced or discolored teeth.

Cosmetic dentistry is a great way to correct and rejuvenate both the function and appearance of teeth. Are you too embarrassed to smile? Do you want a dazzling, white smile, or do you want to hide imperfections or restore the size, shape and strength of a damaged tooth? Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the aesthetics of one’s smile, but it also is beneficial to oral health. For example, an untreated chipped tooth is susceptible to infection. Addressing this cosmetic concern keeps the problem from getting worse.

Popular treatments include teeth whitening, veneers, dental crowns, dental bridges, esthetic bonding, dental restorations, tooth-colored fillings, braces and dental implants. After evaluating your smile with a comprehensive exam, your dentist will determine which procedure will work best for enhancing and restoring your smile.

No two smiles are the same. To achieve the ideal smile desired, a person might have to undergo multiple procedures. This is called a smile makeover. To ensure the results of your smile makeover last, excellent oral health care is needed. To preserve your pearly whites: • Brush your teeth at least twice a day — once in the morning and once in the evening. • Floss daily. • Avoid chewing on hard foods. • Avoid tobacco products. • Visit your dentist twice a year for cleanings and checkups.

To achieve the smile of your dreams, schedule a consultation with your dental provider. After discussing your goals, your dentist will design a customized treatment plan that meets your needs. At the end of your transformation, you can enjoy a smile that you can be proud to show off.

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Dr. Scott Merritt founded BridgeMill Dentistry in 2002. The office is located on Sixes Road between Ridge and Bells Ferry roads.

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