But there’s still one category of treatment that’s discussed less openly: smile enhancements.
In middle school, a slippery diving board left me with a fairly traumatic facial injury.
I tore my lip, fractured my nose, andmost noticeablycracked my front five teeth.
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As I continued to grow and mature into my 20s, my teeth didn’t follow suit.
The further I grew into adulthood, the smaller and more juvenile my smile felt.
I found myself not only hesitating to smile in public, but actually feeling a genuine sense of unhappiness.
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Dr. Lowenberg has over 40 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Gum Contouring
One of my biggest complaints about my natural teeth is their size.
So to create more surface area, Dr. Lowenberg insisted I’d need a gum contouring procedure.
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This is especially important when the patient has small teeth to begin with.
Raising the gum allows us to make a veneer that makes each tooth appear bigger.
The procedure will be performed by a periodontist, who will numb you completely throughout the procedure.
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(You won’t feel a thing, I promise.)
In terms of recovery, the worst part is having to eat a limited diet.
Instead, everything will need to be cut into small bites and chewed with your back teeth.
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you’re free to expect a range of $2,500 - $8,000.
“You leave the office with temporary veneers, which is already a visual improvement from the original teeth.
If you want to make changes, the dentist can make slight changes.
it’s possible for you to reshape the temporaries until the patient loves what they see.
Then the ceramist replicates the smile design and fabricates the porcelain facades.
I went back to work right after both procedures and was able to function normally.
Lowenberg says that your veneers can last about 20 years or more.
“Its not going to look as white and fresh as the day you put them in.”
Cost will vary drastically based on the number of veneers you need and where you live.
During the procedure, you may feel quick bursts of sensitivity ringing through your teeth every few minutes.
The results also go far beyond the drastic, cosmetic improvement.
After making the decision to enhance my smile forme, I am smiling so much more.
That joy was always within me, but having a smile to reflect it has helped bring it out.
Choosing a Dentist
Choosing a qualified provider is the most important step in any smile journey.
If you’re in New York City, I cannot recommend Dr. Lowenberg enough.
“The artistry is what makes your teeth look much more life-like and natural,” says Dr. Lowenberg.
It is not just the technical aspect of dentistry but also our artistic eye.
Thats why we call our practice ‘The Art of the Smile’it is art!”
But what I can sayeven moredefinitively is that I would do it all over again.
