“If you have healthy teeth, healthy gums and good tooth alignment, your smile makeover may be simple,” says Dr. Lysandro Tapnio. “Some cosmetic procedures can be accomplished in as few as one or two appointments. But, it you have oral health issues, the priority will be to restore health to teeth and gum tissue, and talk about properly aligning your teeth. Tooth alignment affects not only the appearance of a smile but also how the teeth function together and how easy it is to brush and floss your teeth. You want your smile makeover to predictably last, so some fundamental principles of functional cosmetic dentistry will be explained to you when I evaluate your mouth and show you pictures of your mouth.”
With today’s technology, materials, and methods, a plan can be made that considers the patient’s priorities and what will be best for their oral health.
“If you have teeth that are worn, cracked, discolored, misshapen, misaligned, loose or missing, it is well worth the investment of a comprehensive makeover,” says Dr. Tapnio. “This will result in an optimally healthy mouth. When I plan a smile makeover, I look at the how the teeth come together. If the occlusion needs adjustments for optimal chewing function and minimal tooth wear, I consider whether a course of orthodontics is needed or if another approach will work. The good news is that orthodontics is one of my areas of expertise, and I provide orthodontic services that are individualized.”
Relatively fast procedures to improve a smile include whitening, bonding, and porcelain veneers. If teeth are significantly damaged with wear and cracks, bite correction is usually best, and crowns may be indicated for some teeth. If you are missing one or more teeth, if you have a bridge that is ready for replacement, or if you have a removable denture you want stabilized on implants, implant treatment is today’s standard of care and more affordable now than it used to be.
Talk to us about financing dental procedures through CareCredit. You can start on your smile makeover in Jacksonville, FL, today by requesting a consultation appointment with Dr. Lysandro Tapnio. Whether your journey to the smile you want takes a few weeks, a few months, or a couple of years, you will be glad you started as soon as possible. Call (904) 513-0712.