{"id":767,"date":"2019-07-24T16:01:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T16:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=767"},"modified":"2019-08-06T16:01:20","modified_gmt":"2019-08-06T16:01:20","slug":"enhancing-your-smile-with-the-cosmetic-dentist-in-norman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/enhancing-your-smile-with-the-cosmetic-dentist-in-norman\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing Your Smile with the Cosmetic Dentist in Norman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you smile, do\nyou find yourself keeping your lips together so that your teeth aren\u2019t exposed?\nEven small cosmetic dental problems \u2013 like minor chips or slight gaps \u2013 can really\ndo a number on your confidence. The good news is that a good cosmetic dentist\nin Norman always has plenty of options for creating a more attractive grin. Learn\nhow veneers and cosmetic bonding can give you the improved pearly whites you\u2019ve\nbeen wishing for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Cosmetic Bonding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cosmetic bonding<\/a>\nprocedure applies a liquid resin to your teeth that\u2019s hardened with a special\nlight. The resin can be shaded to match your natural teeth, and after it\nhardens it can be sculpted to create a more aesthetically pleasing shape. This\nprocedure can be done in just one appointment and is the perfect way to cover\nup minor imperfections such as teeth that are slightly damaged or misaligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you take care of your teeth, bonding will last for up to\n10 years. The resin is designed to look as natural as possible; all anyone else\nwill see is a more dazzling tooth. Furthermore, the procedure is non-invasive\nand more affordable than other treatments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain veneers<\/a>\nare shells that cover the front of your tooth after a small amount of enamel is\nremoved. This treatment can hide any number of cosmetic problems and is often\nused when a patient wants to make several corrections at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared to resin, veneers are far more durable; not only\nwill they often last longer (usually up to 15 years with good oral care), but\nthey\u2019re also stain-resistant and less prone to physical damage. They can be an\nexcellent investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Best Way to Enhance My Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every patient is in a unique situation and will have\ndifferent needs. Normally, cosmetic bonding will be used for smaller changes in\nan overall healthy mouth while veneers are better suited for a more extensive\nsmile makeover. Cost can also be a factor; bonding tends to be the less costly\nprocedure in the short term, but the flipside of that is that the material will\nneed to be replaced more often than veneers. Your cosmetic dentist will examine\nthe overall state of your mouth and help you decide which solution is best for\nyou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are other ways to beautify your teeth. A professional\nwhitening can get rid of stains that can\u2019t be removed with simple brushing; a\ngum lift can help a stubby-looking tooth appear longer. During a consultation\nfor cosmetic treatment, tell your dentist exactly what changes you want to make\nand what you\u2019re hoping to achieve at the end. Don\u2019t leave any stone unturned when\nsearching for the path to a better, more confident smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Bobby J. Carmen is a member of the American Academy of\nCosmetic Dentistry, and as such he\u2019s skilled in many different procedures that improve\nthe appearance of your teeth, such as cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers and\nteeth whitening. To schedule an appointment at his practice, visit his website<\/a> or call (405)\n364-2200. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you smile, do you find yourself keeping your lips together so that your teeth aren\u2019t exposed? Even small cosmetic dental problems \u2013 like minor chips or slight gaps \u2013 can really do a number on your confidence. The good news is that a good cosmetic dentist in Norman always has plenty of options for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=767"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/767\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":769,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/767\/revisions\/769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}