Once your kids grow into teens, they’ll likely become more socially conscious and concerned about their looks. It’d only be natural if they started wanting prettier smiles as a result. That said, modern dental care has some good news: your teen can benefit from cosmetic dentistry! Several aesthetic dental treatments suit adolescents, so middle and high schoolers have options. For more details, keep reading to learn how today’s teens can benefit from cosmetic dental work.
Can Teens Even Get Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry may seem like an adult-only field, but it really isn’t. Even teenagers can receive some of its procedures in the right situations.
Indeed, less invasive cosmetic procedures are often available for teens. These options remain safe for younger patients and won’t harm their long-term oral health. More importantly, such services can address many smile flaws that bother someone in their teen years. Getting them would thus help your adolescent build their confidence, improve their mood, and form new social connections.
To learn whether your child is eligible for cosmetic dentistry, consult your pediatric dentist. They’ll guide you on how (and whether) to proceed.
Cosmetic Dental Options for Teens
More than a few of today’s cosmetic dental options suit teens. Good examples of these include:
Professional Teeth Whitening
While a stained smile is tricky for anyone, it’s tough for a self-conscious teen. Luckily, teeth whitening from a dentist could safely remove your youngster’s tooth stains. The treatment’s bleaching gel isn’t toxic and won’t harm a teen’s enamel. On the contrary, it would just make your adolescent feel better by brightening their smile.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Teens with damaged teeth often feel awkward about their flawed grins. As a result, they’re prime candidates for dental bonding – a service that hides smile flaws with tooth-colored resin. This resin blends seamlessly with surrounding teeth and conceals minor stains, chips, and uneven spacing. Better yet, it’s non-toxic and won’t damage your teen’s grin.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
If a teen is greatly bothered by their crooked teeth, they may want to consider Invisalign. This option’s clear trays (i.e., “aligners”) would quickly straighten out their misaligned grin. Furthermore, said trays are safe to use and shouldn’t cause damage to one’s teeth or gums. Invisalign would just align the teen’s smile discreetly and conveniently!
Your teen really can benefit from cosmetic dentistry. So, talk to your pediatric dental provider to see if a treatment would help them.
About the Practice
Khoi Dental Group (formerly Carlson Dental Group) is based in Jacksonville, FL. Led by Drs. Khoi Le and Edward Murray, our practice aims to give every patient world-class dentistry. We thus tailor our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental services to your smile, ensuring you get the best results possible. Our office is also proud to provide emergency oral care as needed. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (904)-262-8409.