With summer in full swing, you might be thinking more about your overall appearance. After all, summer means warmer weather, which generally translates to skimpier clothes and even some swimsuit time. Nothing accessorizes with your beach attire quite like a smile as bright as the sun. Is your grin ready for a great summer season? Try this quiz on cosmetic dentistry to make sure you’re on the beach ball.
Questions
Q1. True or false – People with nice, straight, white smiles tend to earn better salaries.
Q2. True or false – Porcelain veneers smooth out cracks in teeth, but they are visibly obvious when someone looks at you closely.
Q3. True or false – If you have silver amalgam fillings in your mouth, you’ll have to live with them. They are too dangerous to remove.
Answers
A1. TRUE – According to research released by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, as well as many other scientific trials over the years, the importance of a quality smile affects your quality of life. People who can boast a physically attractive smile tend to give the impression of being more friendly and successful than someone who avoids smiling. Job candidates have a higher probability of landing employment and earning a higher salary if they have their teeth whitened before on interview.
A2. FALSE – Porcelain veneers are astoundingly thin and delicate looking, yet surprisingly strong. They are designed to cover the surfaces of teeth which are damaged or permanently discolored. The porcelain material can be color-matched to your surrounding smile and shaped to look like a natural part of your mouth. No one who looks at your beautiful grin should be the wiser, unless you tell them you have veneers.
A3. FALSE – Replacing amalgam fillings with tooth-colored composite resin material is a popular request of dental patients. Many people are not happy with the potential mercury content in amalgam, though the trace elements in the metal have not conclusively proven to be responsible for health issues. That said, composite resin (AKA white fillings) are much more aesthetically pleasing. If you choose to have an old metal filling replaced, Dr. Engelberg uses various isolation systems to keep the vapor and old particles down to an absolute minimum.
Visit your Winnetka Cosmetic Dentist
Don’t forget that red wine does cause stains on teeth, and more research is in order before the true benefits of red wine will be known. To schedule a consultation for any of your cosmetic dental needs, call our 60093 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
