Teeth are so important. We judge stages of life by teeth. We cheer when a baby gets his or her first tooth. When those baby teeth fall out, we make great ceremony and have woven fabulous fairy tales around the event. Around the time all of the baby teeth have been replaced by adult teeth, the wisdom teeth start to cause problems and are usually removed. Over the next several decades, we have our teeth cleaned, cavities filled, bridges and caps inserted, and with a little luck and a lot of maintenance, we still have most of our pearly whites at our funerals.
Visiting a dentist is crucial to the whole process. Our dentists are unsung heroes, keeping our teeth clean, filling in holes, and making sure they all fit together as well as possible. Our teeth are like finger prints, and the better we maintain them, the more identifiable they become. In worst case scenarios, victims of accident or crime might only have a dental record for positive identification. How remarkable the whole process is.
Teeth are cosmetic as well, and cosmetic dentistry is as much art as it is science. My friend has a young teenage daughter who unfortunately had horrible teeth. She usually kept her mouth clenched shut, and when she did smile, it looked like her mouth was a set of haphazardly assembled dominoes, jutting out in various directions. About a year or so ago, she went to a good cosmetic dentist who was able to do some extensive renovation of her mouth. The last time I saw her, she was close to having her braces removed, but even with the braces still on, the transformation was wonderful. Her teeth were straight and even, and more importantly, she was smiling and beaming as she talked.
Many people don't realize that cosmetic dentistry isn't just for looks. Straightening and correcting the teeth ensures that they will mesh together properly, allowing for natural wear, as opposed to unevenness that usually results in premature decay and tooth loss. If your smile isn't just right, getting it corrected might also make it last longer.
In Atlanta, you have several options in corrective and cosmetic dentistry, and it's important to choose a dental clinic that will serve your needs. You need to think of it as a long-term relationship, just as you would in choosing a family doctor, lawyer, or hair stylist. Find the right fit, and you'll be smiling for a long time to come.
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Dentistry at East Piedmont (http://www.dentistryateastpiedmont.com/) is a Atlanta Dentist offer the traditional dental services, like general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry. Art Gib is a freelance writer.
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