{"id":276,"date":"2023-11-10T00:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/?p=276"},"modified":"2023-12-15T00:04:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T00:04:42","slug":"cosmetic-dentistry-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/10\/cosmetic-dentistry-career\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Do for My Career?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_218346076__5___1697148473_87030.jpg\" alt=\"Woman has curious expression\" class=\"wp-image-277\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_218346076__5___1697148473_87030.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_218346076__5___1697148473_87030-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_218346076__5___1697148473_87030-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be easy to overlook what something as taken for granted as a smile can do for your career, but the truth is that having a grin you\u2019re eager to show off can put you on the fast track to better things. People who smile frequently appear friendly, confident, and approachable, all of which provide a strong foundation for networking and closing sales. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty navigating the professional world because they\u2019re shy about showing their teeth. Here are a few ways <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a> can help you achieve a more ideal smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Bonding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people are frustrated with having minor chips, cracks, gaps, and stains in their teeth. The good news is your dentist has a treatment that can address these issues in minutes during a routine dental appointment. Dental bonding allows your dentist to apply tooth-colored composite resin to minor flaws of your teeth, which they will shape to match the natural contours of your smile and harden with a special light. The whole procedure requires no anesthesia and involves no recovery period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At-Home Teeth Whitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, pigment-heavy beverages like coffee, tea, sports drinks, and red wine can cause stains and discoloration in your teeth over time. Fortunately, your dentist can provide you with a take-home teeth whitening kit that is superior to any purportedly similar products you can buy at the store. The kit will come with customized dental trays and a tube of whitening gel. All you have to do is fill the trays with whitening gel and wear them for about an hour every day for two weeks. Your teeth may turn up to ten shades whiter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Porcelain veneers are the open secret to the flawless smiles of many movie stars, and they are available at your local dentist\u2019s office. Veneers are thin shells designed to fit over the teeth being treated to cover up extensive chips, cracks, gaps, or stains, and in some cases, they can be used to realign a smile without orthodontic treatments. During the procedure, your dentist will shave a tiny amount of enamel from the treated teeth before placing temporary veneers upon them. A customized permanent set of veneers will be manufactured, and your dentist will cement them to your teeth about two weeks later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmetic dentistry can give you a smile you could only dream about previously. With a grin you can be excited to share, you can gain the confidence to unlock professional opportunities and make significant career gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nelson Y. Howard earned his dental doctorate at the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1986 before completing a General Practice Residency in West Los Angeles at the V.A. Medical Center. He is a member of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, North County Dentist\u2019s Disability Service, and the West Coast Society for Cosmetic Dentistry. His two offices in San Diego and San Marcos, CA offer preventive, pediatric, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry like the treatments listed here. For more information on what cosmetic dentistry can do for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/contact.html\">contact the practice online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be easy to overlook what something as taken for granted as a smile can do for your career, but the truth is that having a grin you\u2019re eager to show off can put you on the fast track to better things. 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