There are a myriad of health concerns from sources like the news, friends, family, employers, doctors, health and beauty literature, and more. It may almost feel burdensome to consider all of the many places in life in which you need to address a certain aspect of health, from trying to lower your sugar intake, to quitting smoking, or even conditioning your hair for a healthy appearance. There are many cosmetic and health procedures to consider. Some people you know may prioritize getting massages for sore muscles or having their nails done. But there are a number of ways to immediately improve both health and beauty at the same time. A dentist in Costa Mesa is available for cosmetic and well-being improvement. Visiting the spa may improve your appearance, but may not do much for your health; visiting a doctor improves your health but may not improve your appearance. Here are some of the many dental procedures that can do both for you.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening can be done either in a dentist's office, via a laser teeth whitening procedure, or with a take-home mold and whitening gel. With laser teeth whitening, a dentist can, in one visit, remove damaging stains from your teeth, leaving you with healthier teeth, returned to their original, pristine condition, and give you a natural, beautiful glow. The same results can be achieved with a home treatment. A dentist can take a mold of your teeth, then send you home with a professional-strength gel. Just apply the gel to the mold, then wear it for a designated amount of time necessary to remove stains and unhealthy discoloration from your teeth. Many people find this method safer and more convenient, though the laser method is completely safe and only requires a quick visit to a dentist. Anyone can look more radiant, friendly, charming, and even more intelligent when they flash a beautiful white smile. 

Dental Implants

Dental Implants are another way to improve your health and beauty in a single procedure. Sore or damaged teeth can be replaced with implants that will safely and easily fit into your mouth alongside the rest of your teeth, completing your smile and leaving you feeling confident and charismatic again. A safe and pain free surgical procedure will be performed to implant the teeth, and only a mild pain killer will be needed afterward to become acclimated to the new set of pearly whites. Single teeth, rows of teeth, or even your full mouth can be replaced with perfect, white teeth. Exposed gums from missing teeth, bone loss or gumline wear from prolonged denture use, and other dangerous dental problems have a solution in dental implants. Even if you have a full set of healthy teeth but do not like their shape or size, replacement teeth from dental implant surgery can help you get your confidence back.

Straightening

But what if your teeth are sufficiently white, with no damage or irregular teeth, but maybe you just want to straighten them out a bit? Naturally straight teeth are rare; nearly everybody can improve their teeth with an affordable and easy straightening method: Invisalign! A dentist will determine a method for moving and straightening your teeth slowly with a series of thermoplastic trays, personalized to improve the appearance of your teeth while minimizing pain and without unattractive and difficult braces. Teeth that are even slightly crooked or crowded are not only unappealing, but can trap plaque and foreign material, making them unsafe. Invisalign can not only make your teeth more appealing, it can make them healthier in the long run by lowering your risk of cavities and other plaque buildup damage.

Find out what you can do to improve the health and beauty of your specific set of teeth by finding a dentist in Costa Mesa and getting started with your overall self-improvement.