While oral health is the primary focus of most dental offices, many people also seek out dentists for cosmetic reasons. This may be an appeal to vanity, but cosmetic dentistry also provides health benefits by boosting self-confidence and enhancing overall emotional well-being. Among the easiest, and most noticeable cosmetic dental treatments are professional teeth whitening treatments. Such treatments go above and beyond store-bought whitening toothpastes, rinses and treatment kits, and the dental professionals of Southwest Florida’s Island Tower Dentistry offer customized whitening trays, or a more permanent solution such as porcelain restoration.

The link between functional dental health and its benefits to overall health have been well established, but did you know that the cosmetic element of dental health can boost emotional well-being? Conversely, those with visible dental limitations or deficiencies affecting their smiles may suffer from a loss of self-confidence.

Dental veneers have come a long way since a California dentist Invented them in 1928 as a temporary means for changing the look of actors’ teeth. While Hollywood actors certainly still rely on them, veneers are no longer just temporary, and porcelain has emerged as the most durable and realistic looking material for making them.