How important is a beautiful, confident smile? Research suggests that the vast majority of Americans believe that having a beautiful smile boosts one’s self-image and helps with career and relationship building. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the U.S. has experienced significant increases in the number of cosmetic dental procedures performed annually over the past decade. And those dentists who offer cosmetic procedures as part of their practice tend to see consistent upticks in patient requests for them.  

What is the first thing you notice about a person when meeting them for the first time? Thirty seven percent of Americans say they notice a person’s smile before anything else. While your smile should help you put your best foot forward, discolored, missing, or damaged teeth can often lead to a hesitancy to laugh or smile. At Island Tower Dentistry, we want to help you feel like the best version of yourself!  Cosmetic Dental Treatments such as dental implants and cosmetic dentures have helped many patients feel more confident about smiling, and to do it more often! Here are some of the benefits you could miss out on by not smiling…

Most people associate dental veneers with the pearly white smiles of Hollywood actors. And while veneers are an integral part of cosmetic dentistry, they can also be used to address numerous functional issues, including: