Dr. Guy Spinner

When they're embarrassed about their smile, young people aren't very different from adults in the way they act. Nor are they much different when they are proud of their smile. More children and teenagers are having cosmetic dentistry as the adult population is becoming more aware of the advantages of having it.

The way society views a person is almost absolutely based on first impressions. Even when time is taken to get to know someone's personality, initial appearances can still remain foremost in the minds of those we have set out to impress. This is true in social groups of any age bracket.

The result is that parents are allowing and encouraging their children to have smile-enhancing procedures from tooth straightening to tooth whitening. They know that their child's self-esteem and acceptance among peers is predominantly controlled by appearances. It is therefore important to many parents to be sure their children and adolescents are given maximum assistance in developing their self-confidence, starting at a relatively early age.

Some cosmetic dental procedures should not be done while the child is still developing and maturing. But many can be used to improve a young person's dental appearance. Braces, one of the standard dental treatments available for young people, are now less obvious and more comfortable to wear than in past years. Dental bonding for repair of a damaged tooth, porcelain fillings rather than gray metal fillings, some adjustments to the bite – pediatric cosmetic dentistry is becoming almost as regular as a six month professional cleaning.

Please contact Smile Solutions today if you would like to know more about the procedures we can offer to children and teens. We can help you determine which procedures would best now, and when others might be possible later.