{"id":203,"date":"2024-09-19T11:59:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T11:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/?p=203"},"modified":"2024-10-02T11:59:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T11:59:49","slug":"cosmetic-dentistry-is-not-just-for-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/19\/cosmetic-dentistry-is-not-just-for-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmetic Dentistry: It\u2019s Not Just for Stars!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether it\u2019s their multi-million-dollar homes, their jet-setting lifestyle, or their jaw dropping wardrobes, celebrities always seem to have that certain something the rest of us want. But there\u2019s one thing they have that anyone can: a megawatt smile! If you\u2019ve always wished you had a gorgeous grin that\u2019s ready for the silver screen, don\u2019t despair. Cosmetic dentistry is more accessible than ever before, and it can give you the look befitting your favorite stars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Here are a few popular cosmetic procedures that can help you get the smile of your dreams, even if you\u2019re not famous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veneers are essentially thin, porcelain caps that fit over your teeth to make them whiter and to hide minor chips, gaps, or even make them appear more evenly spaced. Veneers can be applied in about two appointments. They are durable, natural-looking, and one of the fastest and easiest ways to get that celebrity smile you\u2019ve been wishing for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Bonding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding is done with the same material that is used in tooth-colored (metal-free) fillings and works under the same principle of rebuilding a damaged area of the tooth. If you have a broken or chipped tooth, your dentist can essentially resculpt it. The tooth will be complete again, and because it looks and feels natural, nobody will know it\u2019s been restored!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Whitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Professional whitening is the fastest and easiest way to lift up to eight shades of discoloration from your natural teeth. It can be done right in your dentist\u2019s office in about an hour, and the results are permanent (though they can become re-stained if you don\u2019t care for them properly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum Recontouring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do your teeth look too short or \u201cstubby?\u201d Gum recontouring can help remove excess tissue from the tops of your teeth, so they appear longer and your smile less gummy. This more balanced appearance will better showcase your healthy teeth and beautiful smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, you don\u2019t need to be a celebrity to have a superstar smile. These cosmetic dentistry options can help you get the look you\u2019ve always wanted without the million-dollar paycheck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Lam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kathy Lam<\/a> enjoys working with patients and getting to know them on a personal level. She takes the time to truly understand your individual oral health goals and is proud to provide high quality care in a compassionate, judgement-free environment. Whether you need a cleaning and exam, a restorative procedure, or you\u2019d like to get a celebrity smile, her and the team are happy to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule an appointment for cosmetic dentistry, please visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 630-653-7720.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether it\u2019s their multi-million-dollar homes, their jet-setting lifestyle, or their jaw dropping wardrobes, celebrities always seem to have that certain something the rest of us want. But there\u2019s one thing they have that anyone can: a megawatt smile! If you\u2019ve always wished you had a gorgeous grin that\u2019s ready for the silver screen, don\u2019t despair. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=203"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":205,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203\/revisions\/205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}