{"id":48,"date":"2018-01-05T17:17:54","date_gmt":"2018-01-05T17:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/?p=48"},"modified":"2018-01-31T17:18:10","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T17:18:10","slug":"dentist-in-corpus-christi-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/dentist-in-corpus-christi-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a New Smile with Your Cosmetic Dentist in Corpus Christi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-49\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_33606509__1515702488_93422-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman smiling with perfect teeth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_33606509__1515702488_93422-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_33606509__1515702488_93422-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_33606509__1515702488_93422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>So it\u2019s a new year and you\u2019re still evaluating your goals. You\u2019ve tossed quite a few ideas around and feel excited about the possibilities. However, there are some aspects of yourself that you\u2019ve been wanting to improve for years but never included them on your list of goals for a new calendar cycle. One of them centers around your teeth. You\u2019re just not happy with the way they look, but you\u2019ve come to accept them as they are because you\u2019ve never thought it possible to fix them. But your cosmetic dentist in Corpus Christi has come to renew your hope. He says that a perfect smile is something that everybody can have. Learn more about the different ways to achieve it.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is Cosmetic Dentistry?<\/h2>\n<p>Cosmetic dentistry is the area of oral care that focuses on aesthetics. It\u2019s value centers on the reality that the way you feel about yourself is just as vital to your total wellness as the other aspects of oral care.<\/p>\n<p>There are countless studies to back this up, including the \u201ctheory of self-concept\u201d that the field of psychology discovered in the mid-20<sup>th<\/sup> century. It states that the way you feel about yourself factors heavily into determining your reality. That means that if you look into the mirror each morning and see the face of a winner, you are more likely to go into the world and conduct yourself as such.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/h2>\n<p>There are countless modalities that fall under the category of cosmetic dentistry. Here listed are some of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ClearCorrect <\/strong>\u2013 These are alternatives to traditional braces that allow you to maintain your dignity while straightening your teeth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In-Practice Teeth Whitening <\/strong>\u2013 This is a way to restore the glimmer of your smile using a high-powered, but safe process monitored by your dentist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At-Home Whitening <\/strong>\u2013 This is an option for those who prefer the convenience of their home for whitening their teeth. Your dentist will provide you with a high-grade whitening gel and instructions on how to apply it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tooth-Colored Fillings <\/strong>\u2013 Unlike the old-fashioned fillings that are made from a mixture of metal alloys, tooth-colored fillings allow you to have a more natural look and stronger application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Porcelain Veneers <\/strong>\u2013 If you have discolored, misaligned, crooked or gapped teeth, veneers can mask them and present a beautifully symmetrical smile to the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-Ceramic Restorations <\/strong>\u2013 A final option is the all-ceramic restoration method. It restores the aesthetic appeal and function of your teeth with crowns, bridges, inlays and outlays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You now have a way to achieve what for so long has seemed impossible \u2013 a perfect smile. So instead of just adding this to your list of new year\u2019s resolutions, pick up your phone and make the call to schedule an initial appointment with your dentist in Corpus Christi, and get ready to look in the mirror and love what you see.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. John T. Thompson went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Baylor College of Dentistry. He practices at John T. Thompson and can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So it\u2019s a new year and you\u2019re still evaluating your goals. You\u2019ve tossed quite a few ideas around and feel excited about the possibilities. 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