Cosmetic dental procedures can improve more than just your smile. Your entire face can be affected. In some cases, cosmetic dentistry can be an alternative to plastic surgery. Dental implants can do more than replace missing teeth for functional reasons; they can be used to enhance facial structure, make lips appear fuller, and enable patients to smile with confidence. Missing teeth can affect the look of the face. Depending on the location of missing teeth, the cheeks may sink or the lips may curl inward. Restoring teeth with implants can also revitalize the surrounding bone and muscles to return the face to its natural appearance. Using collagen to plump the lips has become a popular cosmetic procedure, but sometimes the lips appear thin because the teeth are small. The teeth may have been naturally small or worn down with age. Veneers, which are thin and often made of porcelain, may be used to lengthen the teeth, which can cause the lips to appear fuller and the face to regain a more youthful appearance.

If you have been considering plastic surgery, you might want to look into cosmetic dental options. Implants, veneers, bonding, and other procedures are available to help restore your smile and enhance your appearance.