{"id":265,"date":"2022-10-04T18:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T18:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2022-11-15T18:52:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T18:52:53","slug":"cosmetic-dentistry-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/04\/cosmetic-dentistry-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Can My Child Get Cosmetic Dental Work Done?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_211023152__1668536620_61388.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling teen in a dentist chair\" class=\"wp-image-266\" width=\"294\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_211023152__1668536620_61388.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_211023152__1668536620_61388-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_211023152__1668536620_61388-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The online generation is savvier than ever when it comes to their appearance. Children and teenagers have access to makeup tutorials and fashion guides older generations never had. Younger people are also becoming more interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a> to get the look they\u2019re going for. That can leave parents wondering which services are acceptable for their child. If that\u2019s you, then here\u2019s a guide that can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Cosmetic Procedures are Acceptable for Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many common cosmetic treatments that children can benefit from. These procedures are quick, easy, and obtain great results. If your child has chipped or cracked a tooth, direct bonding can repair the damage to make their smile look good as new. There are also procedures to repair decay; if your child hasn\u2019t been keeping up with their brushing, a dental crown can cover and protect the affected tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Cosmetic Procedures are Acceptable for Teens?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adolescents have slightly different demands than children do. While kids usually just need to repair damage to their teeth, your teen might want their smile to look the absolute best that it can. This can mean direct bonding and dental crowns, but it can also entail more involved procedures. Veneers might allow your teen to enhance the shape and color of their teeth to better fit their idea of a perfect smile. A cosmetic dentist can tell you more about which procedures are possible for your teenager and what they\u2019ll entail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Procedures Are Bad for My Child?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Young people usually have thinner enamel than adults. That means certain standard procedures shouldn\u2019t be done for them. Whitening, normally one of the easiest cosmetic treatments, isn\u2019t recommended for people under the age of sixteen. Their thinner enamel means the whitening solution can penetrate too deep, sometimes to the center of the tooth. In such cases, the bleach in the solution can cause pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes what your child wants isn\u2019t what\u2019s best for them. A cosmetic dentist can help you figure out which treatments are possible, and which they should wait on until they get older. No matter your child\u2019s age, your dentist can help you give them a smile they\u2019ll not only be proud of but want to maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At JL Dental, we know that dentistry isn\u2019t just about your health, it\u2019s about how you feel about yourself. That\u2019s why we try to make our cosmetic services as comfortable as possible for our patients, and why we ensure that they\u2019re of the highest quality. Drs. Jonathan and Laura Mears are experts in cosmetic dentistry, so we\u2019re prepared to offer you whatever services your child needs to create their perfect smile. If you\u2019re curious about cosmetic dental services for your child, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(636) 464-6668<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The online generation is savvier than ever when it comes to their appearance. Children and teenagers have access to makeup tutorials and fashion guides older generations never had. Younger people are also becoming more interested in cosmetic dentistry to get the look they\u2019re going for. 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