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Chipped teeth: what nobody tells you

Every time you smile, you are the first person to notice it. A chipped or broken tooth isn't just an aesthetic issue: the exposed area is more vulnerable to sensitivity, decay and new fractures.

Signs to watch for: sharp edges you feel with your tongue, sensitivity to cold, a tooth that looks shorter or darker, or pain when biting.

How it's solved

  • Small chips: resin bonding in a single appointment.
  • Visible fractures: porcelain veneers that restore shape and color.
  • Large fractures: a zirconia crown to protect what remains of the tooth.
Young patient smiling at Dr. Natalia Gómez's clinic

Young and with a healthy smile: the best investment starts now

More and more young people come to the clinic not because something hurts, but because they want to take care of their smile before problems appear. And they are right: what you do with your teeth between 15 and 25 defines how you will smile at 40.

Your smile is part of your style: it shows in your photos, in a job interview and on a first date. Taking care of it early is cheaper, faster and painless.

5 habits of young people who take care of their smile

  • Cleaning every 6 months: removes tartar and stains from coffee, energy drinks and sodas.
  • Brushing with the right technique: gentle circular movements, 2 minutes, and flossing every night.
  • Fewer sugary and acidic drinks: and when you have them, rinse with water afterwards.
  • Check wisdom teeth on time: an X-ray between 16 and 20 prevents pain and crowding.
  • Safe whitening, never homemade tricks: lemon, baking soda or charcoal wear down your enamel.
Did you know? Most cavities and gum problems in adults started silently in adolescence. Prevention today means no big treatments tomorrow.
Real comparison: veneers on the upper teeth next to the natural lower teeth

Porcelain or resin veneers? The uncomfortable truth

Both improve your smile, but they are not the same. Resin is cheaper and done in one appointment, but it stains and wears faster. Porcelain keeps its color and shine for many years.

Quick comparison

  • Durability: resin 3–5 years · porcelain 10–15+ years.
  • Stains: resin absorbs coffee and wine · porcelain doesn't.
  • Appearance: porcelain reflects light like natural enamel.
  • Maintenance: resin needs periodic polishing.

Yellow teeth: external or internal stains?

External stains come from coffee, tea, wine or tobacco and respond very well to professional whitening. Internal stains (from medication, trauma or aging) often need veneers for a uniform result.

Tip: Avoid whitening kits without supervision: they can cause sensitivity and uneven color.

Missing a tooth? Why you shouldn't wait

When a tooth is lost, the bone in that area starts to shrink and neighboring teeth shift into the gap. Over time this changes your bite and even the shape of your face.

A dental implant replaces the root and stimulates the bone, making it the solution most similar to a natural tooth.

Digital smile design: see your smile before you start

With photos, videos and a 3D scan we design a smile proportional to your face, lips and personality. Then we create a mock-up so you can try it on in your mouth before any treatment.

Bruxism: the silent enemy of your teeth

Clenching or grinding your teeth, often during sleep, wears down enamel, causes jaw pain and headaches. Stress is one of the main triggers.

Signs: waking up with a tired jaw, flattened teeth, sensitivity, clicking in the jaw joint.
Preparing for facial harmonization

Facial harmonization: the complement to your new smile

A beautiful smile looks even better on a rested face. With small doses of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid we soften expression lines and balance proportions, always with a natural look.

Bleeding gums are not normal

Bleeding when brushing is usually the first sign of gingivitis. Treated in time, it's completely reversible. Healthy gums are essential before any aesthetic treatment.

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