If you are unhappy with your smile, schedulean appointment with your dentist who can help you decide what cosmetic dental
procedure or cosmetic dental procedures would be best for your particular
needs.
According to Wikipedia, Cosmetic Dentistry is
used to help improve the appearance of a person’s gums, teeth or bite while
improving the alignment, shape, and color of a person’s smile.
In today’s world, Cosmetic Dentistry is more
popular than ever with patients just like you scheduling dental appointments for
Dental Veneers, Dental Bonding, Tooth Whitening, and Dental Implants. While
some may argue that Cosmetic Dentistry is just for dental aesthetics, your
dentist explains that when used with restorative dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry
can help the overall health and function of your teeth and gums.
Cosmetic Dentistry can do everything from whitening
to shaping, closing spaces and replacing missing teeth.
Tooth Whitening
Over time, your teeth can become discolored
or stained, especially if you smoke, consume beverages and foods that can stain
or take certain types of medications. Your dentist can either bleach your teeth
in the office chairside or provide you with a take home whitening kit. You can
also buy over the counter tooth whitening products; however, they will not be
as strong. Even after tooth whitening your teeth can become stained especially
if you are still using the same things that stained them in the first place.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding can help improve the
aesthetics of your teeth, is used to fix chips and cracks, and can be used to
cover stains. Some dentists may also recommend bonding to fill cavities and to
protect an exposed tooth root. Bonding can last for several years, but is not
as strong as other materials. Dental bonding can also become stained and cannot
be repaired with tooth whitening.
Dental Veneers
Dental Veneers are custom made thin shells
made from plastic, resin, or porcelain and are used to cover the front of your
teeth. Dental Veneers can change the shape, size, and color of your teeth and
last longer than dental bonding. However, most dental veneer procedures are irreversible,
as some of your natural tooth needs to be removed to make room for the dental
veneer.
Other types of cosmetic dental procedures
that you may want to consider include crowns and dental implants.
If you would like
more information regarding cosmetic dentistry, schedule an appointment with
your dentist today.
