About Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry may also provide restorative benefits. For example, dental fillings are a common procedure used to treat decayed teeth. Previously, most dental fillings were composed primarily of gold, amalgam, and other materials that left visible dark spots on the teeth. Today, dental fillings may fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry, because you can select fillings made of porcelain or composite materials that closely match the color of your teeth, thus maintaining the natural appearance of your teeth and smile. Many people may choose to have their older fillings replaced with newer, tooth-colored fillings to enhance their oral appearance.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is perhaps the most commonly recommended cosmetic dentistry procedure. Teeth are often stained from smoking, food, drink (coffee, tea, or red wine), or poor oral hygiene. Bleaching the teeth can enhance the appearance of your smile.
Smile Makeover
Smile makeovers involve a comprehensive assessment of your smile esthetics in order to improve its overall appearance. To achieve the look you want, it is typical to use one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as dental veneers, dental implants, gingival sculpting, and teeth whitening. These procedures are usually required for several teeth in both the upper and lower arches.
Dental Veneers
Composite or porcelain laminates can be adhesively bonded to the surface of a tooth to correct and repair chips and cracks. Dental veneers improve a worn appearance or severe tooth discoloration. Veneers may also be recommended if you have gaps in your teeth or if you have not had success with teeth whitening.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are artificial tooth root replacements that are used as a part of prosthetic (artificial replacement) dentistry in order to compensate for tooth loss. Often the result is not only an enhanced smile, but also a more youthful appearance, since missing teeth cause the face to collapse, making you look older.
Composite Bonding
Chipped, broken, discolored, or decayed teeth may be repaired or have their appearance corrected using a procedure called composite bonding. A dental composite material with the look of enamel and dentin is applied into the cavity or onto the surface of a tooth, where it is then sculpted into shape, contoured, and hardened with a high-intensity light. The result is a restoration that blends invisibly with the remainder of the surrounding tooth structure to create a healthy, bright smile.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
While consulting with you about a smile makeover to primarily improve the esthetic appearance of your smile, your dentist may discover that there is a need to correct functional problems with your bite, muscles, teeth, and bone structure. If you need full mouth reconstruction, the materials available today make it possible for your dentist to provide you with durable, functional, and clinically sound treatments that also look natural.
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