Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help You Win Your Smile Back
The great Phyllis Diller once said that “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight”, surely a smile has a great impact on people. A good smile often becomes people’s signatures! Some are born with pleasing natural smiles while others crave for it. A majority of people around the world feel that an attractive smile is an asset, whereas an unappealing smile may become a hindrance in ones career growth. Although this is debatable, one has to agree that a good smile enhances personality and self confidence. Now, what do you do if you are not happy with your smile? Don’t be disheartened, modern cosmetic dentistry can perform wonders. Simple cosmetic dentistry offers numerous solutions, right from tooth whitening to repairing crooked / damaged teeth. All of this would help you achieving the smile you wish for, restore your self confidence and enhance your magnetism.
What is Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry refers to all the dental procedures that are carried out for improving the appearance of teeth, gums and bite. There are two specialties in cosmetic dentistry, Orthodontics and Prosthodontics. Dentists practicing them are known as Orthodontists and Prosthodontists respectively. Prosthodonics refers to diagnosis and treatments associated with deficient or missing teeth and oral or maxillofacial tissues. Orthodontics involves the treatment of improper bites. Treatments that are involved in cosmetic dentistry include Porcelain Veneers, Lumineers, , Tooth Colored Fillings, Porcelain Inlays/Onlays, Tooth Whitening and All-Porcelain Crowns.
The Basic Processes Involved in Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry has many processes involved they can be broadly classified as follows:-
- Addition of dental material to teeth (bonding, porcelain veneers (laminates), crowns (caps)
- Reducing gums (gingivectomy) or tooth structure (enameloplasty,)
- Simple teeth whitening (bleaching)
- Straightening of teeth accompanied by improvement in appearance of face (Orthodontics)
Formerly, dental filling materials were usually made from amalgam, gold and such materials which were veneered with porcelain. Today, most of the dental work is done entirely with porcelain and such composite materials which closely resemble the natural appearance of the teeth.
What all Cosmetic Dentistry can help you With?
- Tooth Bleaching: People who smoke or chew tobacco may have staining on their teeth; also some people may have naturally dull teeth. Cosmetic Dentists can give shining white teeth with expert treatments.
- Tooth Reshaping and Bonding: By using removing parts of the enamel, teeth are brought in desired shape and appearance. Bonding is the process in which composite material is sculpted into desired shape.
- Dental Bridges: These are false teeth which are fused between two porcelain caps. This is done for patients who have lost their teeth due to decay or injury.
- Veneers: Veneers are thin coatings that are meant to fill in gaps between the teeth.
- Gum lift: This procedure helps in raising and sculpting the gum line. This process involves reshaping bones and the tissues in the gum.
- Bite Reclamation: This is done on patients whose teeth have suffered excessive wear and tear. This helps them get a closed or shorter look to their face and smile.
Visiting a dentist is a scary term for people, owing to the many taboos attached with it. Going under the knife is not something that everyone is comfortable with, but the technological advancement has made things better than ever. Cosmetic dentistry is now very simple. We specialize in providing the best dental treatment. So what are you waiting for? Visit us today and get your smile back.
