Cosmetic Dentistry

WHY IS A DENTAL CROWN NEEDED?

Dental crowns or caps fix missing or fractured teeth. They,

• Protect or restore tooth from fractures

• Replace tooth too large or require filling

• Get caps over implants placed

• Restore teeth on which RCT was performed

• Cover discolored, misshapen teeth or badly formed teeth

• Require bridges in cases where crowns are a must.

DENTAL BONDING

Misshapen or misaligned teeth can alter your smiles, and affect the gums, leading to various gum diseases or broken teeth. Dentists use dental bonding where a tooth colored resin is applied or hardened with special lights, thus binding the material to the tooth improving the person’s smile.

This can be the least expensive and easy dental procedure favoring repairing of chipped or cracked teeth, closing gaps between the teeth, and changing the shape of the teeth.

TYPES OF DENTAL TREATMENT

An Orthodontist straightens your teeth and corrects a bad bite. It best suits the adults and children. The procedure fixes buck teeth, crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, or even crooked teeth.

The dentists use aligners or braces to align your teeth in the correct position over time. A retainer is temporarily used after treatment to help keep your teeth in place.

DENTAL CONTOURING

Often termed as enamel shaping or tooth shaping, it is carried out to correct small problems like chipping or overlapping. Dentists reshape the tooth, by filming or removing some enamel and polishing it to smoothen any rough or uneven spots giving it a natural appearance.The procedure is not painful and produces immediate results.

DENTAL IMPLANTS

The implant is a metal device planted to permanently replace a missing tooth. Made of titanium, it is surgically implanted into the jawbone where the tooth is missing. It acts as the root and anchor of artificial teeth such as bridges or dentures.

The procedure is an invasive one. Therefore,the patient is given sedation along with a local anesthetic.

WHERE DO DENTAL VENEERS FIND USE?

Dental veneers or clips mainly correct orthodontic issues like:

• Crooked teeth

• Crowded teeth

• Gapped teeth

• Rotated teeth

• Open bite

• Cross bite

• Deep bite

• Maxillary or Mandibular protrusion

• Midline Diastema, etc.

COSMETIC TEETH WHITENING

Teeth whitening process involves removal of stains from the tooth surface and restores the natural color of your teeth. Everyone’s teeth cannot be bleached, so you need to consult your dentist before trying out home whitening products.

Your dentist will apply a whitening gel to your teeth. At times, concentrated hydrogen peroxide solutions in water are used. Some dentists may use increased speed of light to effectively bleach your teeth.

At home whitening strips may be used for a certain amount of time over days or weeks. The frequency determines the lasting effect of the gel. Teeth whitening pastes are also available. These contain abrasive materials to remove surface strains.

BENEFITS OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Cosmetic Dentistry serves you well when you’ve:

• Chipped or cracked teeth

• Small gaps or spaces between your teeth

• Tooth discoloration and staining

• Misshapen teeth

• Misaligned teeth

WHAT DO YOU GAIN FROM COSMETIC DENTISTRY?

Cosmetic Dentistry:

• Enhances your smile

• Brighten dull or stained teeth

• Improve the shape of your teeth

• Concelas chips or cracks

• Brings balance and symmetry to your smile

• Boosts self confidence

RISK INVOLVED

Mostly, Cosmetic Dentistry is not covered by insurance. Some treatments like dental veneers are irreversible and require replacement every few years.

RECOVERY TIME

Basically depends on the type of cosmetic procedure and number of teeth that need treatment. Practice good oral hygiene at home to avoid visits to the dentist or orthodontists.