Cosmetic dentistry can transform unattractive teeth into beautiful
teeth by reshaping them. In short, cosmetic dentistry can give a dental
facelift to anyone having chipped, crooked, discolored, broken or badly
shaped teeth and enhance their smile. The most common procedures that
are used in cosmetic dentistry are bonding, bleaching, porcelain
veneers, crowns and reshaping of teeth. Sometimes, combinations of these
techniques are used to deliver the best possible result.
Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
Various Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments Include:
Veneers
Veneers
are made out of composite or porcelain laminates that are cemented to
the surface of a tooth. They are used to correct and repair chipped and
cracked tooth and improve the appearance of teeth. Those having gaps in
their teeth are often recommended this treatment. Veneers can be used
for whitening stained or discolored teeth and improve teeth’s appearance
and strength.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening,
also known as teeth bleaching, is probably the most commonly recommended
procedure to brighten up teeth that have stained or discolored due to
smoking, drinking excessive tea, coffee, and wine or due to poor dental
hygiene. Bleaching teeth can enhance your smile and give you
self-confidence. Peroxide-based materials coupled with high intensity
light are used to whiten teeth. Not everyone can be a candidate for
teeth whitening. Before teeth whitening, the patient needs to have
healthy gums and all the cavities filled.
Tooth-Shaping
Tooth shaping is a
procedure that involves removing of enamel of teeth and shaping long or
short teeth and rounding off teeth that are pointed. This painless and
quick procedure can provide a smile makeover to a person with uneven or
badly shaped teeth.
Bonding
Bonding is a process in which
composite tooth colored materials are bonded to fill small cavities or
repair chipped or broken and discolored teeth to improve the appearance
of teeth. A composite material that looks like enamel or dentin is
placed into the cavity or on the surface of the tooth and sculpted into
the required shape and then hardened with the high-intensity light to
match the surrounding tooth structure to provide a natural look and
healthy bright smile.
Dental Implants
Dental implant is a
procedure that involves artificial tooth root replacements to
compensate tooth loss. This process can enhance a person’s smile and
provide youthful appearance as missing tooth most often cause a person
to look older.
