What Are The Benefits Of Cosmetic Dentistry?

Our smiles are important to make a good first impression. Cosmetic dentistry is an option that can help us get our smiles looking their best. A family dentist in your area may be able to provide these services.

What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is a form of dentistry that utilizes various procedures to make sure our smiles look great. Some procedures that you may find under the umbrella of cosmetic dentistry include:

1, Veneers: This procedure involves a tooth-colored shell being attached to the front surface of the teeth. These shells can be made of porcelain or composite materials.

2. Dental Implants:This procedure involves implanting a metal screw into the jawbone to act as an artificial root. A new porcelain or resin crown will be made and attached to the implant to replace a missing tooth or teeth.

3.Dental Bonding: This procedure involves the application of a resin composite material to the teeth that is shaped and hardened with a UV light. This procedure helps if teeth are cracked, chipped, or even to close small gaps between the teeth.

4.Teeth Straightening: Teeth straightening involves using devices like braces or Invisalign™ aligners to close gaps,fix overbite and underbite, straighten the teeth, and ease tooth crowding, among other things.

5. Teeth Whitening: Whitening can be done at home, but for the sake of safety and to get optimal results, people often choose to have it professionally done. At the dentist’s office, they will put an acid onto the teeth,then an oxidizing agent follows. Your teeth will be exposed to light and the whitening will occur. Depending on the method, one session will suffice. Other methods may require follow up sessions to achieve the brightest white.