What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
As the name suggests, cosmetic dentistry is a special field of dentistry that focuses on improving how your smile looks rather than just trying to maintain the health of those teeth.
Of course, as with all medical fields, there’s often some overlap. Some procedures can be considered cosmetics as well as restorative, but the most common cosmetic dental procedures include :
Teeth Whitening
The pictures of patients in dental offices always portray smiling faces with pristine, white teeth, but it can seem somewhat fake. This is because everyone’s teeth can become discolored over time, where through stains transferred from food, genetics or just from aging.
A safe, reliable and professional teeth whitening is within reach for you so come in to see us for safe teeth whitening to return your smile to it’s former beauty. Call us to find out more about teeth whitening!
Porcelain Veneers and Dental Crowns
Porcelain veneers and dental crowns make up the strongest and most potent aesthetic restorations possible. Simply put, veneers and crowns are both attachments that can be placed over damaged or discolored teeth, but their function covers much more than just hiding imperfections. Weighing the benefits and drawbacks of porcelain veneers vs. crowns? Come in and see us and we will help you decide the best option for you.
Dental Implants
Missing teeth? This new type of implant solves many of the old dental implant problems and provides a safe method to fill in the gap in a completely unnoticeable way. The result of dental implant is a prosthetic tooth that looks identical to and acts exactly the same as a regular tooth. Dental implants (as well as their cohorts bridges and dentures) can be considered a restorative procedures as well as a cosmetic one.
Cosmetic Bonding
One of the least expensive forms of cosmetic dentistry, dental cosmetic bonding is a great solution for many dental issues. Also called cosmetic resin bonding, this is a potential solution for small cavities, slight chips, irregularities and small spaces between teeth. The bonding resin is a similar to a veneer in that it covers up the tooth. Unlike veneers, only small additions are being made to each tooth, so generally the cost of composite bonding will be much less than other cosmetic dentistry procedures.
Why should I get Cosmetic Dentistry?
The honest answer is that there’s technically no “requirement”. Pursuing cosmetic dentistry is a completely voluntary choice.
However, there’s got to be reason why millions of people get Cosmetic Dentistry done every year, and the reason is this : Your smile matters. With Cosmetic dentistry, you too, can have a smile that adds to your personality.