Cosmetic Dentistry Explained

Filed under: Building Beauty, Health Issues, Hints — admin at 11:50 am on Monday, November 16, 2009

Cosmetic Dentistry is used when work is to be executed to amend the general aesthetics of someone’s mouth.

In times gone by, you would see your private dentist for routine restorative procedures such as fillings, tooth extractions, etc.

Recently you tend to see many a individuals turn to a cosmetic dentistry when they want to improve the aesthetics of their smile by neatening, lightening, remolding or reviving their teeth. It is now commonly seen as no different to bettering their appearance by way of a new hairdo or cosmetic surgery.

Processes that are used to carry this out include dental bridges, dental implants, white fillings, teeth whitening, crowns and veneers:

Bridges:
A dental bridge is when your private dentist will crown the teeth on either side of the missing tooth and attach a false tooth in between.

Dental Implants:
Dental Implants are rods located into the jawbone which then act as linchpins for attaching dentures or crowns onto.

Fillings:
White fillings are now becoming a standard alternative to amalgam fillings. Generally, it is not possible to even tell that a filling is in place.

Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening is used to lighten the color and tone of your teeth which will turn discoloured as time goes by by smoking, coffee etc.

Dental Crowns:
If your teeth are heavily filled or damaged, your dentist may need to utilise a crown to help reconstruct its strength and appearance.

Dental Veneers:
Veneers are thin slices of porcelain tailored to fit exactly over the surface of your tooth.

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