Perfect Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is, simply, dental work that makes a person"s teeth look and work better. It is usually divided between two disciplines, prosthodontics and orthodontics.Prosthodontics help to diagnose, treat, and maintain good functioning and appearance of the teeth in people who have serious dental issues. These issues include missing or deficient teeth.
Orthodontists work in correcting crooked teeth and skeletal abnormalities of the mouth. Both of these types of dentists can be called cosmetic dentists. What are some types of cosmetic dentistry procedures one could benefit from? There are several!
A very popular procedure is whitening, also called tooth bleaching. This allows the teeth to appear less yellow and whiter, creating an attractive smile.
Another procedure is contouring, or tooth reshaping. This fixes crooked, cracked, or chipped teeth. It can also correct overlapping teeth. This can be done in one session with a cosmetic dentist. It can also be used in place of braces, as a much quicker fix.
Dental bridges is another type of cosmetic dentistry. It refers to false teeth used to fill in areas left by missing teeth. There are several types of bridges, fixed or cantilever. Fixed bridges cannot be taken out of the mouth. Cantilever bridges are another type used on areas under less stress, such as front teeth. Bridges not only make you look much better, but help prevent gum disease and can fix speech problems!
Veneers, are porcelain laminates that are bonded to the teeth themselves. The dentist whittles the real teeth to apply the veneers, creating a perfect smile.
Finally, a gum lift is another procedure which can greatly improve appearance. This raises and fixes one"s gum line. The tissue is re-sculpted as are the bones underneath to create a look of longer and symmetrical teeth.
Perhaps you have found one or more procedures that are useful to you. Any of these will greatly improve the look of your smile and overall appearance.
Are you afraid to show your smile? Don"t be! Cosmetic dentistry can turn that frown upside down and give you the smile you"ve always dreamed of!