Is Cosmetic dentistry useful?
Is Cosmetic dentistry useful?
Now-a-days all age
group people are having dental issues and these are of many kinds they may be
temporary or permanent. Cosmetic
dentistry is not only your smile but also about the teeth,
gums, size, structure and their physical appearance. The appearance of teeth
can be changed by using many techniques.
Dental
Bonding
Bonding is a technique
where tooth colored resin is applied to the teeth with a special light. Dental
bonding improves person’s smile. It is easiest and cheap cosmetic dental
procedure. Bonding can repair cracked teeth, closed gaps, chipped teeth and can
also change the shape of the teeth.
Veneers
Veneers
are thin wafers that cover the front surface of the teeth. It changes the
color, size and shape as it is bonded to the teeth. They provide a
conservative approach compared to crowns by changing tooth’s color or shape.
This process is not reversible.
Crowns
Tooth-shaped “cap”
which is placed over broken or damaged teeth to improve its physical
appearance, shape, strength is called crown. Most of the crowns last from 5 to
15 years based on the material which it is made. Materials used are ceramic,
resin, metal, porcelain fused with metal. Before the crown is placed, the teeth
should be filed down, and then the crown is tightly fixed over it.
Enamel
Shaping
To improve the
appearance of the teeth Enamel Shaping or Contouring
is a quick and painless process. Usually small imperfections are corrected
using Enamel Shaping like slightly overcrowded teeth or uneven teeth. Enamel
Shaping is combined with Veneers, Whitening or Bonding. Results are shown
perfectly and immediately.
Orthodontics
(Braces)
Braces can help to
improve the health and appearance of anyone’s smile by correcting the crooked
or misaligned teeth. These work by applying constant or steady pressure on the
teeth to slowly move the teeth to its correct place. As the teeth moves, the
teeth change the shape as pressure is applied. Metal braces and invisible
braces can be used.
Teeth
Whitening
Teeth Whitening system
is available in toothpastes, rinses, whitening agents from a dentist. But most
of us don’t know that whitening isn’t for everyone. It's for people who have
healthy, unrestored teeth and gums. People with yellow tone on their teeth
respond best for Teeth Whitening.
Composite
Fillings
Sometimes the natural
fillings will be replaced with the composite fillings due to clipping and
cracking. Many people replace their silver amalgam fillings with natural,
tooth-colored composites. Silver fillings will not wear out sooner when
compared to the composite fillings in larger cavities. Composite fillings hold
in small cavities also.
Gum
Reshaping
Gum reshaping is done
for people whose gum lines are uneven and if tooth are short, it improves the
appearance of teeth and gums. Small amount of gum tissue is removed to expose
more of teeth. This procedure can be done to one or several teeth to even the
gum line and to expose a natural and bright smile.
Bridges
(fixed partial dentures)
One or more teeth are
replaced by bridges by placing crowns on the teeth on either sides and artificial
teeth are attached to them. Cantilever
bridge and Maryland bonded bridges are used.
Smile
Makeovers
Dental techniques are
used to achieve a bright smile. Crowns and Veneers are used to correct crooked
teeth, an uneven gum line, and other chipped dentistry. Cosmetic dentists can make a major difference
in a person's smile and overall oral health. The work must be done carefully
and properly and costly productions will worth it at the end after your smile becomes
bright and healthy.
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