Trends in Cosmetic Dentistry

Dentistry is no longer just about pain control and oral hygiene. It doesn’t only include traditional dental care, but also many treatments that achieve the goal of cosmetic improvements. There are lots of reasons that cosmetic dentistry is appealing to patients. Some of these are decay, tooth loss, enamel loss, weak gums, teeth grinding, crooked teeth, improper bite, and oral trauma.

To deal with these problems, let’s learn about some treatments that help.

Implants

Tooth loss is more common than most people think. From accidents to tooth decay to other issues, once missing teeth occur it’s time to think about restoration options. Dental implants provide permanent, comfortable, and natural results. Typically made of titanium, implants are attached directly to the jaw during surgery. The implants fuse with the jaw and when healing is complete, an artificial tooth is attached on top to complete the restoration.

Bonding

Damaged teeth can be corrected with dental bonding, in which a putty-like material is applied to the tooth’s surface and bonded with a special light. Bonding restores chipped or fractured areas so that they look as good as new.

Contouring

For patients who aren’t interested in braces or more extensive dental work, contouring is a painless way to correct crooked, damaged, or unevenly spaced teeth. In just one visit, the dentist can alter teeth by removing small amounts of tooth structure to change the length, position, or shape of teeth. Significant results can be achieved with minimal reduction. Chips and fractures can be smoothed, and angles can be rounded to improve smiles.

Veneers and whitening

Dental veneers can be attached to the fronts of teeth to hide various flaws, providing long-lasting smile improvements. There are a variety of teeth whitening methods available through cosmetic dentists, which can dramatically change tooth color and brighten smiles.

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