Cosmetic dentistry, a term refers to the change in the smile
by improving the appearance of gums and teeth. It focuses on improving the
teeth color, shape, size and alignment. A dentist will be able to help you
determine which one will work the best in brightening your smile. There are
many procedures for doing cosmetic dentistry. It depends on each patient’s need
and appearance.
Some basic procedures that include in cosmetic dentistry
are:
1. Cosmetic
Teeth Whitening: to whiten the stained or discolored teeth,
teeth whitening is the facility which is also called as ‘Teeth Bleaching’.
People who have discolored or teeth having darker shade are supposed to undergo
this technique. Not everyone’s teeth can be bleached. It is necessary to ask
the dentist prior to undergoing whitening.
2. Cosmetic
Dental Implants: It’s
a technique in which metal device made out of titanium is placed in the jawbone
to replace the missing teeth. It acts as a support system which helps in
anchoring artificial tooth.
3. Teeth
Reshaping: when the dentist removes or fill the enamel, to change
the shape of the tooth is called Reshaping. It is used to alter the shape,
size, and color of the teeth.
4. Cosmetic
Tooth Bonding: it is a process in which dental like material is
applied to tooth’s surface which is sculpted according to other tooth shape and
later on gets hardened and polished. This process is used in case of cracked and
broken teeth to repair them.
5. Dental
Veneers: These
are porcelain laminates that are bonded to the teeth. They are custom made.
These are used to treat the crooked tooth, discolored teeth, chipped teeth or even to cover spaces in
between the teeth.
6. Dental Crowns: Crowns, also called caps,
are tailor-made to fit over the whole tooth. They are usually made out of
acrylic or porcelain that has been fused to metal to withstand biting pressure.
Crowns can be used in cosmetic dentistry to treat teeth that are poorly shaped,
badly decayed, broken, chipped, have had large fillings, or to cover spaces in between teeth.
What you have to change and how it will be changed, it is
better to discuss with your dentist. He will prescribe you the best cosmetic
dental procedure according to your needs. Consult the cosmetic dentist only,
not every dentist is capable of doing these procedures.
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