Quick Summary
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the appearance of your smile, though there are overlapping benefits for oral health. Common procedures include teeth whitening for stains from coffee, smoking, medication or age; porcelain veneers that alter the shape, colour and texture of teeth; dentures for complete or partial replacement; crowns for chipped or worn teeth; and dental bridges to replace a missing tooth.
If you are looking for a beautiful smile and improved self-confidence, cosmetic dentistry may be the answer for you. This specialized area of dentistry offers procedures and techniques to enhance your smile and create a sparkling new you.
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving your smile’s appearance through a variety of procedures. Although it doesn’t concentrate on addressing your oral health, there are overlapping benefits to both.
So what are some of the common procedures that cosmetic dentists perform? Here are some to consider:
• Teeth whitening –this popular procedure provides a quick boost to your smile. Stains caused by habits like coffee drinking and smoking can be removed, as well as reducing discolorations from medications like tetracycline. Teeth whitening also improves teeth yellowed from age, making you look younger and healthier.
• Porcelain veneers – these shells for the fronts of your teeth can alter the shape, color, and texture of your teeth. They also provide a natural-looking cover over broken and decayed teeth.
• Dentures – provide a complete or partial replacement of missing teeth due to decay, age, or trauma. Dentures are customized to meet each patient’s needs and comfort.
• Crowns – permanent repair for chipped or worn teeth. Made from porcelain, resin, or ceramic to match the natural tooth color, crowns are adhered over your natural tooth to improve appearance and function.
• Dental bridges – used to replace a missing tooth or gap between teeth, bridges fasten to your natural teeth on each side of the gap. They provide a secure, permanent restoration known to last ten years or more.
Other techniques performed by cosmetic dentists include gum surgery, dental fillings, orthodontic treatment, and dental implants. Consider consulting with a cosmetic dentist to see if any procedures might benefit you and restore your smile.
Contact our office to schedule a Cosmetic Dentistry consultation in our Billerica dental office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between crowns and veneers?
A crown is a permanent repair for a chipped or worn tooth. Made from porcelain, resin or ceramic to match the natural tooth colour, it is adhered over your natural tooth to improve appearance and function. A veneer is a shell for the front of a tooth that alters its shape, colour and texture, and can cover a broken or decayed tooth.
How long does a dental bridge last?
Dental bridges fasten to your natural teeth on each side of a gap and provide a secure, permanent restoration known to last ten years or more.
What else falls under cosmetic dentistry?
Other techniques performed by cosmetic dentists include gum surgery, dental fillings, orthodontic treatment and dental implants.
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