Cosmetic Dentistry Options For You

Cosmetic dentistry is about giving you a brighter, white and more stunning smile that you can be happy to show to the world! If you have a broken tooth, a stained tooth, a chipped tooth or a tooth that is turned in the wrong direction then a dentist who specializes in cosmetic procedures can offer you an array of options to improve the way your mouth looks. Once fixed you will probably find that you want to smile more than ever before!

Cosmetic dentistry has been around for a while now but its popularity has soared in recent years. The reason for this is that it has become more affordable for the average person on a modest income. Cosmetic treatments for the mouth are also more accessible. While this is the domain for the cosmetic dental practitioner there are some family and general dentists who offer some cosmetic treatments as well.

When it comes to cosmetic dental treatments the dental provider can take a look at your teeth and in particular the problem areas that are causing you grief and can recommend what type of cosmetic dentistry would be most fitting for you. From there your mouth makeover can get underway!

Dental veneers are one such option. They look like a thin cracker but the work they do for your teeth is incredible to behold. Veneers can be made either from a composite substance or from a porcelain material. They are customized to fit your teeth specifically. The veneer will carefully and precisely be attached with a dental form of cement to the front portion of your tooth. Dental veneers are a suitable cosmetic dentistry procedure for those who have chipped teeth, discolored teeth or teeth that are a tiny bit crooked (but not crooked enough to require orthodontic work). In some cases veneers are also a viable choice for patients who have spaces between their teeth that bother them.

Dental implants are a relatively new form of cosmetic dentistry that is geared at patients who have missing teeth. Implants are superior to the bridges that in years past were the way in which missing teeth were replaced. Implants are metal devices that are most often constructed out of titanium. During surgery the implant is inserted into the jawbone (or in cases where the jawbone has receded, the gums) to replace the tooth or teeth that are no longer there.

One major advantage that a dental implant has over a bridge is that it is permanently attached. The dental implant can be thought of as an artificial root for the tooth. Once in place the implant can be used to anchor a false tooth or in other instances a bridge, crown or a denture. The possibilities when it comes to dental implants are many. Dental implants are becoming more and more popular for patients who are embarrassed by the appearance of a mouth that is missing teeth.

If you are not happy with the aesthetic look of your teeth then talk with a cosmetic dentist to find out what treatments are most suitable for you. Crowns (or caps) are another type of cosmetic dental work that is commonly performed by dental practitioners, as is bonding and enamel shaping.