How To Improve Your Smile With Bridges, Contouring, And Cosmetic Teeth Whitening

Jul 21
07:47

2010

Brandon Delanya

Brandon Delanya

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Would you like to have perfect teeth? Of course you would! If you have chipped, stained, or missing teeth, there are three cosmetic dental procedures that can help you.

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Almost everyone would like to have some kind of cosmetic dentistry to enhance the appearance of their teeth because they know that a brighter,How To Improve Your Smile With Bridges, Contouring, And Cosmetic Teeth Whitening  Articles white smile creates a better impression on others. Movie and tv stars consider cosmetic dentistry a requirement for their work. You, too, can improve your smile with bridges, contouring, or whitening. 
Are your teeth relatively straight but several are longer than the others are? Do you have a small chip in one or more teeth? Contouring is the solution. It can reshape the teeth as well as alter the length in one of the fastest and easiest procedures available. Contouring is a very safe method of enhancing your teeth because only a minimal amount of enamel is shaved off. The overall goal is to have all the teeth in your smile the same length. If a tooth is too long, the dentist will trim enamel from it. If a tooth needs to be longer, he can add laminate to increase its length. This method can also cure a chipped tooth. Although this is a quick fix, it usually lasts up to ten years. 
It doesn’t matter why a tooth is missing, be it from a car accident or a cavity; it should always be replaced as soon as possible with either an implant or a bridge. If it is not, as time passes the teeth on either side of the gap may shift to fill the void. Then you will have to move the teeth back before you can replace the missing tooth. 
A bridge is a pontic (an artificial tooth) connected to a crown on either side of it. The dentist removes enamel from each of the adjacent teeth, and then sends a mold to his lab to create your custom bridge. The dentist then permanently cements the bridge into position so the pontic is held in place by the two crowns adjacent to it. If properly cared for, a bridge will last ten to fifteen years. 
More and more people today are concerned about bright, white teeth because the foods and beverages we consume so easily stain them. Coffee, tea, cola, and dark fruit juices can discolor your teeth, as well as foods such as beets, berries, and carrots. The more you eat and drink these foods and beverages, the more you risk your teeth losing their natural luster. Whitening your teeth is the simple solution. 
The goal for any over-the-counter whitening kit is to lighten your teeth by at least several shades. These kits can be purchased at grocery stores and pharmacies. However, your dentist can bleach your teeth, which will lighten your teeth by as much as ten shades. In addition, a professional will be doing it so it will be safer. Not only that, it will be faster and last quite a bit longer. Your dentist offers several other procedures such as laser whitening, chemical whitening, abrasive whitening, and acid whitening. 
Advances in technology continue to improve cosmetic dentistry. As the different procedures improve and become easier to perform, the costs drop. New materials are being used that are far superior to the compounds of only a few years ago. If you are interested in enhancing your smile with bridges, contouring or whitening, call your dentist today and schedule an appointment. 

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