| Cosmetic dentistry is any procedure that | | | | Porcelain Tooth Veneers: veneers are thin layers |
| enhances your teeth, your gums or your smile in | | | | of composite or porcelain that are bonded to the |
| general. People that have cosmetic dentistry done | | | | front of your teeth, usually to make them |
| often have complained about stained, chipped, or | | | | whiter.o Dental Implants: if you are missing teeth, |
| misshapen teeth. This is a great option for you if | | | | dental implants are a permanent solution wherein |
| you are experiencing any of these problems. | | | | an implant is placed in your jawbone to serve as |
| Evidence of methods used in cosmetic dentistry | | | | a root and a tooth replacement is attached to the |
| have been discovered in several continents and | | | | implant.o Dental Bonding: bonding is a procedure |
| date back centuries ago. Although in previous | | | | where some kind of composite material is bonded |
| years cosmetic dentistry was something only | | | | to teeth to reshape them, whiten them or to fix |
| celebrities and high society could afford to take | | | | any other aesthetic problems.o Dental Bridges: |
| advantage of, they are now affordable and | | | | bridges replace missing teeth and can be an |
| available to the average American. | | | | alternative to dental implants.o Tooth Contouring |
| An attractive smile has been claimed to have a | | | | and Reshaping: this can be done using different |
| positive effect on one's career, social life, and | | | | procedures, some already mentioned. Ask your |
| overall self-esteem. In fact, research has shown | | | | dental professional about your situation to see |
| that even infants are drawn more to people with | | | | what small changes can make a big difference.o |
| attractive smiles than to those generally | | | | Dentures: dentures are used to replace all or |
| perceived as unattractive. It is important that we | | | | some teeth and can be removed.o Dental Fillings: |
| acknowledge that the most basic feelings, | | | | today's dental fillings are more than the typical |
| instincts, and drives we have as human beings are | | | | metal fillings of our youth. Dental fillings are now |
| driven, at least initially, by appearance. The | | | | color matched to the rest of your teeth for a |
| appreciation of beauty is a uniquely human | | | | great smile.o Dental Crowns: crowns are caps for |
| capability and plays a central role in all our lives | | | | your teeth that can be used for many purposes.o |
| and beauty is seen through a person's smile. | | | | Dental Caps: similar to crowns, these are also a |
| If you decide that you want to have cosmetic | | | | solution to many problemso Orthodontics: braces |
| dentistry done, you will want to know what your | | | | can do a lot to straighten crooked teeth or to |
| options are and what kind of budget you have to | | | | correct misaligned bites.o Cosmetic Gum Surgery: |
| work with. You dentist should be able to work | | | | a "Gummy Smile" or a "Long Tooth Smile" can be |
| with you to decide what plan works best for you | | | | corrected through gum surgery. |
| and how you might be able to set up a payment | | | | The most important thing you can do in order to |
| plan, if necessary. | | | | determine if cosmetic dentistry is right for you is |
| There are many different kinds of methods | | | | consult your dentist. Before having any cosmetic |
| available. Some of the common procedures used | | | | procedure done, it is imperative that you find a |
| today are:o Teeth Whitening: methods for | | | | dentist that has the skill, experience and aesthetic |
| whitening teeth range from inexpensive | | | | eye to give you a beautiful smile. You will want to |
| over-the-counter whitening strips to more | | | | discuss any cosmetic dentistry options with your |
| expensive one-time light and bleach treatments | | | | dental professional. |
| performed in the dentist office.o Composite and | | | | |