Cosmetic Dental Treatment
By: Ken HurtTotal Views: 240, Word Count: 569,
Cosmetic dentistry is a field in dentistry which functions to make the oral cavity appear much better than it already is. This discipline in dentistry focuses on curing dental problems and enhancing a person’s smile and teeth structure.
Cosmetic dentistry is an advanced section of dentistry which functions to transform your smile, bringing in tremendous psychological benefits. With a pleasing smile you would feel confident of facing any social interaction.
Some cosmetic dental treatments include-
Tooth bleaching or tooth whitening- Teeth are known get stained or discolored due to environmental influences such as drinking, smoking and eating starch rich food. Tooth whitening is a popular dental procedure which helps in removing stains from the teeth and making the teeth whiter.
Tooth bonding- Tooth bonding is extremely useful in cases where the teeth are chipped or cracked. During tooth bonding an enamel like dental composite material is directly applied to the surface of the teeth which is thereafter hardened and sculpted into the shape and polished later.
Enamel shaping- During this process the appearance of the tooth is improved by removing the parts of the contouring enamel. This process is only used to rectify a small chip. The enamel which is removed is irreplaceable. Enamel shaping is also referred to as – slenderizing, stripping, reshaping odontoplasty and recontouring.
Veneers- This dental procedure uses custom made laminates which are fixed to the teeth. Veneers are chiefly used for closing gaps and for covering or disguising stained teeth. This dental procedure is helpful when tooth whitening procedures are not as helpful.
Dental bridges- With the help of dental bridges one can replace missing or broken teeth. After administering a local anaesthetic, two surrounding teeth are trimmed and a mould is created of the gaps which are present. A bridge is thereafter made of one whole tooth along with crowns of two supporting teeth. Dental bridges can last up to ten years.
Dentures- Dentures are removable teeth, which are helpful in cases where people have lost a part of their teeth or the entire set. Dentures are held in place by the natural suction of the gums. If the gums fail to hold on to the dentures, a fixative is often used.
Dental crowns- Dental crowns or caps help in strengthening broken or damaged teeth, to protect and preserve their function. Crowns are made to sit over the natural tooth.
Dental implants- Implants are artificial replacements for the root section of a tooth which is decayed. Dental implants are anchored into a pre-drilled socket in the jaw bone, which works to support the bridge, crown or even a denture. For strong support implants comprise of titanium as the main material.
Cosmetic dental treatments help in the correction of deformities such as –
- Straightening of crooked or protruding teeth
- Removing stains and whitening of yellow teeth
- Replacement of broken teeth
- Covering gaps between teeth
- Treating chipped and broken teeth
Cosmetic dentistry functions to also prevent various organic, functional, structural and oral diseases. Cosmetic dental treatments would allow you to have perfectly shaped teeth, which would enhance and improve your oral cavity structure.
About the Author
Dr. Ken Hurt is a well known dentist and has been in this field since 1995. He is graduated in doctor of dental medicine from London University. His interest lies in cosmetic dentistry, gum and teeth replacement, children dentistry, drug therapy, psychology in dentistry, oral surgery and pathology.
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