4 Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Smile
Thanks to innovations made in cosmetic dentistry, it is now possible for you to have the smile you have always dreamed of. It is what this branch of dentistry focuses on: fixing issues that take away from the way a person's teeth and gums look.
It is quickly becoming one of the most popular dental specialties, as people are beginning to realize that getting a Hollywood-worthy smile is much easier than it seems. Your favorite celebrities would look much different if that was not the case. Next time you watch a movie, pay attention to their teeth. You will quickly notice that everyone has perfect-looking teeth except the characters that require scary-looking teeth, like villains. All actors were not born with amazing smiles, they just have excellent cosmetic dentists.
How cosmetic dentistry fixes smiles
As the popularity of this specialty continues to grow, so does the number of techniques that can be used to beautify a patient's smile. Here are common ways a person's smile can be enhanced:
1. Clear aligners
Clear aligners work just like braces. They slowly push the patient's teeth toward a better alignment. Clear aligners are preferred by cosmetic dentists since these are very hard to notice. That is a big difference from traditional metal braces, which are impossible to miss.
Patients get several aligners trays from their dentist at the start of their treatment. Each is used for two weeks before being replaced with another that applies a little more force to the person's teeth. A clear aligner can be easily removed (unlike braces), so using one does not restrict the patient's ability to enjoy foods they like or to clean their mouth.
2. Professional whitening
There is only one way to go about whitening teeth if your goal is to do it as quickly as possible. Over-the-counter whiteners can take months to show results. With professional teeth whitening, patients can expect their teeth to be noticeably whiter after a single session. After a few follow-up appointments, their teeth should be as white as they want them to be.
3. Veneers
Remember those celebrities we talked about earlier? Veneers are the reason they all seem to be born with perfect smiles. These are thin prosthetics that fit over the front of the patient's teeth, hiding any discoloration or flaws. A veneer can be used to:
- Change the color of a tooth
- Increase its length
- Deal with minor alignment issues
- Close gaps between teeth
- Make crooked teeth appear straight
The versatility of veneers makes them one of the highly demanded prosthetics used in cosmetic dentistry.
4. Bonding
Dental composites can be used to fix a variety of problems, like chipped teeth, stains and misshaped teeth. The resin is added to the tooth and shaped as desired. Tooth-colored composites are used for the procedure, making the results look natural.
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