While having a discussion about dental visit, you may think
about a dental emergency which may involve broken or chipped tooth, and/or
sudden sharp pain in the teeth. These are the common reasons for you to visit
the dentist but have you even thought about visiting the dentist for cosmetic
reasons.
Benefits of cosmetic dentistry
Just because the name suggests that it is cosmetic dentistry
doesn’t mean that it is focused entirely on the looks of teeth. The benefits
extend beyond the looks. The biggest benefit is that you will feel good about
yourself. You will be more confident. The quality of your life will also
improve a lot.
On the other hand, you will lose confidence when you will
realize that your smile is not your best feature. You will try to hide it from
the others. As a result, you will not be happy on a general note.
The cosmetic dentistry of today’s era is based on high-tech
methods which make it pretty easier for the dentists to successfully treat a
patient in need of cosmetic dental improvement. Some of the cosmetic dentistry
aspects are worth mentioning in this content.
Teeth whitening
One of the most common cosmetic dental treatments is the
teeth whitening treatment. The reason is that staining of teeth is the most
common problem happening to the smile. Sometimes, you might get your teeth
stained even if you brush your teeth quite well.
The most common reasons for staining of teeth include:
- Ageing
- Tobacco use
- Foods and drinks that cause staining
- Medications
- Genetics
For teeth whitening, you can either buy a teeth whitening
kid from nearby drugstore or you can go for the professional treatment at
dental office. Both methods are effective depending upon the specific situation
of a patient.
Porcelain veneers
In case your teeth are highly stained or there are chips or
cracks, you might not be able to get the problem solved through whitening of
your teeth. In this situation, you can go
for porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are the shells which are applied on
the outer surface of teeth. For the application of these veneers, a small part
of tooth enamel is removed first. It creates room for the veneers to be
adjusted in place. Veneers are specifically created for the patients who get
the recommendation for their application.
Tooth colored filling
While a filling is here
to solve dental health issue rather than a cosmetic one, it still appears when
you smile. When you get a root canal treatment or treatment for cavities, you
get your teeth filled. Dental amalgams have long been used but these amalgams
are of dark silver color. Sometimes, they may look black. Now, there are tooth
colored filling available. These tooth fillings match with the natural teeth
from the perspective of color and texture.
