White, evenly shaped teeth enhance the beauty of your face. Cosmetic
dentistry offers many treatment options for people who want to improve
their teeth. The methods can be as simple as teeth whitening or as
complex as bracing and bridging.
How do teeth whitening work?
Teeth whitening products uses materials consisting of peroxide to give
the teeth a white and clean appearance. You can either visit the
cosmetic dentist or use a home-based whitening system. Home-based
systems use 20% peroxide but is a longer process, lasting for two
weeks. Cosmetic dentists will start the process by removing all the
cavities from the teeth and ensuring the gums are healthy. Then a
dental system for protection of the gum is applied. Gels are then
added on the teeth. At times, high intensity lights along with 35%
peroxide can be used to start the whitening process. The light will
oxidize the stains on the teeth, resulting in activation of peroxide.
You will notice the stains fade after an hour, thus making your teeth
appear lighter.
What is tooth-shaping?
Tooth-shaping is the most basic procedure and is an half an hour
process. It reshapes the unwanted shape of the teeth. The cosmetic
dentist can completely alter the shape of your teeth or the shape of
the upper ones to match the lower ones. Even the removal of small
amount of tooth enamel will not cause any damage in the long and short
run.
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers, also called veneers, are porcelain slices that
improve the appearance of the front of the teeth. They also cover any
damage caused to the teeth. They have the same effects as dentures or
artificial teeth. A cosmetic dentist would be able to provide the pros
and cons of this treatment.
What is Resin?
Resins are kept on the teeth for a short time to improve their
appearance. It is used to treat chips and cavities. The chips and
cavities are filled with white fillings. The disadvantage is that
these resins may lose their color after some time, thus losing their
natural look.
What is Bonded-Bridge?
Bonded-bridge is a porcelain or resin tooth with metal or resin wings
on both the sides. It fills the gap left by the missing tooth. The
cosmetic dentist removes a small amount of enamel from teeth on both
the sides of the hole and then the bonded-bridge is clipped on the
teeth to fill the hole.
What is Gum-lift?
Gum-lifting, or gingivectomy, involves removing some part of the gums
to even them out and make the teeth appear longer. It cures gummy
smiles. A cosmetic dentist would be able complete the process in one
or two sittings.
What are Braces?
Braces or orthodontics rectifies the gaps between the teeth, giving
them an even appearance. It is a two-year process to help children and
young adults. A cosmetic dentist would add the braces in one session.
dentistry offers many treatment options for people who want to improve
their teeth. The methods can be as simple as teeth whitening or as
complex as bracing and bridging.
How do teeth whitening work?
Teeth whitening products uses materials consisting of peroxide to give
the teeth a white and clean appearance. You can either visit the
cosmetic dentist or use a home-based whitening system. Home-based
systems use 20% peroxide but is a longer process, lasting for two
weeks. Cosmetic dentists will start the process by removing all the
cavities from the teeth and ensuring the gums are healthy. Then a
dental system for protection of the gum is applied. Gels are then
added on the teeth. At times, high intensity lights along with 35%
peroxide can be used to start the whitening process. The light will
oxidize the stains on the teeth, resulting in activation of peroxide.
You will notice the stains fade after an hour, thus making your teeth
appear lighter.
What is tooth-shaping?
Tooth-shaping is the most basic procedure and is an half an hour
process. It reshapes the unwanted shape of the teeth. The cosmetic
dentist can completely alter the shape of your teeth or the shape of
the upper ones to match the lower ones. Even the removal of small
amount of tooth enamel will not cause any damage in the long and short
run.
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers, also called veneers, are porcelain slices that
improve the appearance of the front of the teeth. They also cover any
damage caused to the teeth. They have the same effects as dentures or
artificial teeth. A cosmetic dentist would be able to provide the pros
and cons of this treatment.
What is Resin?
Resins are kept on the teeth for a short time to improve their
appearance. It is used to treat chips and cavities. The chips and
cavities are filled with white fillings. The disadvantage is that
these resins may lose their color after some time, thus losing their
natural look.
What is Bonded-Bridge?
Bonded-bridge is a porcelain or resin tooth with metal or resin wings
on both the sides. It fills the gap left by the missing tooth. The
cosmetic dentist removes a small amount of enamel from teeth on both
the sides of the hole and then the bonded-bridge is clipped on the
teeth to fill the hole.
What is Gum-lift?
Gum-lifting, or gingivectomy, involves removing some part of the gums
to even them out and make the teeth appear longer. It cures gummy
smiles. A cosmetic dentist would be able complete the process in one
or two sittings.
What are Braces?
Braces or orthodontics rectifies the gaps between the teeth, giving
them an even appearance. It is a two-year process to help children and
young adults. A cosmetic dentist would add the braces in one session.
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