There is more than what reaches your eyes, and so is the case for Cosmetic Dentistry. It has always been either frowned upon or cast aside for the fear of complications. But the Truth of Cosmetic Dentistry is very simple and we are going to explain all the procedures we do at Dr.Smilez Dental Clinic, Chennai & Pondicherry.
From subtle changes to major repairs, your dentist can perform a variety of procedures to improve your smile. There are many techniques and options to treat teeth that are discoloured, chipped, misshapen or missing. Your dentist can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn or short teeth or alter the length of your teeth. Common procedures include bleaching, bonding, crowns, veneers and reshaping and contouring.
These improvements are not always just cosmetic. Many of these treatments can improve oral problems, such as your bite and function. There are the range of procedures that Cosmetic Dentistry entails.
Bleaching
Bleaching is a common and popular cosmetic procedure used to whiten teeth. Some people get their teeth bleached to make stains disappear, while other just wants a whiter shade.
Discoloration occurs in the enamel and can be caused by medication, coffee, tea, cigarettes, pan chewing and fluorosis. Discoloration also can be hereditary or due simply to getting older.
Composite Fillings
Composite Fillings are tooth-coloured material used to fill in gaps or change the colour of teeth. Requiring a single office visit, fillings lasts several years. When teeth are chipped or slightly decayed, bonded composite resins may be the material of choice. Additionally, it can be used to close spaces between teeth or cover the entire outside surface of a tooth to change its colour and shape.
Crowns
Crowns, also known as caps, cover a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and appearance. Crowns have the longest life expectancy of all cosmetic restorations.
Replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining
- Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
- Restore a fractured tooth
- Attach a bridge
- Cover a dental implant
- Cover a discoloured or poorly shaped tooth
- Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatme
Veneers
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or composite placed over the front teeth to change the colour or shape of your teeth. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discoloured, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Little or no anaesthesia is needed.
