Cosmetic Dentistry is a term used for a variety of dental procedures that can improve the appearance of your smile. Cosmetic and general dentistry share a common goal of keeping your teeth healthy and strong, but cosmetic procedures also focus on making your smile attractive. Cosmetic dentists do this with procedures such as porcelain veneers, tooth whitening, bonding, bridges, and crowns. Dentists frequently use a combination of these procedures to create the desired result. Cosmetic dentists focus their training on the esthetic aspects of dentistry and can improve the overall appearance of your face. Since general dentistry education does not include this type of training, dentists must pursue these skills through continuing education. Consequently, it can be difficult to find a dentist that is truly qualified to practice cosmetic dentistry. Click FIND A DENTIST to find a qualified cosmetic dentist near you!
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There are two methods for teeth whitening: in-office laser whitening or at-home bleaching kits. Tooth whitening, or bleaching, is a safe and relatively easy way to create a brighter smile.
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Porcelain veneers are often used in cosmetic dentistry to hide teeth that are damaged, discolored, worn, or crooked. Porcelain veneers , or dental veneers, are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to teeth to improve their appearance.
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Dental Implants are small prosthetic posts that are placed into the bone of the upper or lower jaw. They act as replacements for the root portion of lost natural teeth and also serve as an anchor for replacement teeth.
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Bonding can lighten stains, close gaps and even alter crooked or malformed teeth. Bonding hides any natural flaws through the placement of a thin plastic coating on the front surface of the teeth.
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When a small number of permanent teeth are lost, a replacement or "bridge" can be manufactured to restore your normal eating abilities and preserve your jaw alignment.
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Tooth contouring and reshaping can change the shape and size of your teeth, bringing damaged or out of proportion teeth into alignment with the rest.
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Composite Resin Dental Fillings are durable, strong, and create a natural looking smile. Composite Resin Dental Fillings are tooth fillings colored to look like a natural teeth.
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Crowns can be made out of ceramics like porcelain, gold or metal alloys, or a combination of both materials. Dental crowns, or caps, encase the entire visible part of a tooth (above the gum line).
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Accelerated orthodontics can straighten your teeth, close gaps and reposition your front teeth. The result is fast, sometimes only three to eight months. ACCELERATED ORTHODONTICS >
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Cosmetic gum surgery, or periodontal plastic surgery, can correct almost any deformity or gingival problems preventing you from having a beautiful smile.
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