Cosmetic Dentistry - Who Needs It?
Cosmetic dentistry can help you acheieve a perfect smile with white stainless teeth is a very hard goal to achieve. Lots of patients were also not educated on proper dental care, or given there teeth the attention necessary to keep a white perfect smile. If someone is more active in sports and physical activity they may be more prone to injury.Fast Facts On Cosmetic Dentistry
- Fillings were used as far back as 4,000 years ago!
- Gold was one of the original dental materials.
- Cosmetic procedures can benefit you functionally as well!
The primary focus of cosmetic dentistry is on the patient’s outward appearance. However, there are a variety of functional concerns that may be solved with aesthetic appliances. There are many different cosmetic dental treatments, thus there is a lot to cover in this article.
Inlays & Onlays
Inlays & onlays are known in the cosmetic dentistry field as indirect fillings, these have to be made in a lab. If a tooth has mild to moderate decay, or not enough of the tooth structure to support a filling, then the onlay will be used. These inserts are typically made in a lab from a composite of porcelain.
While the main purpose of inlays and onlays is to restore the tooth, they also help strengthen, shape, and help stave off future decay.
Composite Bonding
Dental Veneers
Veneers, generally made from ceramic, are typically used for the teeth in the front of the mouth, dental veneers are used to close gaps, reshape teeth, and cover-up deep oral stains. Veneers also can help with things like chewing and even speaking.
If you have gaps in your teeth they can create speech impediments such as lisps, or mispronouncing words, veneers may help fix this issue.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is probably the most well-known and used cosmetic dentistry procedure. Its entire purpose is to decrease the effect of stains and discoloration. This is done through many methods, patients can even get off-the-shelf products that will whiten teeth. These products have slightly abrasive materials in them that will gently polish the teeth to make them whiter. This will work if the staining is only superficial, and may even make them slightly whiter if the staining is deeper. You can even get laser teeth whitening, or get a at-home solution with white strips.
Dental Implants
Invisalign – Clear Braces
Summary
- Dental Implants
- Professional Teeth Whitening
- Dental Veneers
- Composite Bonding
- Inlays & Onlays
- Invisalign
How much does cosmetic dentistry cost?
Cosmetic dentistry costs will change depending on the procedure required, since there are lots of procedures available, costs will be different based on the procedure. At Smiles Dental Group we are always below whatever the Alberta Dental Fee guide recommends because we want you to get the most value for your money.
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your situation, you might need one or more of them. If you think you might need a cosmetic enhancement always talk to your dentist first.
You should have an implant, bridge, or partial denture depending on what is advised for you. Your other teeth could move into the gap created by the missing teeth which can be a problem. You also leave a more exposed gum line which could be more easily infected.
