Thursday, January 27, 2011

Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures Pros And Cons

Cosmetic dentistry is now a beauty need, because it helps people to get that near perfect smile, that everyone wants so bad!. This process is not as expensive as surgical procedures and helps people to have beautiful, white and polished teeth. The difference is the same as when having dermabrasion than laser surgery for skin problems.

The most common type of dental treatment is teeth whitening, which is done to make teeth brighter and whiter for an attractive smile. Your teeth may have become discolored due to smoking, habitual drinking, even having soft drinks or coffee on a continual basis. It is a simple procedure and can be performed when needed, once or in appointments. Your dentist will set out the number of visits required, depending upon your dental condition.

If you have cracks in your teeth, or even spaces between them, composite bonding is one common cosmetic dentistry procedure to fix all those problems. This composite bonding is done through the combination of dentin and enamel, which is then used to fill up the gap, with a strong intensity light to create the bond. This short procedure is most effective for fixing dental flaws, that may otherwise have taken up considerable time. However, not everyone is given this procedure, as the dentist also has to see the condition of your teeth, if they are really suitable with the procedure or would they require extra treatment.

A third type is dental implants. This procedure is for those people whose teeth are severely damaged, to the extent that they have to be replaced with an implant. The damaged tooth is removed and a new one is implanted in such a way, that it looks like a real tooth, and this is way different from having dentures. Usually a cosmetic dentist will discuss this option with you when porcelain veneers attachment or composite bonding does not work well.

In dental cosmetics the fourth option are porcelain veneers. This procedure is to give the teeth a good, smooth, and aligned shape. The type of veneers will be recommended by the dentist after inspecting your mouth. They are also used for covering cracks or chips in teeth surface. People who wish to completely change their front teeth may wish to go for multiple veneers at the same time.

If you have to do teeth shaping; you will have to go through the process of enamel removal.This is a painless, quick and effective method to remove all the enamel and yellowish particles in your teeth. You can also use a desensitizer for sensitive teeth.

Finally, if you really have a severe dental problem you might have to go for full mouth reconstruction. Here a number of dental issues can be dealt with at once e.g. bite issues, muscle, bone, or teeth structure problem. The overall facials impact of a person changes after this procedure.

All these procedures though costly, gives you a chance to take on the world with a new level of confidence, and you can smile with all your heart, something which may not have been possible earlier. It’s almost the same as having facial for skin or hair treatment or even a body toning massage which makes you feel rejuvenated and appreciated.