What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is unlike restorative dentistry as it is used to enhance the look of your smile or bite when decay or underlying conditions are not present. Lifestyle, age, and a bad bite can affect the teeth of those with the best homecare and maintenance. So, unlike restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry is focused on improving the appearance and overall quality of your smile.
When a website search is completed on the reasons why someone would choose to can cosmetic dental treatments, the top reasons are increased confidence, better communication, major life event, lifestyle habits, and age.
The cosmetic services we offer here at Pine Ridge Dental on Wiles are listed below in the potential choices and we’d love to answer any questions. Contact us today at ((954) 906-3337 to discuss a consultation.
Top 3 Aesthetic Reasons People Get Cosmetic Dentistry
- 1. Chipped Teeth
Chipped or cracked teeth can happen from age to accident. Whether it was a sports related injury or fifty years of clenching and grinding, we can provide treatment to cover the chips while restoring the strength of your teeth and bite. - 2. Stained Teeth
Possibly the number one reason, people choose cosmetic dental treatment, is to remove a lifetime worth of staining. From lifestyle staining such as coffee or tobacco, or from staining from childhood antibiotics or white spots from orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry is an amazing option to get the stain free smile you deserve. - 3. Missing Teeth
Replacing missing teeth can increase your confidence and your chewing power. Having missing teeth in your mouth puts more strain and wear on your remaining teeth. Fixed bridges are the quickest way to replace missing teeth.
Potential Choices
Additional action is sometimes required to fix these problems, but we always stress the importance of dental cleanings. Pine Ridge Dental on Wiles offers a variety of cosmetic dentistry options to get you smiling again.
Veneers
Veneers are minimally invasive, thin porcelain or ceramic shells that are permanently bonded to the front of the tooth. Veneers are customized your tooth structure by taking molds of your teeth and sent to be fabricated by our dental laboratory. These thin shells are made of strong dental materials. Veneers can change the look of your smile by brightening the appearance of your smile, correcting minor crowding, enhancing the prominence of your smile.
There is a second option when it comes to veneers without the need of our dental laboratory are composite veneers. Composite resin veneers, also known as chairside veneers, are veneers that are fabricated by the dentist when you are in the chair. Due to the materials used, chairside veneers are not as durable as porcelain or ceramic veneers. Composite veneers can easily be repaired or replaced while laboratory veneers can not.
If there are missing teeth or severely damaged teeth, crown or bridges might be necessary.
Learn more about crown and bridges under restorative dentistry.
In addition to cosmetic dentistry is in-office dental whitening treatments or take-home whitening are a great and quick confidence booster.
For more information about cosmetic dentistry, call Pine Ridge Dental on Wiles at (954) 906-3337).
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