I love that my family dentist is tech-savvy. It's so easy to book a dentist on his smartphone app if I have a tooth problem or if anyone in my family needs emergency problems (I can choose either my normal dentist or another dentist in his practise depending on availability). He also has some great cameras so that we can see exactly what is going on during treatment. I prefer not to see this, but my kids love to be able to see the dentist using his specialised tools to clean and repair their teeth. This blog has some tips on finding a tech-savvy dentist to help give your family the best possible dental care.
Cosmetic dentists offer a range of dental treatments that can dramatically improve an individual's smile and also lead to better overall oral health. Here is a look at some common treatments currently being used to give patients a smile makeover.
Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is a non-invasive cosmetic dentistry treatment because it only focuses on the tooth enamel —the hard, white, outermost layer of the tooth—which tends to yellow or become discoloured over time. Teeth whitening can be carried out professionally at the dental chair or be self-administered using the various at-home teeth whitening kits available over-the-counter. Teeth whitening is perhaps that most commonly performed cosmetic dentistry procedure because its side effects are minor and rarely occur. When side effects arise, they resolve after a couple of days.
Dentures
Dentures are basically removable artificial teeth, and they can either be partial or complete. Partial dentures are used to treat patients who have lost or are missing one or a couple of natural teeth. Complete dentures, on the other hand, are designed for patients that have lost all their natural teeth. Implant-supported dentures are a special type of dentures that are attached to and supported by dental implants. Dental implants are artificial root canal replacements for lost natural teeth. They help to stimulate the jawbone by strengthening the force of a bite. Dentures help give a person a fuller facial appearance.
Dental crowns
Crowns are a type of cosmetic dentistry treatment that are designed to restore damaged teeth. For a tooth to be restored with crowns, it should not be in danger of being lost. Dental crown treatment involves placing a tooth-shaped "cap" over the damaged tooth so as to give the tooth a fuller appearance. In essence, the covering placed over the affected tooth helps to restore the initial shape and size of the tooth. In the process, the tooth is also strengthened.
Dental veneers
Veneers are custom-fabricated shells used to cover the tooth enamel, so they are made to match the look of natural teeth as much as possible. This dental treatment is used to correct a number of teeth imperfections, including severe tooth discolouration, cracked or chipped teeth, and gaps between teeth.
If you are a candidate for any of the above discussed treatments or any other type of cosmetic dentistry treatment, you should contact a cosmetic dentist. They will assess your situation and prescribe the most suitable treatment for you.
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