The Uses Of Cosmetic Dentistry

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The Uses Of Cosmetic DentistryCosmetic dentistry is, to put it simply, a series of techniques and procedures which are less useful in keeping your teeth healthy than in keeping your smile attractive and even. Here are a few examples:

  • Tooth whitening. Plaque and tartar are removed in the course of a regular cleaning, but over time tooth enamel itself can become yellow and stained. As such, almost everyone could stand for a whiter smile courtesy of professional whitening techniques.
  • Bonding. This involves bonding a special resin to your existing teeth, and this resin has many different applications. For instance, a dentist can use it to protect tooth roots exposed by receding gums, to reshape broken or irregular teeth, to provide an even shade of white to stained teeth, and even to fill in the space between teeth so that flossing becomes unnecessary. Whatever the application, the resin typically lasts for several years.
  • Reshaping. While bonding resin adds material to your teeth, sometimes a cosmetic dentist also has to grind some enamel away in order to achieve the perfectly symmetrical smile.
  • Veneers. Applying a porcelain veneer is a way to change your smile’s appearance without having to put in too much work beneath the hood. A custom veneer can attach directly to your teeth and change the way they look to others without any of the added hassle or expense of a full crown replacement, and the veneer also has a longer lifespan than bonding resin.
  • Crown replacement. Sometimes you may happen to have a perfectly healthy tooth whose irregular shape simply demands replacement. Perhaps the tooth is chipped or broken, or perhaps there is some sort of general unevenness which could be fixed if it were completely remolded.

If you have concerns about the beauty of your smile, you should consult with a cosmetic dentist to find out what’s best for you. If you should happen to live around Thousand Oaks in Southern California, then by all means stop by the offices of Community Dental Group for a complimentary consultation about your dental health and wellbeing.