What Kind of Problems Can Cosmetic Dentists Treat?

These are beauty-centric times we live in. An appealing and attractive physical appearance has been shown to impact professional lives, self esteem, confidence, a sense of self worth, and personal relationships. Studies have shown that people who present an attractive appearance are more likely to draw attention, to present a favorable first impression during job interviews, and have better social skills. A well groomed appearance is very important, and part of grooming yourself well is a bright and confident smile.

Cosmetic dentistry can help fix flaws and imperfections in your teeth, contributing to a bright smile. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that can cover a variety of procedures aimed at improving the quality and appearance of your smile. The number of dental problems that can be corrected using cosmetic dentistry is vast.

Cosmetic dentistry is often used to correct minor imperfections, like chipped teeth. Front teeth that have a jagged appearance or are chipped, can mar an otherwise perfect smile. Your dentist will use composite resin, which is a tooth -colored material to fill these chips, and even out the appearance of the teeth.

Stained teeth or yellow teeth are part of the natural process of aging. This can also occur because of smoking, excessive intake of caffeine, improper dental hygiene and drinking alcohol. Bleaching is one of the most basic techniques in cosmetic dentistry. Your dentist will bleach your teeth to lighten them, and brighten your smile. Home bleaching kits are available, but for best results, ask your dentist for a professional bleaching treatment. 

Cosmetic dentistry may use composite resin to fill cracks in the teeth. Cavities or cracks in the front of the teeth can ruin the most perfect set of teeth. In decades past, fillings used to consist mainly of silver amalgam filings, which could be seen far away. However, new generation composite resin fillings resemble the natural appearance of the teeth, and can fix cavities without drawing unwanted attention to your teeth. These composites can include, direct composites which are placed in the cavity and set by using a special light. Inlays and onlays can also help conceal these blemishes to a much higher degree, although these can cost more. 

People with teeth that are unevenly shaped, can use recontouring to reshape the teeth. Longer teeth can be recontoured to make them match with the rest of the teeth, ensuring a perfect smile. Your dentist may use composite material to close small gaps between the teeth. He may also use veneers.  These are bonded to the teeth to give a brand new  appearance to the teeth.