COMMON PROCEDURES IN COSMETIC DENTISTRY
It is a specialty of Stone Ridge Family Dentistry that focuses on enhancing appearance of an individual’s gums, teeth and their bite.it mainly deals with improving the color, position, shape, size and alignment of the dental aesthetics hence bringing forth a better smile.
Bleaching
It’s a chemical process used to whiten teeth. Some people can do bleaching in order to get rid of stains while others could do it to get a whiter shade of teeth. Teeth could discolor as a result of regular consumption of coffee, tea, or cigarettes. However, according to Stone ridge Family Dentistry, some discoloration could be due to getting older or hereditary.
Bonding
This is using a tooth -colored material to fill in gaps or change color of the teeth.it lasts for several years but is more prone to staining and chipping compared to other restoration forms. For slightly chipped or decayed teeth, bonded composite resins are the best material choice to use.
Crowns.
Crowns also referred to as caps, are the most time consuming cosmetic restoration and also have the longest life expectancy. Crowns are used to cover teeth and restore them to their normal shape and appearance. However because of their cost, crowns are used where other procedures will be rendered in effective.
Veneers.
Veneers consist of thin pieces of porcelain which are placed over the front teeth to change the color or shape of the teeth. They are used on chipped teeth or teeth which have uneven surfaces, misshaped, or crooked teeth. Veneers do not need anesthesia. They are similar to bonding because they treat the same problems hence used as an alternative to crowns, which are relatively expensive.
Reshaping and contouring.
Involves a procedure used to correct crooked and chipped teeth and overlapping teeth in a single session. It is commonly used to change the length, shape and position of an individual’s teeth. Sometimes bite could be corrected through contouring.
This procedure can also be combined with bonding and is most suited for people with normal and healthy teeth who want a little change made to their smile.
IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT PROCEDURE
In order to decide on which procedure to take, one should visit a dentist even though the present condition of teeth often dictates the best procedure.
CHOOSING A COSMETIC DENTIST
Before undergoing a procedure you should go through photos that show the former work done by the cosmetic dentist to check whether it fits your needs to avoid disappointments.
One should also ensure that their dentist is up-to-date with the latest techniques in clinical cosmetic dentistry.
An individual could also enquire with colleagues, friends and relatives in order to be referred to the best cosmetic dentist.