Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry  is a general term encompassing a variety of cosmetic dental procedures that focus on improving your smile. Most cosmetic dentistry procedures are elective. However, some of them also provide restorative benefits as well.

Reasons to Get Cosmetic Dentistry

Here are just a few of the reasons you might want to consider getting cosmetic dentistry.

• Missing teeth
• Severely stained teeth
• Cracked, chipped, or damaged teeth
• Tooth decay
• Crooked or misshapen teeth
• Gummy smile

The Different Types of Cosmetic Dentistry

These are the most common types of cosmetic dentistry.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental procedure. There are DIY teeth whitening kits available. However, professional teeth whitening can get your teeth up to eight shades whiter, and it has longer-lasting results. Your dentist in Canton, OH, can whiten your teeth in their office using carbamide or hydrogen peroxide and a laser light activator.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells made of medical-grade porcelain, ceramic, or resin. The veneers are placed over the fronts of your teeth and are crafted to look like your natural teeth. Your dentist will remove some of your tooth enamel before bonding the veneers to your teeth.

Dental veneers can correct a number of dental issues, such as stained teeth, crooked or damaged teeth, and gaps between your teeth.

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is used to change the shape of a tooth and make it look more uniform. It can also make your tooth wider, longer, or smoother. Additionally, dental bonding can be used to cover small cracks in your teeth, discoloration, or other dental imperfections.

Tooth Contouring

Tooth contouring removes tiny amounts of your tooth’s enamel. The purpose of tooth contouring is to change the shape of your teeth. However, your teeth don’t have much enamel on them to begin with; therefore, only a small amount can be removed.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are performed for cosmetic purposes, restoration purposes, or both. During the dental implant procedure, your dentist will remove your tooth (or teeth) and its roots. A dental implant post that looks like a screw will be placed into the root canal cavity. Your dentist will then place a healing cap over your implant.

You will then have to wait for the bone to fuse to your new implant. This takes about three to six months or so. How long osseointegration (bone fusion) takes will depend on your implant location and bone health.

After the bone has fused to your new implant, the dentist will place an abutment on top of it. The abutment is what connects your implant to your new artificial tooth. The implants fusing with your bone is what makes the dental implants just as strong as your natural teeth.

The implant portion of your dental implants will generally last you a lifetime if you practice good oral hygiene. The artificial tooth, however, will usually have to be replaced every 10 to 15 years or so.

Contact Vani M. Patibandla DDS – A Reputable Dentist in Canton, OH

If you want to improve your smile, please Contact Vani M. Patibandla DDS, today. We’d love to help you perfect your smile.