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Consider These Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Close up on girl’s white teeth as she points to them with blue background

Did you know that smiling immediately improves your mood? Our whole body relaxes when we smile and because of this, our immune function improves. The simple act of smiling offers numerous health benefits, and it can be a powerful tool in generating positive emotions within and around you.

 

So, what happens when you can’t even afford to smile? If you have yellowed teeth, or even missing or chipped teeth, smiling can make you more self-conscious. This may not bode well for your self-esteem, physical health, and overall relationships with others, and this is what the world of dentistry is trying to change through cosmetic dentistry. Let’s look at the different cosmetic dentistry procedures, and what type you might want to consider in dealing with your own smile.

 

What is cosmetic dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is an area of professional oral care which aims to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. Cosmetic dentists work with you to develop a treatment plan unique to your situation. Even though undergoing a cosmetic procedure is not compulsory and more of a personal decision, some cases of treatment do provide restorative benefits to patients.

 

Who should go for cosmetic dentistry procedures?

Cosmetic dentistry is subjective to every patient and treatment plans are highly individualised. Some patients want to focus on improving their oral health while others just want to improve their overall smile. Generally, people should consider undergoing cosmetic dentistry procedure if their teeth are:

  • Stained
  • Discoloured
  • Worn
  • Chipped
  • Broken
  • Misshapen
  • Misaligned
  • Have gaps between them

 

Types of cosmetic dentistry procedures

1. Teeth Whitening – If you have suffered from stained and discoloured teeth, teeth whitening is one of the easiest and most common ways to improve your smile. The process of teeth whitening involves placing a bleaching agent on your teeth lightening your smile. Teeth whitening can also be performed on patients who want to restore their teeth’s natural appearance after plaque and tartar has built upon the surfaces of their teeth. 

 

2. Porcelain Veneers – Veneers are custom-made laminates of tooth-coloured porcelain that is designed to cover the front surface of your teeth that are chipped, uneven, or discoloured. Cosmetic dentists remove about half-millimetre of enamel from the tooth surface wherein the thin shells are bonded to the front of the teeth, improving your smile. They are meant to recreate the natural look of your teeth so you can’t even tell the difference! 

 

3. Porcelain Crowns – Just like veneers, porcelain crowns, also known as “caps” are custom-made. The major difference is that the covering encases not just the surface of the tooth but encases the entire tooth, restoring it to its original shape and size. Porcelain crowns can protect and strengthen decaying or damaged teeth, which can no longer be restored with fillings or any other type of restoration. Porcelain crowns can also be used cosmetically to cover misshapen or severely discoloured teeth.

 

4. Digital Smile Design – Thanks to modern technology, this option for cosmetic dentistry allows your dentists to achieve better outcomes to create your winning smile! DSD is a design tool that can create a virtual smile design on a computer with the end results shown to you. Cosmetic dentists can 3D print and trial your new smile so you can picture what can be achieved with smile cosmetics. 

 

Ask your dentist at NaeNae Dental Clinic!

Various cosmetic dental procedures available can dramatically enhance your smile and boost your confidence. As your trusted dentist in Wellington, we can help you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile with cosmetic dentistry. Contact us today to discuss a plan!

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry; Posted 12 months ago by Naenae Dental Clinic

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