The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

Posted On 25th Jan 2012 by drpaulmckay

Having the perfect teeth is a desire of many. It allows for the perfect smile, builds confidence and can even improve oral health. There are a range of different cosmetic teeth procedures for treatment of different conditions. Let's take a look at some of the most common procedures as well as some of the benefits of cosmetic dentistry.

Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening has become widely popular in the last 15 years or so with many companies offering home treatments. These usually take a minimum of 2 weeks for any significant results to show. A cosmetic dentist can produce significant results in just under an hour as well as provide a home whitening treatment to keep your teeth sparkling.

Gumlifts
Sometimes the teeth itself are fine but excessive or uneven gumline is prohibiting the perfect smile. A cosmetic dentist is able to treat this through a minor gingival tissue recontouring procedure (gumlift). This procedure can be done on a single tooth (where the gum may be lower, making the teeth appear crooked) or on a number of teeth (for example when the gum is lower on a number of teeth giving a 'gummy' smile).

Porcelain Veneers and Crowns
Porcelain veneers are a small, thin 'plate' that can be glued to the front of teeth. They are an instant rejuvenation for the cosmetic appearance of teeth improving the colour, shape, surface, position and length of a tooth. Make sure to look for a cosmetic dentistry that makes your porcelain veneers on-site!

Porcelain crowns are similar in a sense but are more of a 'cap' used to restore damaged teeth as well as holding cosmetic benefits.

Dental Implants
For when a tooth is completely lost or irreparable. Dental implants mimic the form of real teeth – implanted into the jawbone similar to the root of a tooth. Major benefits include: long term results and no risk to adjacent teeth.

While these are just a few of the procedures your local cosmetic dentistry can perform, for the best plan seek out a one to one consultation and create that perfect smile today!