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AN OVERVIEW OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY PROCEDURES PERFORMED BY DENTISTS

Dental aesthetics is a part of dentistry dealing with procedures that help enhance the look of a person's gums, teeth, and bite. There are two specialties in this field- Prosthodontists and Orthodontists that further involve procedures like- bonding, crowns (caps), porcelain veneers (laminates), enameloplasty, teeth whitening (bleaching), straightening and the like- Whitening - Bleaching or whitening is a popular cosmetic dental procedure used by   for lightening discolored teeth. There are numerous whitening options available in the market today, including dentist-supervised treatments and over the counter products. Toothreshaping - tooth shaping involves removing sections of the enamel to enhance the look of the teeth. It can be used to alter the length, and shape of teeth, rectify a small chip, and correct several other damages. This procedure involves odontoplasty, enameloplasty, contouring, slenderizing, re-contouring, sculpting or stripping. Dentalbridges - dental bridg

An overview of orthodontic treatment

Orthodontics is a specialty treatment that is linked very frequently to metal braces. However, this field involves treating any tooth and jaw positioning problems, to make sure your teeth can operate more effectively. The way in which lower and upper teeth come together at the position of biting is called an occlusion. Any orthodontic treatment’s main goal is to get the bite in the right alignment. Although orthodontics can be performed on people of all ages, most dentists believe patients around the age group of 12-13 years are the most ideal patients. The many types of orthodontic treatments: Fixed appliances These appliances such as, fixed braces are one of the most popular forms of orthodontic appliance. There is a wide range of braces including ceramic, metal, and also those that are fitted behind your teeth. Removable appliances These include functional appliances and removable aligners. Retainers While retainers are not orthodontic appliances, they are important