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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...

Options for tooth replacement- implants, dentures and bridges

So many adults lose one or more of their teeth because of an oral disease or injury. Missing teeth make it hard to chew food and impact the person’s self-esteem. This is why seeing a cosmetic dentist Brampton about tooth replacements is important for maintaining oral health. Dental implants: Implants are synthetic tooth roots that a dentist inserts inside your jaw to replace any lost teeth. Inserting a dental implant involves surgical setting of a metal post in the bone under the gums. Replacement tooth, known as a crown, is then attached to the post. In instances where you may be missing several natural teeth, dental implants can be utilized in conjunction with dentures or bridges for making these replacements secure. Implants are the preferred replacement option of dentists as they have no effect on the adjacent teeth. Implants also feel and look like natural teeth, and are safer than removable dentures. Dental bridges: Dental bridge, also known as fixed partial ...

Options for tooth replacement- implants, dentures and bridges

So many adults lose one or more of their teeth because of an oral disease or injury. Missing teeth make it hard to chew food and impact the person’s self-esteem. This is why seeing a cosmetic dentist Brampton about tooth replacements is important for maintaining oral health. Dental implants : Implants are synthetic tooth roots that a dentist inserts inside your jaw to replace any lost teeth. Inserting a dental implant involves surgical setting of a metal post in the bone under the gums. Replacement tooth, known as a crown, is then attached to the post. In instances where you may be missing several natural teeth, dental implants can be utilized in conjunction with dentures or bridges for making these replacements secure. Implants are the preferred replacement option of dentists as they have no effect on the adjacent teeth. Implants also feel and look like natural teeth, and are safer than removable dentures. Dental bridges: Dental bridge, also known as fixed partial d...