Teeth whitening

The Art of Cosmetic Dentistry

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Science and art are mixed to provide people with optimal dental health in the special field of dentistry called cosmetic dentistry.It is no longer impossible to achieve a  straight, white and picture-perfect smile due to the advancements in cosmetic dentistry.To improve the appearance of your teeth, a simple but important regimen of regular cleaning and maintenance done by a Somerville dentist should be followed.

The most common procedures available in cosmetic dentistry today are the following: tooth whitening, enamel contouring,  composite bonding, dental bridges, dental veneers, and even a full mouth reconstruction.The presence of an orthodontist or a dental specialist is required during entire mouth reconstruction to facilitate optimum straightening and alignment of your teeth.

Also known as "tooth bleaching", tooth whitening is the most common cosmetic dental  procedure performed in various parts of the world.Today, there are several tooth whitening products available in the market but the dentist-supervised treatment remained as the most effective way to improve tooth discoloration.

One of the few instant treatments available in cosmetic dentistry is enamel contouring.To improve the tooth's appearance, reshaping and contouring of the tooth's enamel is done.Correction of crooked, chipped, cracked or even overlapping teeth is now possible in just  one session.The dental contouring procedure can be done as an alternative for braces under  certain circumstances.Tooth reshaping involves altering the length, shape, or even the  position of the teeth.

Composite bonding is a procedure generally used for both filling and repairing teeth.It is  a process in cosmetic dentistry where an enamel-like dental composite material is applied on  the surface of the tooth being treated then sculpted into shape, hardened and then polished  for a more natural appearance.

Dental bridges are false teeth.To fill an area left by a missing tooth, two  porcelain crowns are installed in between teeth.Somerville dentists remove only what is required to allow placement of the crown to save as much as natural tooth material as possible.This is also known as the fixed bridge, the two  crowns hold the tooth in place.This procedure is performed to replace one or more missing teeth.This dental apparatus cannot be taken out of the mouth as compared to the partial  dentures.Serious commitment to oral hygiene is required for they may last for up to to years or more.

Dental veneers are directly bonded over the tooth's surface and are made up of custom-made ultra thin dental laminates.Presently, this one of the best options to consider for closing gaps or disguising discolored teeth that do not respond well to whitening procedures.

When cosmetic dentistry procedures are essential for more than one tooth, a patient has two options -  a smile makeover and a full-mouth restoration.A complete assessment of the requirements is needed before proceeding with a smile makeover or a full-mouth reconstruction.Somerville cosmetic dentist might diagnose other functional issues with the teeth and bone structure while looking to improve the appearance of your smile.Patients need to consider every treatment option available and select the one that will most reliably give them the results they would like to see achieved.