Aesthetic or Cosmetic Dentistry is a term that covers a diverse range of dental procedures. The intent of aesthetic or cosmetic dentistry is to restore teeth to their natural beauty and therefore changing a person attitude towards life. The term aesthetic or cosmetic dentistry is not a recognized speciality by the American Dental Association(ADA) You may have already had a tooth colored filling, or a crown this is considered cosmetic dentistry and you underwent such procedure without realizing it. With an enhanced smile the psychological and emotional changes can be amazing. It seems that people will smile more often and ultimately are happier.

The following procedures or treatments can be addressed including:

Teeth Whitening:

Teeth whitening is one of the most common procedure in modern dentistry.Teeth that are stained from smoking, food or drinks (coffee, red wine or tea). Bleaching next to good oral hygiene and seeing the hygienist on a regular basis will enhance your smile.

Composite Bonding:

With modern dental materials it is possible to correct chipped, broken, discolored or decayed teeth. A composite material with a variety of colors for enamel and dentin is applied on to the chipped, broken, discolored or decayed teeth surface, where it is then sculpted into the desired shape and hardened with a high-intensity light source. The restoration will blend invisibly with the surrounding tooth structure and the rest of your natural teeth.

Dental Veneers:

Composite or porcelain laminates (veneers) are adhesively bonded to the surface of a tooth to correct and repair chips and cracks. Veneers also correct the worn appearance, gaps between the teeth or severe tooth discoloration.

Inlays and Onlays:

Also known as indirect fillings, inlays and onlays made from gold, porcelain or composite materials are fabricated in the dental laboratory. They usually provide a long-lasting yet cosmetic result and prevent future structural damages. Dental fillings that are placed direct within the mouth during a dental visit are called direct fillings.

Dental Implants:

Dental implants are artificial tooth root replacements that are used as a part of prosthetic dentistry in order to compensate for tooth loss and bone loss. These procedures will enhance your smile since the dental implant will become a part of you. Another advantage of dental implants can be that it will change your facial structure to a more youth full appearance since missing teeth cause the face to collapse.

Smile Makeover:

Smile makeovers may involve a comprehensive assessment of your smile (esthetics) and the existing tooth structure in order to improve its overall appearance. This can be one or more, or the combination of cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as dental veneers, dental implants, gingival sculpting and teeth whitening to create the desired smile.

Full Mouth Reconstruction:

While considering a full mouth reconstruction for cosmetic reasons your dentist may discover the need to correct functional problems or limitations such as your bite muscles, teeth and the underlining bone structure. The array of modern dental materials will allow the dentist in combination with the dental technician to create a durable, functional and natural looking restoration.

Cosmetic Gum Surgery:

Gum Sculpting is often used to eliminate the excess tissue growing over your teeth and make them look shorter. Tissue (the gum) is like a frame that provides the form and shape of your teeth.
Your smile may be less attractive when the integrity of the gum is compromised. Usually due to poor hygiene (gum disease), you actually begin to lose gum tissue surrounding your teeth. The strategy for a solution may be gum surgery. A cosmetic dentist or a periodontist can correct this to an extent so you have a youthful appearing smile.

Dental Bridge:

A Dental Bridge replaces missing teeth.The dental bridge consist of the abutment teeth (these are the teeth were the bridge is cemented on) and the tooth to be replaced called pontic. This is known as a fixed bridge and can replace one or more teeth. The dental bridge is cemented on to your natural teeth (abutment teeth) and can not be removed.

Tooth Reshaping or Contouring:

An instant treatment that may correct chipped or crooked teeth in one session with the dentist. Be reasonable since there are limitations with this dental procedure, However a change of a few millimeters can change you look and create your desired smile.

Dentures:

Dentures are removable appliances for missing teeth made out of acrylic resin which may incorporate metal for additional structural support. There are two types of dentures. available, complete dentures that means you have no teeth at all or partial dentures which replace one or more teeth. Modern materials allow that dentures can be made so natural looking that it will be hard to distinguish them from natural looking teeth.

Dental Crowns:

A large decay of the tooth structure, an improper bite, root canal grinding and age can all be contributing factors in the wearing down, cracking or breakage of your teeth. Therefore dental crowns may be the solution to restore your teeth. Dental crowns cover the entire visible surface of the affected tooth adding strength and durability to the tooth stability.

Accelerated Orthodontics:

Traditional braces can give you your desired smile however it can take anywhere from one to three years. Another option may be accelerated orthodontics. This is a new way to move teeth faster then traditional.