The Surprising Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Improves Your Self-Esteem
If you are have discolored, chipped, cracked, or uneven teeth, you need cosmetic dentistry.
Cosmetic dentistry in Dorval, QC, will not only improve your smile and self-esteem but also increase your confidence. In this blog post, we’ll go over some of the ways cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile!
How Does Cosmetic Dentistry Improve Your Smile and Self-Confidence?
Cosmetic teeth treatments can improve your smile, and here are five ways:
1. Brighten your smile with Professional teeth whitening
If you are looking to brighten your smile, teeth whitening is one of the most popular and effective ways. A whiter smile can be achieved using, cosmetic bleaching trays or strips worn over time, whitening toothpaste with hydrogen peroxide, sodium peroxide, or a combination of ingredients.
While you can whiten your teeth at home, it is recommended that you get the in-office treatment that uses light and lasers to accelerate the process.
The dentist will then use a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide to saturate your teeth and remove the pigments from them, which are stains that build up over time on tooth surfaces. The process is noninvasive, although you may get temporary teeth sensitivity.
2. Fixes the Cracks and Chipped Teeth with Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is the process of using composite resin materials to fix cracks and chipped teeth. The dental bonding process is fast, and takes can take about 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
It is also not expensive, and it can give you an attractive smile in one visit to the dentist’s office. It is also pain-free, and dental anesthesia is not used.
Composite bonding is also less invasive than other types of tooth fixations like fillings or crowns. This means there are fewer risks involved, especially when it is done by a professional.
3. Close the Unsightly Gaps with Dental Veneers and Crowns
Dental veneers and dental crowns are two of the most common ways to close unsightly gaps between teeth or fill in large dental spaces.
A dental veneer is a thin layer of porcelain or composite resin bonded to the front surface of the tooth.
Dental crowns are attached on top and encase the entire tooth. Crowns come in many different shapes and sizes for fitting over the natural tooth.
Both procedures follow a similar procedure and require at least two sessions to be fixed.
4. Restore Uneven Gums with Gum Contouring
Gum or teeth contouring is a procedure that can be done to restore uneven gums and make them more even. Gum contouring may help with teeth alignment as well. Contour gum surgery is generally completed in two phases: the first phase removes excess tissue while preserving healthy bone, muscle, or connective tissues. The second phase completes the desired shape of the gum.
The procedure is done when there’s a problem with one or more teeth, and it may be required for people who have had previous dental surgery that has left them with gums that are too close together.
Gum contouring can be done to correct the gum recession caused by infection or uneven gums (caused by genetics).
5. Strengthen the Jaw Bone with Implants
The teeth are important when it comes to the health of the jaw bone. They serve as anchors by providing support for the teeth and preventing them from moving. When teeth have been lost or extracted, a space is created in the mouth, and there are no teeth to protect the jaw bone. If left bare, the supporting bone can get reabsorbed in the body, weakening the remaining teeth.
It is vital to replace the teeth, and dental implants are often the best option for ensuring that teeth do not shift to fill in gaps created by teeth extraction or loss of teeth.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium metal and shaped like a screw head. Implants can be placed directly in the bone by a surgeon to replace teeth.
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