More Information on Cosmetic Dental Procedures

Whether you would like whiter teeth, you don’t like the way your gums look, you aren’t happy with how straight your teeth are, or you simply aren’t happy with the overall appearance of your teeth and/or gums, cosmetic dentistry may be the right choice for you.

What Cosmetic Dentistry Is

Cosmetic dentistry is the field of dentistry that involves improving the cosmetic appearance of a tooth, teeth or gums. While some cosmetic procedures are intended to treat purely aesthetic issues, other procedures can actually help to boost the oral health of the patient, improve the functionality of their teeth and even prevent further damage to the patient’s teeth, gums, jawbone, cheeks or tongue.

Why Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is an excellent way to boost a patient’s self-confidence, and improve their self-esteem. Cosmetic dentistry can also be extremely helpful in the treatment of oral health issues, and can return the function of a patient’s teeth or jawbone. Many oral health issues are progressive, and without the help of cosmetic dentistry, the patient may see their problems worsen. Certain cosmetic procedures can stop the progression of oral health issues, and can
improve a patient’s overall oral health.

Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

There are a variety of different procedures that fall under the category of “cosmetic dentistry.” Some of these procedures include:

Dental Implants

If a patient’s tooth or teeth fall out, are knocked out or need to be pulled, they may be a candidate for dental implants. Dental implants are prosthetics that are placed by installing a titanium rod into the jawbone, then securing a false tooth via and abutment. These false teeth add support to the patient’s bite, and help to prevent the jawbone from deteriorating.

Dental Bonding

For patient’s with minor cosmetic damage to a tooth or teeth, dental bonding may be an excellent solution. Dental bonding involves the bonding of resin to a tooth, covering the damage. Dental bonding doesn’t last forever, but it is an excellent cosmetic choice for improving the appearance of a tooth or teeth.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a very popular cosmetic service that involves the whitening of a patient’s teeth using a whitening solution. This can either be done at-home or in-office. While teeth whitening is effective, it also is not right for some patients that do not have strong enough enamel to support the procedure.

Dental Veneers and Crowns

For teeth that have been damaged, dental veneers or dental crowns may be the right solution. While dental veneers and dental crowns improve the appearance of the teeth they are repairing, they also help to strengthen the bite of the patient and improve the functionality of the replaced teeth.

Braces

Braces are an excellent choice for patients that would like to fix the alignment of their teeth. There are a few different options that may be available to a patient, including traditional or Invisalign.

Set an Appointment for a Consultation

To discover which options are available for your needs, set an appointment for a consultation with a qualified cosmetic dentist near you.

Wake Dental Care is located in Cary, NC. We are a well experienced and trained cosmetic and general dentistry office.

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