Cosmetic dentistry is an option for people looking forward to achieving the smiles of their dream. The treatment options range from simple tooth whitening to more complex procedures such as dental implants and bridges. In most cases, cosmetic dentistry is used to improve the appearance of your entire smile. Patients seek a Downtown DC cosmetic dentist to help them achieve a more youthful appearance.
Cosmetic dentistry is also an excellent way to add value to your dental insurance coverage. By choosing cosmetic dentistry, you will often be able to get a treatment that is covered by most dental insurance plans.
There are many types of cosmetic dentistry treatments, including:
Dental veneers
Dental veneers are a type of cosmetic dentistry treatment that cosmetic dentists can use to improve the appearance of your teeth. They are thin sheets of porcelain, which dentists bond to the surface of your teeth, covering any discolored or unattractive spots. For example, if you have a chipped tooth or have lost some of the teeth in front, dental veneers can be used to replace them so they look like they belong there again. The process involves removing a section of a healthy tooth and placing it on top of a tooth that dentures have treated.
Dental veneers can also be used to cover gaps between teeth and increase the strength of weak teeth. Dentists also use them to correct crooked or missing teeth.
Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dentistry treatment that removes stains and discoloration from teeth. An oral surgeon or periodontist performs the procedure.
There are a few options for you if you are considering teeth whitening:
Your dentists may apply dental bleaching strips, which are thin, to your teeth. The strips contain a gel that helps remove stains and discoloration from your teeth. After using the strips for two weeks, your dentists will remove and replace them with something else called a whitening barrier.
Dentists can also use laser treatments to whiten your teeth by killing off the bacteria in your mouth that cause stains and discoloration. The treatment works best for darker shades of coloration on your teeth.
Oral reconstruction
Oral reconstruction is a procedure that uses dental implants or bone grafting to create a new jawbone or repair an existing one. Your dentist may find this necessary if you damage your jawbone and teeth from accidents or decay that has progressed too far for traditional treatment methods.
Inlay composite resin restoration
Inlay composite resin restoration allows you to hide imperfections in one procedure without having to remove them from one area and then put them back in another later during the same process. The dentist will first create an impression from which he will make a dental cast to create an inlay for any missing tooth that needs replacing or repairing and for adding new teeth.
Cosmetic crowns
A crown is a cap that fits over your natural tooth to complete its shape and prevent it from breaking when you bite down on it. Dentists can do this on any one or all of your teeth. A crown also provides a beautiful smile and will provide long-lasting results with minimal maintenance required over time.
There are many reasons to consider cosmetic dentistry, but perhaps the biggest one is that it can help you improve your appearance. It can be very frustrating if you have a crooked or outdated smile. Contact SPA Dental Group to talk to a cosmetic dentist about available treatments.