Cosmetic Dentistry – An Insight
Traditionally dentistry focused on keeping hygiene of the oral cavity, prevent and treat diseases of the gums and teeth. But nowadays, dentistry has a curative effect to it in the form of cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic Dentistry commonly refers to as a work on the teeth which makes the exterior or the appearance of an individual’s gum or teeth better. It is a common practice that some dentist called themselves as cosmetic dentists although in reality they might not be qualified or trained enough to carry out this practice. This field is not endorsed by the American Dental Association and they do not regard it as a formal discipline. However, promoting oneself as a cosmetic dentist is a common practice these both on the internet and otherwise.
Dentistry was initially a discipline that dealt with problems related to teeth and gums but now it has a wide application in making people beautiful.
Cosmetic Dentistry entails the following:
Adding the dental material to the gums or teeth like crowns, laminates etc.
Extraction of the structure of the tooth and the gums like gingivectomy
Teeth bleaching activities
Making the teeth straight
Tooth whitening or ‘tooth bleaching’ is the most widely practiced process of cosmetic dentistry. Although many products are available for whitening the teeth but this procedure performed by the dentist is widely accepted when it comes to whiten the teeth which are discolored.
Another activity which the cosmetic dentists commonly perform is the reshaping or straightening of teeth. It is often performed to change the length, position and the shape of the teeth. This process can be sometimes used an alternative for braces. This process, however, removes the enamel on the teeth. Enamel or dentin is very valuable for teeth. Absence or erosion of enamel can make the teeth sensitive and once removed, it cannot be replaced.
Cosmetic dentistry plays a curative role which involves a dental filling with gold, amalgam and porcelain etc. Whatever material is being chosen for the filling, it is done so keeping in mind the color of the teeth of the patient.
The advancements in technology have made the dental procedures more effective and predictable than they were before. In addition to this, dentists are using methods that save most of the natural structure of the tooth and gums. Cosmetic dentists make use of certain technologies like lasers to carry out some processes pertinent for cosmetic treatment in their own clinics thus eliminating the requirement for referrals from other specialists. Due to this, it becomes easier for the patients as they do not have to move back and forth between the doctors. It also makes it easier for them to recover quickly from the ailment.
Traditionally dentistry focused on keeping hygiene of the oral cavity, prevent and treat diseases of the gums and teeth. But nowadays, dentistry has a curative effect to it in the form of cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic Dentistry commonly refers to as a work on the teeth which makes the exterior or the appearance of an individual’s gum or teeth better. It is a common practice that some dentist called themselves as cosmetic dentists although in reality they might not be qualified or trained enough to carry out this practice. This field is not endorsed by the American Dental Association and they do not regard it as a formal discipline. However, promoting oneself as a cosmetic dentist is a common practice these both on the internet and otherwise.
Dentistry was initially a discipline that dealt with problems related to teeth and gums but now it has a wide application in making people beautiful.
Cosmetic Dentistry entails the following:
Adding the dental material to the gums or teeth like crowns, laminates etc.
Extraction of the structure of the tooth and the gums like gingivectomy
Teeth bleaching activities
Making the teeth straight
Tooth whitening or ‘tooth bleaching’ is the most widely practiced process of cosmetic dentistry. Although many products are available for whitening the teeth but this procedure performed by the dentist is widely accepted when it comes to whiten the teeth which are discolored.
Another activity which the cosmetic dentists commonly perform is the reshaping or straightening of teeth. It is often performed to change the length, position and the shape of the teeth. This process can be sometimes used an alternative for braces. This process, however, removes the enamel on the teeth. Enamel or dentin is very valuable for teeth. Absence or erosion of enamel can make the teeth sensitive and once removed, it cannot be replaced.
Cosmetic dentistry plays a curative role which involves a dental filling with gold, amalgam and porcelain etc. Whatever material is being chosen for the filling, it is done so keeping in mind the color of the teeth of the patient.
The advancements in technology have made the dental procedures more effective and predictable than they were before. In addition to this, dentists are using methods that save most of the natural structure of the tooth and gums. Cosmetic dentists make use of certain technologies like lasers to carry out some processes pertinent for cosmetic treatment in their own clinics thus eliminating the requirement for referrals from other specialists. Due to this, it becomes easier for the patients as they do not have to move back and forth between the doctors. It also makes it easier for them to recover quickly from the ailment.