Cosmetic dentistry is also referred to as aesthetic dentistry. Over recent years, it has rapidly progressed. You can get a nice smile and your teeth can look great with a simple procedure. In this article, four specific areas of this genre of dentistry will be discussed. They are veneers, tooth shaping, gum-lifts, and tooth whitening.

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Procedures today are painless, relatively simple and affordable. This is chiefly due to technological advancements. Before choosing to have cosmetic dentistry, it is important to make a well-informed decision. Discuss the matter with an experienced dentist to ensure that your expectations can be met.

Veneers, technically known as porcelain laminate veneers, are extremely popular. These are thin wafer-like pieces of porcelain that are adhered to the surface of your teeth. They can cover up flaws and damage while enhancing the overall appearance of your mouth. Veneers will improve your smile and raise your level of self-confidence.

Veneers are also used for practical reasons. They are able to close gaps and eliminate crooked smiles without the use of braces. When first visiting the dentist, a mold of your mouth is taken and a thin layer of enamel is carefully removed. For a couple of weeks, you will wear temporary veneers while waiting for the dental lab to manufacture the final product.

Technology has also enabled the process of tooth-whitening to be a quick and painless experience. Before doing this, the dentist will first make sure that your gums are in good condition and that you have no unfilled cavities. With a hydrogen peroxide gel and a high intensity laser beam, stains are removed. In an hour, your teeth can be about six shades lighter.

Tooth reshaping is a process during which a couple of millimeters of tooth enamel are removed. The dentist can make sharp teeth smoother or shorten long teeth. The result is a more attractive smile that naturally follows the contour of the bottom lip.

Because enamel is free of nerves, tooth-shaping is painless. The procedure usually takes a maximum of half an hour. Some patients experience minor sensitivity for a while but this can be relieved with short-term use of a desensitizer or a strong fluoride solution. Even though enamel is removed, there is unlikely to be any damage to the teeth.

A gum-lift, or gingivectomy, involves the removal of portion of the gum to even out the gum-line and make the teeth look larger. The procedure is especially effective for people who have an excess amount of gum under the upper lip above the front teeth. This is what gives that embarrassing ‘gummy’ smile which can make someone feel very self-conscious.

Cosmetic dentistry can easily rectify this problem. The excess gum is removed by the dentist after the targeted area has been numbed. If you have this procedure, you must be careful about infection, so a potent antiseptic mouthwash will need to be used until the gum heals. The surgery is not painful but you may have a little discomfort for a few days. There is no gum damage after the procedure as long is it is performed by an experienced dentist.

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