Cosmetic dental work may sound complicated and expensive
, but in reality it can be as cheap as you want it to be. People generally go in for cosmetic dental treatments to enhance the appearance of their teeth. Whether it is to make your crooked teeth look straighter or to improve the general appearance of your teeth and to make them shine, people go in for cosmetic dental work. It is commonly understood that these treatments are best if you have a healthy set of teeth and gums.
A general understanding of teeth would tell you that the teeth and gums are to be treated for cavity and decay before cosmetic dental work.
Colored fillings seem to be the most common form of cosmetic dental work. Not only are fillings used to fill holes caused by decay or cavity, but they are also being used as attractors. Amalgam fillings are being replaced by colored fillings because they are more natural-looking when compared to the silver color of the former. However, when it comes to durability, amalgam fillings are better than the colored fillings because they are able to assist in grinding and chewing effectively.
Tooth whitening is another module of cosmetic dental work this is generally used to lighten the natural shade of the teeth. Whitening agents are abrasive and tend to remove the top layer of the teeth bringing in a natural shine rather than giving an artificial white coating on the teeth.
Veneers are generally used to give the appearance of straighter teeth even if they are chipped or damaged. They are made of ceramic materials that can be placed on the tooth. Not only do they gel well with the teeth, but also they are available in different thickness to fill the gaps between teeth. This is one of the few methods which do not require the use of anesthesia. Veneers have to be custom-made depending on the requirement of the teeth line and have to be cemented on the surface. Crowns, inlays and on-lays are also for the same purpose and filling in chips and broken teeth.