subject: Get The Smile You Desire With A Cosmetic Dental Procedure [print this page] For millions of Americans, smiling can actually be a stressful experience. If you are unhappy with the shape or appearance of your teeth, you may be hesitant to smile because you are embarrassed or ashamed of how your smile looks. To fix this problem and get the smile you desire, you should talk to your dentist about undergoing a cosmetic dental procedure. Over the years, cosmetic dentistry has made tremendous advancements to the point where there are a variety of effective cosmetic procedures available to you today. If you are unhappy with your smile, be sure to talk to your dentist about a cosmetic dental procedure.
Dental Veneers
One of the most popular cosmetic procedures is the installation of dental veneers. Veneers are thin custom-fitted shells of tooth-colored material that are attached directly to the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. To install a set of veneers, your dentist will have to remove about millimeter of enamel from the front of your teeth to allow for there to be enough room for the veneers to fit in your mouth. Your dentist will take impressions of your teeth to create a set of veneers that will perfectly fit your teeth. He or she will then permanently cement them into place. With the proper care, your veneers can last 15 years or longer.
Teeth Whitening
Many patients complain that their teeth are stained or discolored. For these patients, teeth whitening is a good cosmetic option. The quickest and most effective method for doing so is to have your dentist perform the procedure in a single appointment in his or her office. He or she will use a combination of whitening gel and a special light or laser to significantly whiten your teeth in a procedure that will take less than two hours to complete. If you do not want to spend the money on an in-office procedure your dentist may give you a customized take home whitening kit to use instead. To do this, he or she will take impressions of your teeth and create a set of customized whitening trays for you. You will fill them with whitening gel and wear them on your teeth for one hour at a time. After two weeks of doing this, your teeth will have become much whiter.
Dental Crowns
If you have a single tooth that is discolored or otherwise unsightly, your dentist will be able to fix the problem by using a dental crown. A crown is a tooth-shape cap that is installed on top of a tooth to improve its size, strength, shape and/or appearance. Once it is installed, the crown covers up the entire visible portion of your tooth above the gum line. To put a crown in, your dentist needs to file down the tooth in order to make room for the crown. He or she will then take an impression and the crown will be created in a dental lab. After cementing the permanent crown into place, no one will be able to tell that your tooth is anything but natural.
To learn more about cosmetic dentistry or to schedule an appointment, contact your Pleasant Hill dentist today.
