subject: What Is Cosmetic Dentistry Oxford [print this page] In the UK as a nation we are taking more and more notice of our appearance and feel the pressure to look as good as possible; this has lead to Cosmetic dentistry becoming more and more popular; people want that perfect smile. Cosmetic dentistry on the whole tends to deal with patients looking to improve their appearance; however it can be used to treat pain such as root canal treatment. People also choose to visit a cosmetic dentistry Oxford because they do not want to wait to see their NHS dentist who always has a long waiting list.
The field of Cosmetic dentistry incorporates techniques from other specialist fields such as science, medicin and therapeutics. This is apparent in teeth whitening Oxford treatment where high density lights are used to bleach the teeth; these high density lights were originally used for scientific purposes. Also science has developed new man made materials such as porcelain; porcelain is the ideal material for crowns and dental implants and is common amongst many Oxford dental practices.
Cosmetic Oxford Dentists have to take extra training in the area of Oxford dentistry and have more qualifications than a standard NHS dentist; this is because cosmetic dental treatments can be difficult to perform. Cosmetic Oxford Dental surgeons have to put in extra years of training to hone their skills to such a high level; this means if you visit a cosmetic dentistry in Oxford you can guarantee you will get a very high standard of care and treatment.
A Cosmetic dentistry Oxford will offer many treatments, here are some of the most popular; veneers, dentures, dental implants, braces, teeth whitening Oxford, crowns and fillings and as mentioned earlier root canal treatment. The most simple treatment out of the above is teeth whitening, this is the only treatment you can administer yourself at your own home, this is because a Oxford dentist can make a gum tray fitted to your teeth, then you just have to add the bleach and wear the shield for a couple of house. It's a affordable treatment and gives great results.
Dental veneers are used to restore chipped teeth by putting a cover over the chip so that it's not recognizable any more. Dental implants are used to replace teeth that are completely missing and are drilled into the gum area; an alternative treatment for missing teeth is dental crowns. Root canal treatment is for gums that have become infected. At a cosmetic dentistry Oxford you can also have special braces fitted that appear invisible, these are a lot better than the standard grey metal ones that are referred to as 'train tracks'.
