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See what braces, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, bridges, implants, gum
reshaping – or even a complete dental makeover -- can do for your
smile.
Dental Bonding
Bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is applied and hardened
with a special light, ultimately "bonding" the material to the tooth to improve
a person's smile. Among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental
procedures, bonding can repair chipped or cracked teeth, close gaps, change the
shape of teeth, or be used as a cosmetic alternative to silver amalgam
fillings.
Veneers
Veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells that cover the front surface of
teeth. Bonded to the front of the teeth, changing their color, shape, size or
length, veneers can be made from porcelain or resin composite. Veneers offer a
conservative approach to changing a tooth's color or shape compared to crowns,
but the process is not reversible.
Crowns
A crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that's placed over a weak or damaged tooth to
improve its shape, size, strength, or appearance. Most crowns last five to 15
years and can be made of metal, porcelain fused to metal, resin, or ceramic.
Before a crown is seated, the existing tooth is filed down; then the crown is
cemented over it, fully encasing the tooth. Onlays and three-quarter crowns
cover the underlying tooth to a lesser extent.
Enamel Shaping
Enamel shaping or contouring is a quick and painless process of shaping
natural teeth to improve their appearance. It is generally used to correct small
imperfections such as uneven teeth or teeth that are slightly overcrowded.
Results can be seen immediately. Enamel shaping is often combined with
whitening, veneers, or bonding.
Orthodontics (Braces)
Braces can correct crooked or misaligned teeth, and can improve the health
and appearance of anyone's smile -- adult or child. Braces work by applying
steady pressure over time to slowly move teeth into alignment. As the teeth
move, the bony tooth socket changes shape as pressure is applied.
Types of Braces
While metal braces are still used, braces can be as inconspicuous as you
like. Brackets -- the part that attach to each tooth -- can be clear,
tooth-colored, or multi-colored. They can even be attached to the back of the
tooth so they are out of view. There are even "invisible" braces which use a
series of clear, plastic molds to gradually move the teeth into alignment.
Teeth Whitening
Who doesn't like a bright smile? An assortment of teeth-whitening systems is
available, including toothpastes, over-the-counter gels, strips and trays, and
whitening agents obtained from a dentist. But whitening isn't for everyone. It's
ideal for people who have healthy, unrestored teeth and gums. Individuals with
yellow tones to their teeth respond best. Talk to your dentist to find out if
whitening is right for you.
Composite Fillings
Existing fillings sometimes need to be replaced due to wear, chipping, or
cracking. Many people use this opportunity to replace their silver amalgam
fillings with natural, tooth-colored composites. Their reasons may be aesthetic,
or concern over the safety of amalgam fillings, which contain mercury. Composite
fillings tend to wear out sooner than silver fillings in larger cavities,
although they hold up as well in small cavities.
Gum Reshaping
Gum reshaping can improve a "gummy" smile in which teeth appear too short, or
where the gum line appears uneven. A small amount of gum tissue -- and excess
bone tissue if necessary -- is removed and contoured to expose more of the
teeth. This procedure can be done to one tooth to even the gum line, or to
several teeth to expose a natural, broad smile.
Implants
Millions of Americans suffer tooth loss, mostly due to tooth decay,
gingivitis (gum disease), or injury. Dental implants -- replacement tooth roots
which are made of titanium -- provide a strong foundation for the attachment of
permanent or removable artificial teeth (crowns). Instead of individual crowns,
some patients may have attachments on their implant that support a removable
denture.
Dentures
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding
tissue. There are two types of dentures -- complete and partial. Complete
dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are
used when some of the natural teeth remain.
Bridges (fixed partial dentures)
A fixed (permanent) bridge replaces one or more teeth by placing crowns on
the teeth either side of the gap, and attaching artificial teeth to them. The
"bridge" is then cemented into place. A cantilever bridge is used when there are
teeth on only one side of the open space. Maryland bonded bridges have porcelain
teeth supported by a framework.
Gum Grafts
Tooth roots that are exposed due to gum recession may be sensitive to hot and
cold foods or liquids, and they make teeth appear long. Gum recession can put
you at risk of developing a cavity on the tooth root, and may lead to bone loss,
eventually resulting in tooth loss. Soft tissue grafts, which move healthy gum
tissue from one part of the mouth to another, can stop gum recession and bone
loss and improve the esthetics of the gum line.
Smile Makeovers
A combination of dental techniques can be used to achieve a great smile.
Here, porcelain veneers and crowns correct crooked teeth, an uneven gum line,
and other chipped, worn, and discolored dentistry. While cosmetic dentists can
make a dramatic difference in a person's smile and overall oral health, the work
must be carefully planned -- though for many the elaborate and costly production
is worth it in the end.
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