How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Transform Your Smile
Many patients who have undergone dental cosmetic procedures understand that this form of dentistry is much more than just aesthetics. Yes, while the primary goal of these procedures is to repair the look of your smile, there are health benefits to these procedures as well.
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What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry involves the procedures that are performed to mainly repair the aesthetics of a smile, while general dentistry only focuses on the health factor. This form of dentistry affects the color, shape, aligning, position, size and more of the teeth and gums. Some of the more popular cosmetic dental procedures include the following.
Teeth Whitening
A professional way to lift years of staining on your teeth with a short dental visit. This can also be done with custom trays and whitening gels given to you by your dentist as well.
Bonding
A gel-like substance that can be molded and shaped to your teeth to repair cracks and chips in your teeth. A special light then hardens the gel and colored to match your teeth’s natural look.
Orthodontics
Better known as “braces.” These are metal brackets and metal wires that are attached to each tooth and tightened together every month to gradually shift teeth into the ideal spot.
Invisalign
A form of “braces” that does not require the metal brackets and wires. These are clear, custom-made trays that can be inserted and removed when needed to shift teeth into place as well.
Crowns
Typically made from porcelain, these are custom made “caps” that fit over the tooth on all sides (aside from below the gum line). This can protect a tooth if it is cracked, chipped or broken to stop the spread of bacteria.
Dental Implants
The best tooth replacement option on the market. This will not only replace a tooth that has been extracted or fallen out, but it will also replace the tooth root to mimic the functionality of a natural tooth.
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What Else Can I Benefit from With Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry involves the procedures that are performed to mainly repair the aesthetics of a smile, while general dentistry only focuses on the health factor. This form of dentistry affects the color, shape, aligning, position, size and more of the teeth and gums. Some of the more popular cosmetic dental procedures include the following.
A Better Bite
Misaligned teeth don’t look pleasing to the eye and while having them re-aligned may be the best option to fix them, it could also adjust your bite. When teeth are crooked, separated, or over-crowded it can significantly affect the overall functionality of your mouth, such as eating and speaking. While crooked teeth may be annoying and embarrassing, they can also be uncomfortable and painful. Not to mention they also pose a more substantial threat in increasing the risk of bacteria build-up and cavities.
Undergoing a cosmetic dental procedure could fix all issues related. These types of issues can easily be repaired with orthodontics, Invisalign, tooth reshaping, bonding, dental implants or more, depending on the severity of the alignment. When the issues are repaired, you may even notice fewer headaches or migraines, as misaligned teeth can cause pressure or stress on teeth that can radiate back to the nerves in the head. As mentioned above, cosmetic dentistry can not only help your teeth look beautiful but can also ease up some pain and stress you feel along with them.
Improved Oral Health
Many procedures can help repair natural teeth without needing to extract them. If a cracked or chipped tooth is left un-repaired it can cause a domino effect and become infected and rush through the pulp of the tooth and even into the jaw bone if it isn’t treated immediately. Procedures such as crowns, veneers, bonding and more can help these issues to fix fractures and cracks in teeth to ensure the overall health of your mouth is continued.
Dental Hygiene Will Become a Big Focus
Cosmetic Dentistry will help transform your smile and will naturally ignite the motivation among patients to keep them looking beautiful for longer. There are many people who dislike the look of their teeth and in turn, don’t take good care of them. While those who love their smile spend longer in cleaning and taking care of them. Patients tend to spend more time thinking about avoiding foods and drinks that could stain their teeth. After all, cosmetic dentistry isn’t covered by dental insurance; therefore it becomes your own investment.
Better Health Overall
It has become more and more apparent among doctors and dentists alike that oral health is directly connected with overall health in general. While dealing with cavities, misaligned teeth, gum disease and more will directly affect your dental health it can have negative effects on your total body health as well. Heart disease has been linked many times from bacteria build up and pressure from the mouth area. Organ failure has also been linked to a negative connection between the two. If you take the time to improving your overall dental health with cosmetic dentistry, you can take a huge step to ensuring your dental health is repaired along with your smile’s aesthetics. In many cases, your cosmetic dentist will not operate on your smile if there are health issues involved. Your dentist will likely need to repair the health issues before dealing with the aesthetics, which in turn, forces the patient to adjust their dental health issues first.
Not only will cosmetic dentistry restore the look of your smile to a straighter and brighter look but it will also improve your overall bite, revamp your self-confidence, boost your oral hygiene habits, improve your dental health, and also to improve your overall health.
There are many reasons to opt for these types of dental procedures. Call your dentist today and discuss your dental cosmetic options and how they will benefit you from many other aspects aside from just aesthetics. Nothing feels better in knowing you’re investing in the overall look of your smile, but also for your health. There are many procedures that can do just that! Talk to your dentist about crafting a dental plan that will adjust all issues you may have with your teeth. Every smile is different and requires custom care. Start your journey today.