What Can a Cosmetic Dentist Do for You?
Dentistry isn’t just for emergencies and teeth cleanings. Cosmetic dentistry has grown by over 200% according to an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey. If you have questions, we’ve got answers. If you think that you could be in the market, we can help you understand your options.
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
When the focus of the visit is to improve the look of your smile and not the function of your mouth or your oral health, that is cosmetic dentistry. Some examples of what a cosmetic dentist would do would be veneers and teeth whitening.
What is the Most Common Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure?
Around 67% of Americans have tried teeth whitening, and close to 37 million have used them in 2020, according to a study. It is easily the most common cosmetic dentistry procedure, making improvements to their smile without any invasive procedures.
Teeth Whitening from Your Cosmetic Dentist
When your teeth are stained or dark, teeth whitening can lighten the shade and give you a bright smile. In-office whitening can take about an hour and you may also get at-home whitening sessions that will extend to a couple of weeks to be effective. Either works fine and can help take your discoloration down to a less noticeable shade.
Veneers in Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers are thin shells that go to the front of the tooth surface so that you can cover up chips and discoloration in your teeth, creating a more uniform and aesthetic look. There are several types of veneers and you and your cosmetic dentist can go over those types should you be interested in this type of procedure. Veneers are usually replaced every ten years or so.
Who Should Consider Cosmetic Dentistry?
Those that have staining or discoloration of the teeth, chipped teeth, spaces or gaps in the teeth, or teeth that are misaligned or misshapen are good candidates for cosmetic dentistry procedures. Anyone that has healthy gums and teeth is a candidate for these types of procedures, however, those with cavities and gum disease will need to have those corrected prior to any cosmetic work.
If you believe you’d like to talk to a cosmetic dentist about your smile options, we have the answers you may need. Give our office a call or come by anytime for an appointment.