What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a field that aims to improve the appearance to your teeth and your smile. Cosmetic dentistry can help correct small defects, improve the color of your teeth and change the size, shape, or alignment of teeth. There are several different practices that are used by a Houston cosmetic dentist. Many people choose to improve the appearance of their teeth after being self-conscious about their smiles for many years.
How does cosmetic dentistry work?
Cosmetic dentistry is the branch of dentistry that deals with improving the appearance of a person's teeth, gums, and/or bite. There are a number of procedures available to treat dental problems; however, cosmetic dentistry also deals with correcting problems with smile lines, spacing or size of teeth, the color of teeth, and/or shape of teeth.
The purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to make your smile more beautiful. There are several ways that this can be done and each one will depend on your personal needs and wants.
Practices of cosmetic dentistry
The most common procedures are tooth-colored fillings, dental bonding, dental veneers, and crowns. Other procedures include the reshaping or contouring of the gums or jawline to improve appearance using bone grafting or facial implants. A Houston dentist may also provide orthodontic services to correct misaligned teeth.
Correct small defects
Most people know they need dental treatment when they have cavities that need to be repaired. If you've lost multiple teeth, there are many options for getting them replaced with dental implants and veneers. Cosmetic fillings are a way to repair small areas of damage on your smile caused by tooth decay or injury.
Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments available today. It is often used to improve the appearance of teeth from years of exposure to coffee, tea, and other staining beverages. This improves on nature by bleaching teeth, making them whiter and brighter. It is a simple procedure that involves a bleach-containing gel being applied either at home or in a dental surgery before being removed after about an hour and a half.
Veneers
These are designed to improve the appearance of teeth by covering them with synthetic materials like porcelain or resin. They can also be used to repair stained teeth or even cover gaps left by missing teeth. Porcelain veneers are another type of cosmetic procedure that uses a natural tooth-colored material to cover the front side of teeth and make them appear whiter and straighter.
Dental Implants
These are small titanium rods that are surgically fitted into the jawbone, where they remain buried until they fuse with surrounding bone tissue. The implant can then be used as an anchor for a false tooth called an overdenture, crown, or bridge.
Tooth-colored fillings
Composite resin fillings are becoming increasingly popular as they are used as both functional and cosmetic restorations. Composite resins can be bonded to the teeth and matched to their natural color, which makes them difficult to distinguish from natural teeth. They also serve as an alternative for patients who previously had silver amalgam fillings, which were often replaced with white filling materials.
The goal of cosmetic dentists is to help patients improve their self-confidence while achieving the best possible functional results.
Samuel E. Cress, DDS
Website: https://samcress.com
Address: 8731 Katy Fwy, Suite #125, Houston, Texas, 77024, USA
Phone: (281) 500-4200