Cosmetic dentistry has grown in leaps and bounds, it is now possible to whiten your teeth, close gaps between teeth, straighten and align teeth and even replace missing teeth. Cosmetic dentistry in New York have many procedures that can be employed to improve the look of your smile.
The most common cosmetic procedure is teeth whitening:
Time and age take a toll on teeth, even teeth that are well maintained will eventually become stained and discolored. There are numerous methods that are employed by your dentist that will bleach your teeth.
Although there are DIY bleaching kits available, there is nothing available that is better or faster than what you can get from your cosmetic dentist. What would take four weeks at home can be accomplished in a matter of an hour in the dentist’s office.
Whitening products are just that, they are not designed to clean your teeth, this is your responsibility so you must continue with good oral hygiene, brushing twice a day, flossing and using an antiseptic mouthwash.
Veneers:
Veneers are custom made shells that are adhered to the front of teeth, they can be made from acrylic or porcelain. Veneers are used to cover minor chips and cracks as well as change the shape of teeth. Veneers are more costly than bonding but less expensive than crowns.
To fit veneers your cosmetic dentist will first remove a small amount from the visible portion of your teeth. Impressions are made, the actual veneers are produced in a dental laboratory. The veneers are fixed to the front of the teeth using a special adhesive.
Implants:
Cosmetic dentistry in New York has a solution for missing teeth; it is not a bridge nor is it a denture, it is a tooth implant. The dentist imbeds a titanium post directly into the jaw bone, once the implant and bone are fused, a crown is placed on the top of what is basically a “new root.” The result is a natural looking tooth that acts and feels the same as the real tooth it replaced.
