Cosmetic Dentistry is defined as dental procedures and services that enhance and improve a person’s teeth and gums. The purpose of those procedures and services is to help a person have a beautiful smile. Some of the major problems that can be treated using cosmetic dentistry include teeth that are discolored, chipped, missing, misaligned, spaces in between, worn, short, and improperly shaped. Those problems are commonly corrected using the following procedures: contouring, bonding, crowns, bleaching, veneers, and reshaping. They can also improve not just your teeth, but their function as well like your bite.
Below is more information about oral problems that can be improved through cosmetic dentistry and the results after the procedures are done.
Discolored Teeth
This is the condition of the teeth when it has been colored or became yellowish. Some of the causes of this discoloration include: beverages (like coffee, wines, sodas), smoking (tobacco stains the teeth), medicine (like antibiotics), and fruits (like potatoes and apples). The solution for this is by undergoing the bleaching process. It can whiten the teeth and remove stains.
Chipped Teeth
Sometimes, this type of teeth problem occurs when you bite or chew something that is hard, hard enough that it can chipped your teeth. Hard candies and ice were the primary sources or causes of chipped teeth. The repair depends on the degree of the damage and the solution differs on the teeth’s condition. If the damage is too severe, it may have to be uprooted instead of repair. Normally, bonding is used in restoring chipped and broken teeth to restore it to its original shape.
Missing Teeth
There are three options in replacing a missing tooth, partial or complete dentures, bridges, and dental implants. Dentures are false/removable teeth and easy to fabricate. Bridge is done by using the natural adjacent teeth between the empty spaces to support the false tooth. A Dental implant is used in replacing the natural teeth. It is composed of the implants and the crown. The main causes of missing tooth/teeth are accidental breaking of teeth and uprooting/removal due to severe tooth decay. The right procedure for replacement depends on your preference, finances, and your dentist recommendation.
Diatom (Space between teeth)
This teeth condition commonly appears on upper front teeth, but can also occur between any two teeth. The space is caused by a mismatch in size of the jaw bones and the teeth. Aside from that, space can also develop because of our habits. This problem can be treated by using braces, crowns, veneers, and bonding.
Worn/Short Teeth
Teeth also has worn down caused by grinding of teeth, using your teeth in biting or holding hard objects, and thumbs or finger sucking habit. This can also lead to bite collapse with associated changes in the face such as sagging cheeks and having creases in the lips at the corners of the mouth. There three types of worn teeth, mild, moderate, and excessive worn. The treatment depends on the cause of the worn. The purpose of correcting this problem is to also improve the bite function of the teeth.
Malocclusion of the Teeth
This is a teeth condition also known as crowded teeth, cross bite, overbite, under bite, and open bite. This misalignment or improperly shape teeth condition can lead into more serious problems. Due to those malocclusions, the teeth won’t be able to function properly. It is better to get cosmetic dentistry treatments to quickly address this type of oral problem. The major cause of this is that it was passed down to you by your parents through heredity. There are available treatments to improve this like braces, removal of teeth, reshaping, bonding, capping of teeth, surgery, and wires or plates to stabilize the jaw bone.
There are more teeth related problems that can be treated by undergoing cosmetic dentistry procedures. The treatments depend on your teeth’s condition and it is better to consult your dentist as soon as possible if you have any teeth related problems.
Below is more information about oral problems that can be improved through cosmetic dentistry and the results after the procedures are done.
Discolored Teeth
This is the condition of the teeth when it has been colored or became yellowish. Some of the causes of this discoloration include: beverages (like coffee, wines, sodas), smoking (tobacco stains the teeth), medicine (like antibiotics), and fruits (like potatoes and apples). The solution for this is by undergoing the bleaching process. It can whiten the teeth and remove stains.
Chipped Teeth
Sometimes, this type of teeth problem occurs when you bite or chew something that is hard, hard enough that it can chipped your teeth. Hard candies and ice were the primary sources or causes of chipped teeth. The repair depends on the degree of the damage and the solution differs on the teeth’s condition. If the damage is too severe, it may have to be uprooted instead of repair. Normally, bonding is used in restoring chipped and broken teeth to restore it to its original shape.
Missing Teeth
There are three options in replacing a missing tooth, partial or complete dentures, bridges, and dental implants. Dentures are false/removable teeth and easy to fabricate. Bridge is done by using the natural adjacent teeth between the empty spaces to support the false tooth. A Dental implant is used in replacing the natural teeth. It is composed of the implants and the crown. The main causes of missing tooth/teeth are accidental breaking of teeth and uprooting/removal due to severe tooth decay. The right procedure for replacement depends on your preference, finances, and your dentist recommendation.
Diatom (Space between teeth)
This teeth condition commonly appears on upper front teeth, but can also occur between any two teeth. The space is caused by a mismatch in size of the jaw bones and the teeth. Aside from that, space can also develop because of our habits. This problem can be treated by using braces, crowns, veneers, and bonding.
Worn/Short Teeth
Teeth also has worn down caused by grinding of teeth, using your teeth in biting or holding hard objects, and thumbs or finger sucking habit. This can also lead to bite collapse with associated changes in the face such as sagging cheeks and having creases in the lips at the corners of the mouth. There three types of worn teeth, mild, moderate, and excessive worn. The treatment depends on the cause of the worn. The purpose of correcting this problem is to also improve the bite function of the teeth.
Malocclusion of the Teeth
This is a teeth condition also known as crowded teeth, cross bite, overbite, under bite, and open bite. This misalignment or improperly shape teeth condition can lead into more serious problems. Due to those malocclusions, the teeth won’t be able to function properly. It is better to get cosmetic dentistry treatments to quickly address this type of oral problem. The major cause of this is that it was passed down to you by your parents through heredity. There are available treatments to improve this like braces, removal of teeth, reshaping, bonding, capping of teeth, surgery, and wires or plates to stabilize the jaw bone.
There are more teeth related problems that can be treated by undergoing cosmetic dentistry procedures. The treatments depend on your teeth’s condition and it is better to consult your dentist as soon as possible if you have any teeth related problems.