Cosmetic Dentistry / 8 posts found
Get A Smile Makeover With Professional Cosmetic Dentistry
If you were asked whether you are happy with your smile, what would you say? Would your response be positive, or would you have less than nice things to say? Well, if you are not too happy with your smile, you are not alone. An estimated one in three people deal with dental woes that range from discolored and chipped teeth to gaps and more major dental disasters. The good news is that a good cosmetic dentist can help you get a healthy, bright and beautiful smile much easier than you think, and you will be surprised at how great […]
Dental Crowns and Different Dental Crown Types
A dental crown is a cap that is shaped like a tooth and is created to be placed over one. It covers the tooth in order to improve its aesthetic appearance and bring back its strength, size and shape. When dental crowns are placed, it is cemented and fully encases the affected tooth, from the gum line and up. Your dental health expert may recommend getting a dental crown for the following reasons: -To save a weak tooth from further damage such as plaque and tooth decay. A dental crown may also fuse together cracks in a tooth. -To restore […]
The Wonders of Cosmetic Dentistry
With its increasing popularity, cosmetic dentistry’s benefits have expanded to more than just improving your smile. Today, cosmetic dentistry is also advantageous in fixing teeth alignment to improve your bite and reshaping chipped teeth for better chewing. There are several procedures included in cosmetic dentistry treatment which all-together promote oral health. For stronger, healthier and better- look ing teeth, all you need is help from a good cosmetic dentist. Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures The following are some of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures conducted today: 1. Re-shaping procedure Irregularly-shaped teeth can cause various oral problems. By performing simple re-shaping treatments, […]
Dental Implants: One Step Closer to Your Own Teeth
If you have missing teeth, cracked, or failing teeth, dental implants might be just the thing you need to replace your once beautiful smile. Most people who have problems with their teeth start to feel insecure about their smile and in as little as a day you can have dental surgery to change that. The truth is dental implants have changed the face of dentistry over the past 25 years as an alternative to dentures (which can cause other problems long term) and other prosthetic devices. Dental Implants Offer a Permanent Solution They are artificial replacements for your natural tooth. Just as the case with […]
Dental Implants and Smoking
Smoking is a habit that many have come to avoid due to it’s health side effects yet many others continue because it is a difficult habit to break. Generally speaking, smoking is never good for your teeth since the smoke in your mouth can cause yellowing and decay. However, when it comes to getting dental implants it is definitely something that you have to give up if you want to get your teeth restored. Why Smoking is Bad It’s quite simple really. Smoking is counter productive in terms of reaching any dental restoration goal. First of all, you cannot smoke […]
Orthodontic Treatments
One of the most common dental problems that many face are misaligned teeth or a misaligned bite. Orthodontics offers many possibilities for treating such cases. Among these treatments, braces, retainers, and invisible aligners are the most common solutions. If you have any major alignment issues or gaps between teeth, you should ask your dentist to send you to an Austin cosmetic dentistry professional or an orthodontist. Orthodontists specialize in these sorts of cases. Braces Braces are the most common tool used by orthodontists to fix teeth that are out of place. They work by simply putting pressure continuously on the […]
Teeth Whitening Options
Teeth whitening is one of the most simple options available for boosting the look and feel of your teeth. There are quite a few whitening systems out there including everything from various whitening toothpastes, whitening strips, trays and other store bought options. There are also some stronger ways of whitening that can only be done in the dentists office. Whitening teeth is a great solution for people with mostly healthy teeth that are stained from smoking, drinking coffee or any other teeth staining foods. However, if your teeth are not healthy or you have extensive dental issues then this option […]
Veneers for a Brighter and Fuller Grin
Maybe your teeth aren't as white or as straight as you would like them to be. It is not uncommon to experience a lack of self-esteem due to simple cosmetic issues with our teeth. Fortunately there are many options when it comes to getting your pearly whites back into shape and one such option is veneers. You should consider veneers if you still have existing healthy teeth but they just don't look or feel the way you would like them to.