2. While keeping teeth clean and cavity-free is
crucial for oral health, it is sometimes not
enough to make a person proud of their
smile. Cosmetic dentistry assists in giving
teeth a natural and healthy appearance, so
patients may no longer feel embarrassed
about showing their teeth to others. Using a
variety of methods, Dentist Edmonton can
move, color, and straighten teeth to change
the cosmetic results and look of the smile.
3. In the past, medical dental care often provided
unnaturally coloured fillings, caps, and teeth
replacements. These treatments provided a
solution to the problem but left the patient
with noticeable metallic spots in their teeth
that can be seen when the person opens their
mouth or even smiles widely. A more modern
and aesthetic choice is Mercury-free, tooth
coloured fillings which are coloured to match
enamel as closely as possible, and can serve as
a permanent replacement to less-reliable
metal fillings.
4. If a tooth is worn or misshapen, potentially from
frequent grinding or from biting on something
hard, a composite material can be used. It is
poured over the tooth, and like a liquid sculpture,
moulded into the image of what the tooth should
ideally look like on the outside. Not only does this
restore the appearance, but it also protects the
tooth from further wear and decay.
5. Braces, smoking, sugar, coffee, and diet can cause
gradual discoloration over time even with
frequent brushing. Some people also have darker
enamel naturally, and wish to see it lighter. A
professional aesthetic dentist will be able to treat
each tooth individually to an equal and even color
across the entire smile.
6. In some patients' situations, whole teeth are
missing or have been removed due to
advanced decay or from sports injuries or
accidents. This is bad for the appearance of
the face however, and it could allow the other
teeth to move out of place, and in severe cases
can possibly cause the face to sink in around
that area. Artificial replacements can be made
in the form of a dental implant which are a
dental crown placed onto a titanium metal
"screw". The screw keeps the crown in place
and acts as the new root.
7. Receding gum-lines and periodontal disease can
be a problem for many people and for many
reasons, but there are ways to restore them for
those who feel it is affecting their health and
appearance. Dental laser treatments are now
available and are a safe and effective way to
treat gum disease. The beam of light from the
laser is used to remove infected gum tissue
leaving a healthier gum line preventing further
damage.
8. Seeking a professional in cosmetic dentistry is
the first step towards the aesthetic beauty many
people desire in their smile. With every
advancement in medical and dental technology,
these doctors find new and simpler ways to
restore and correct patients' teeth. Everyone
has the ability to get the attention their smile
deserves with the right amount of patience and
help from these dental procedures.