A New Year and a New Smile – Makeover Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry!

Makeover Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry

Feeling conscious and hesitant about one’s smile is never a good feeling. And, it being a new year and all, what better time to makeover your smile?

Pepping and telling yourself that you look beautiful no matter what can only do so much. Once the time comes that it no longer works, look to cosmetic dentistry to help sort things out for you.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry, in general, is a field in dental medicine that mainly dabbles in the many concepts of smile design and the instruments concerned to achieve, what could be best described, as the perfect smile.

Cosmetic dentists are professionals who’ve gone through extensive training and education, as well as have received varying levels of accreditation to make sure that they are experts in the said field.

What makes cosmetic dentists different from general dentists?

There are similarities between general and cosmetic dentists, such as both perform almost the same procedures, from implants, crowns, general cleaning and so on. However, that’s where the similarities end. This is because the focus and level of expertise are different when we talk about cosmetic dentists.

Cosmetic dentists just aren’t concerned about restoring their patient’s teeth to their original form. Rather, their goal is to take it up a notch and make sure that the teeth concerned not only work well, but fall into what the patient defines as beautiful. This involves paying attention to even the smallest of details and meticulously working on their patient’s teeth so that their smile looks the best that it can be.

Dental treatments generally considered as cosmetic

All dental treatments, in a way, can improve the appearance of teeth, as well as restore function and of course, improve oral health.

There are just some dental treatments, however, that can exclusively be referred to as cosmetic in nature, such as:

  • Teeth Whitening – One of the simplest and cheapest ways to brighten your smile. This can be done in the dentist’s chair, or at home. The latter relying on teeth whitening products that you can purchase directly from your dentist.
  • Veneers – Made to replace tooth enamel, veneers are usually made out of porcelain or other composite materials. They are hard, thin and made to look like teeth so that they can better hide certain dental flaws.
  • Crowns – While not all crowns are cosmetic in nature, those made out of porcelain are. These natural-looking porcelain crowns can effectively replace and cover heavily damaged teeth, while all the while looking a lot more natural.
  • Dental Implants – These are implants used to replace the root portion of any missing teeth. It is then fitted with a crown so that the replacement is as natural-looking as it can be. The implants are usually made out of titanium.
  • Gum Surgery – A minor surgical procedure that can reshape gum tissue for those who have “gummy” smiles.
  • Contouring and reshaping – Using either lasers or drills, cosmetic dentists can smooth out and even reshape entire teeth to improve their look.

Other types of cosmetic dental treatments are composite bonding, inlays & onlays, tooth-colored fillings, clear orthodontic aligners, and a few others.

For more information on transforming your smile, call the office of Graham Farless DDS today at 336-282-2868. Learn more about his practice and the services he offers by visiting the website at www.gsodentist.com.