Different Types of Cosmetic Dentistry

Your smile is important. Smile also indicates the overall health of your body. Those who smile more are considered happier, more approachable, good looking and seen as more confident and trustworthy. Many people often feel shy due to dental imperfections that may include jagged, discolored or crooked teeth. Cosmetic dentistry is something that can improve your looks as well as enhance your smile. Most patients think cosmetic dentistry is only about veneers, teeth whitening and inlays but there are much more procedures that can be added.

Types of cosmetic dentistry treatments- There are a number of treatments included in the cosmetic dentistry. These treatments are used to treat problems mainly related to the appearance and looks.

• Dental bonding- Dental bonding improves the looks of the cracked, chipped, stained, broken or excess space between them. This is one of the simplest dental treatments that can be done within one doctor's visit. This procedure can be used to fill small cavities and protect the exposed root of the tooth. It is the ultimate replacement for the silver or amalgam filling, dentists used nowadays.
  

• Inlays/Onlays- Unlike dental filling procedures which can be molded into the required place directly after the first visit, Inlays and Onlays are first created in the dental laboratory before your dentist can fit and bond them into place. This procedure is also known as an indirect filling procedure because after taking the impressions of the teeth, the whole structure is manufactured in the laboratory. If the filling material is bonded in the center of a tooth, it is known as Inlay whereas if the filling is done in one or more points in the tooth that include the biting surface, it is named as Onlay. This cosmetic dentistry procedure can be an alternative to crowns and can preserve healthy teeth for a long time.
  

• Implants- This procedure is a long-term procedure used to replace missing teeth. It is important to mention here that it is one of the most expensive cosmetic dentistry procedures. In this procedure, an artificial tooth made up of titanium is made to insert in the socket of the missing tooth. Implants are an ultimate option that can replace the bridge and removable dentures. This procedure gives you a natural-looking appearance.  
  

Cosmetic dentistry is becoming popular these days as it helps in improving the appearance and smiles of many individuals. With the advent of new technology that includes a wide number of array tools and other techniques- dentists can improve and achieve the desired results. Looking for cosmetic dentistry in West Hempstead? Consult- North Island Dental Arts. They are leading Hempstead dentists in the state of New York.