The Different Types of Dentistry Procedures

Cosmetic dentistry entails a variety of professional operations aimed at improving the appearance of teeth. Some of these methods also have restorative benefits, such as the ability to correct dental issues.

Cosmetic Dentistry Techniques That Are Commonly Used

Teeth Whitening

Of all the cosmetic dentistry operations, teeth whitening is the most popular, least expensive, and most basic. Teeth whitening procedures, as the name says, remove discoloration from teeth.

Teeth are cleansed in the teeth whitening process for removing tartar, plaque, and food elements from the teeth crevices. Cosmetic dentists use bleaching treatments for the treatment as per the severity of the discoloration.

Veneers

Dental veneers are thin and customized shells to cover the front teeth and are composed of dental porcelain or composite. These ultra-thin shells conceal noticeable faults in the teeth's size, color, shape, or length. With the help of cementing material, the thin veneer is secured to the tooth. Dental veneers are stain-resistant for up to 20 years and fit in flawlessly with the rest of the teeth.

Bonding

Bonding involves the application of a putty-like resin substance to cracked, discolored, deformed, or chipped teeth. It's designed to look just like genuine teeth. Dental bonding is a painless procedure that takes 30 to 60 minutes to accomplish but can last up to ten years with proper care. The tooth enamel-like resin is applied to the broken tooth, hardened with UV or laser light, and molded and polished to match the surrounding teeth.

Implants

Dental implants help restoring damaged or lost teeth. In this process, a small titanium screw is implanted at the gum of lost tooth site and it acts as a crown. The implants are barely indistinguishable from the natural teeth. The implants are firmly placed after the supporting tissue and bones.

Inlays and onlays

Inlays and onlays are another fillings for dental practice. This is used when there is severe tooth decay or less or insufficient teeth structure for sustaining tooth fillings. This is placed atop the tooth surface when the tooth cusps are not damaged. These are made of ceramic or porcelain material and attached to the teeth with cement glue. It helps in teeth strengthening, shape restoring, and decay prevention and degeneration.

Dental crowns

A dental crown is a cap-like structure that is placed over a tooth that has been damaged. Decayed, discolored, damaged, deformed, chipped or fractured teeth are corrected by dental crowns. The size, strength, form, and look of the teeth are all restored. Porcelain, composite, ceramic, or porcelain fused to metal are used to make dental crowns. They can endure for up to 30 years if taken care of properly.

Make an appointment with us at Comprehensive Family Dentistry to learn more about these cosmetic dentistry procedures or to choose which option would be ideal for your dental difficulties.

Most people can get by quite fine without the entire world scrutinizing and judging their smiling grins in photographs, but celebrities count on it (literally). That isn't to say that cosmetic dentistry is only for the rich and famous. Cosmetic dentistry may take years off your smile, whether you're a firefighter, astronaut, teacher, stock trader, landscaper, or hairdresser. Book your appointment with us or visit our office at Oklahoma City.

**Disclaimer: This content is not a professional dental or medical advice and does not imply a relationship between patient and care provider or the doctors.