Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

These categories ensure that patients receive comprehensive care, addressing both immediate dental needs and long-term oral health goals.

Purpose: Enhances the color of teeth by removing stains or discoloration.

Examples: In-office whitening (laser whitening or professional bleaching). At-home kits provided by dentists.

Ideal For: People with stained or yellow teeth caused by food, beverages, or smoking.

Purpose: Covers imperfections like chips, cracks, or uneven teeth.

Materials: Porcelain or composite resin.

Process: Thin shells are bonded to the front surface of the teeth.

Ideal For: Severe discoloration, gaps, or minor misalignments.

Purpose: Replaces missing teeth with a natural-looking alternative.

Components: Dental implants involve a titanium post as the root. Bridges use adjacent teeth as support for the artificial tooth.

Ideal For: Long-term replacement of one or more missing teeth.

Purpose: Aligns teeth and corrects bite issues.

Examples: Traditional metal braces. Clear aligners (e.g., Invisalign).

Ideal For: Crooked teeth, overbites, or underbites.

Purpose: Repairs minor imperfections such as cracks, chips, or small gaps.

Material: Tooth-colored composite resin.

Process: Resin is applied, shaped, and hardened with a special light. Ideal For: Quick fixes for minor cosmetic issues.

Purpose: Restores the shape, size, and strength of a damaged tooth.

Materials: Porcelain, ceramic, or metal.

Process: A custom cap (crown) covers the tooth entirely or partially (onlay). Ideal For: Damaged, decayed, or weakened teeth.

Purpose: Improves the gumline’s symmetry and balance.

Process: Removes excess gum tissue or reshapes uneven gum lines using lasers or surgery.

Ideal For: “Gummy smiles” or uneven gums.

Purpose: A comprehensive approach to transform the entire smile.

Includes: Combination of procedures like veneers, whitening, implants, and orthodontics.

Ideal For: Individuals seeking dramatic improvements in smile aesthetics.