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A beautiful smile is definitely an enviable asset to have. Unfortunately
a set of crooked, yellowed and chipped teeth will certainly subtract from a face
no matter how attractive or sensual. Today's cosmetic dental technology can
transform a less than attractive mouth into a true, beaming Hollywood smile.
From straightening to whitening to lessening or increasing tooth and gum
show - cosmetic dentistry can surely help you acquire a sensational set of
pearly whites. This isn't exactly considered facial plastic surgery, but it can add
to your appearance.
There are many procedures to improve the appearance of you mouth - even if
you are missing several teeth. They include:
ACCELERATED ORTHODONTICS
The most common form of orthodontics is the use of traditional dental braces.
And accelerated orthodontics is relatively the latest way to move teeth faster
than traditional braces. While traditional braces take anywhere from one to
three years to give you a great smile, accelerated orthodontics can give you
a great smile in only there to eight months in most cases.
DENTAL VENEERS
Dental veneers, sometimes called tooth veneers, are used to correct both color
and shape problem. Some of the more common causes of teeth discoloration
are medications, coffee, tea or cigarettes. People Who drink significant amounts
of cola soft drinks can experience similar staining. To correct this problem,
veneers, porcelain or plastic, are placed over the front teeth to change the color
or shape of the teeth. Veneers are also ideal for teeth that are too small, too big, or
have uneven surfaces.
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Tooth loss is something no one looks forward to. If you lose one or more teeth, you
have a number of options, one of which is dental implantation. Dental implants are
fixtures of titanium, which are surgically screwed into your jawbone. The implant is
an anchor for a naturally-appearing false tooth or a set of false teeth. So long as you
have enough bone in the area of the missing tooth to facilitate the anchorage of the
implants, this procedure can yield terrific results. If you don’t have enough bone for
this purpose, a bone graft may be necessary.
TEETH WHITENING
There are a few teeth whitening procedures available that correct discoloration of
the teeth by removing the brown and yellow staining. While each work effectively,
there are advantages and disadvantages to each procedure. The type of procedures
available should be discussed with your cosmetic dentist, and they will recommend
the most appropriate teeth whitening procedure for you.
LASER BLEACHING
Using a laser with a whitening gel, this is an in-office bleaching system. The translucent
bleaching gel is applied to the teeth and a laser light is used to activate the crystals to
absorb the energy from the light and penetrate the teeth enamel to increase the lightening
effect on the teeth. The length of time in the cosmetic dentist’s chair depends on the
degree of discoloration you have.
One visit is usually all it takes for a bright smile. The sudden change of color is likely
to be noticed by those around you immediately. This is the more expensive of the
procedures available, but also the quickest.
CUSTOM FIT TRAY BLEACHING
This is the most common technique to correct teeth discoloration because it’s easy
to use and costs less. Impressions are taken of you mouth and a thin custom-made
plastic tray is made which you take home and wear for about one to two hours per day.
while some results may be seen in a couple days, it usually takes one to two weeks to
see the full whitening of you teeth. This procedure is sometimes used in conjunction
with the in office laser bleaching if you have severe discoloration (dark grey or purple)
or internal teeth staining.
The Decision to enhance your smile is a very personal one. Even a subtle change in
your smile can make an exceptional difference in the way you look-and on your social
outlook. When you feel good, you look great. And that helps you project an image of
self-confidence and high personal esteem. You smile used to be you own business.
Now, it can also be a dentist’s business.
By Dr.Jirawan Nilmag
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