Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Kim believes that “A Smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” The positive self-confidence that comes with a beautiful smile does wonders for the person wearing that smile. Sometimes, the smile can be affected due to prolonged dental issues or injuries that may hamper the confidence to smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry in the Highline Dental Practice had witnessed life-changing benefits in their clients when they opted for the smile makeover.
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a part of the dental industry that focuses on beautifying the smile by correcting teeth and gum issues to improve the smile’s aesthetic appearance. Though it’s a fact that general dentistry also provides dental treatments, it focuses on healthier teeth and gums in contrast to cosmetic dentistry, which focuses more on beautifying the smile by working on improving the appearance of teeth and gums.
Am I a Good Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures?
You can be considered a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry procedures if you have healthy gums and teeth structure that can cope with treatments. If there are teeth issues or severe gum infections, they must be addressed with proper treatments before considering cosmetic dental treatments.
Some of the dental flaws that are corrected with cosmetic dentistry are:
- Cracked tooth
- Broken tooth
- Chipped tooth
- Severe discoloration or staining of teeth
- Teeth gaps
- Misalignment of teeth
Advantages Of Cosmetic Dentistry
Enhanced Self-Confidence: Teeth issues affecting your appearance and hindering your confident smile affect your personality and social life deeply. Cosmetic dentistry procedures help bring you a happy smile and enhance your confidence.
Long-Lasting Effects: Cosmetic dentistry treatments sustain well for at least ten years. It is great news since the dentists will customize the dental treatments according to your dental needs and save money since there are no repeated yearly procedures to invest in a smile makeover, making it one of the best investments in your smile.
Improved Appearance: Teeth imperfections such as stained, misaligned, discolored, and broken teeth can affect the overall appearance of the face, and with cosmetic dentistry, it can be corrected, giving a more attractive smile that is healthier too.
Quick Recovery: Most cosmetic dentistry treatments involve shorter recovery time and allow you to eat your favorite foods just a few days after treatment.
Good Oral Health: Teeth and gum issues can lead to periodontal infections and also damage the tooth structure completely. With the help of cosmetic dentistry, achieving healthier gums and teeth is possible, alongside having a beautiful, attractive smile. These treatments also protect the treat from further damage to the teeth. With regular follow-ups having good oral health and a makeover for a smile is possible simultaneously with cosmetic dentistry.
Types Of Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain Veneers
These are strong shells made of porcelain ceramic that is also medically graded. These shells are placed on the frontal part of the teeth to cover the teeth gaps, cracked and chipped teeth, and also cover the discolored tooth. The placement of porcelain veneers requires 2-3 dental visits. Firstly the dentist checks your teeth and gum health, and on confirming that the dentist can give treatment, a proper impression of the tooth is taken to make veneer that matches the size and color of the tooth. The impressions taken are sent to the lab, and until the veneer is ready, a temporary crown is placed on the affected tooth. Once the porcelain veneer is ready, it is placed after removing the temporary one.
Dental Implants
Loss of the tooth can be very painful, but tooth loss can also lead to other problems such as loss of the bone, chewing issues, problems in joints of the jaw, and bite issues accompanied by alteration in the teeth structure. For protecting the tooth and root structure, dental implant treatment is provided through which the missing tooth roots are replaced with biocompatible titanium screws that stand as an anchor for supporting the abutments for crown placement.
Teeth Whitening
Our tooth loses their original color and also get discolored due to reasons such as colored foods and drinks and also smoking. Some internal factors, such as diseases, can also lead to tooth discoloration. The teeth whitening process is best to restore the color of the tooth. Teeth whitening products will be suggested by the dentist that is available over the counter, but in the office, techniques are more effective and last longer. Zoom whitening is Dr. Kim’s latest technique, consisting of a specially formulated gel made with hydrogen peroxide. The gel is applied to the teeth, and laser light is activated on the gel, which helps whiten the teeth. A mouthpiece is added to protect the lips and gums from the laser light. The treatment process will take just 15 minutes, and the results can be seen immediately with a brighter and whiter tooth to enhance the smile.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are made with a porcelain material to cover the damaged tooth. Dental crowns are used when the tooth is weakened, needs a replacement after the root canal, and the tooth is fractured also help keep the cracked tooth intact from breaking.
Dental Bonding
This treatment involves covering the discolored tooth and the cracks on the tooth. A composite resin material that is in the tooth’s color is applied to the tooth to cover the imperfections of the tooth. Dental bonding also makes the tooth look longer and wider, bringing uniformity to the teeth’ structure.
Tooth and Gum Contouring
Tooth contouring are done to reshape the tooth. This procedure involves removing a layer of tooth enamel to give a better shape to the tooth.
The gum contouring process involves reshaping the gums that have excess gum tissues. The excess gums make the teeth structure look gummier, and the contouring process gives a new shape to the gumline giving more of a symmetrical look to the smile.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Cosmetic Dentistry?
The insurance company divides dental treatments into two ways which are restorative and cosmetic (elective).
Restorative procedures involve treating dental injuries due to accidents or infections that will come under insurance coverage.
Cosmetic or elective treatments do not involve any injuries or infections and solely focus on enhancing the smile aesthetics, and dental insurance does not cover cosmetic dentistry treatments.
With advanced technology and dental instruments that are at par, our team at the Highline Dental Practice is guided personally by Dr. Kim to provide you with the best smile makeover ever that will last longer, too, with the dental materials that are a class apart.
FAQ
1. Is cosmetic dentistry expensive?
Yes, cosmetic dentistry is more expensive than regular dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is intended to improve one’s appearance, as the name suggests. As a result, it requires the greatest resources and expertise to provide the most attractive result achievable.
As a result, it offers the most enduring and stunning treatment results for the money.
2. Is cosmetic dentistry painful?
Your dental professional puts your comfort first. Several noninvasive cosmetic dental treatments are available, and anesthetics can be used to lessen pain if required to make you feel comfortable.
3. Is cosmetic dentistry safe?
Cosmetic dentistry may be a secure and healthy option when considering a patient’s health holistically. After undergoing procedures to improve their looks, some patients are inspired to work toward their objectives and take better care of themselves. Smiling and taking on the world with confidence are both beneficial.
4. what does cosmetic dentistry include?
Your smile’s look is improved with cosmetic dentistry. Teeth whitening, dental bonding, and veneers are often used in cosmetic dentistry procedures..
5. what is cosmetic dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is the area of dentistry that focuses on making your smile seem better. Teeth whitening, dental bonding, and veneers are typical aesthetic dentistry procedures.