Everyone deserves a beautiful smile that lights up a room. Sometimes, however, what a person eats and drinks, whether they smoke, accidental damage, or simple genetics, stand in the way. However, the good news is that that million-dollar smile is never beyond your reach, thanks to cosmetic dentistry!
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry can improve the appearance of your teeth, gums, and bite. Some of the procedures that make up cosmetic dentistry are, as the name would suggest, purely cosmetic. Others, meanwhile, not only improve the look of your smile but can also help improve your overall dental health.
What Treatments and Procedures Fall Under Cosmetic Dentistry?
Are you curious about what exactly makes up the wide range of procedures that constitute cosmetic dentistry? Here are some of the most popular!
- Dental Bonding – a quick and relatively affordable non-invasive procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is used to repair chips and cracks and restore its natural shape
- Dental Implants – a permanent solution to tooth loss in which artificial roots are surgically implanted into the jawbone and often covered with a porcelain crown
- Dental Veneers – thin shells made of porcelain or composite resin that are bonded to the front of discolored and/or misshapen teeth in order to improve the appearance of the wearer’s smile
- Gum Contouring – a procedure in which excess gum tissue is removed in order to reshape the gums, creating a more even gum line and symmetrical smile. Gum contouring can also improve oral health by making it easier to clean the teeth and gums.
- Invisalign – an alternative to traditional dental braces, in which a clear alignment system in which a patient series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners in order to straighten teeth
- Teeth Whitening – a common, non-invasive cosmetic dental procedure in which stains and discolorations are quickly and easily removed, improving the appearance of teeth
Cosmetic Dentistry in Edmond, OK
If you’re in the Edmond, OK, area and want to learn more about your cosmetic dentistry options and which procedures are right for you, contact dentist Dr. Michael Chandler and the Edmond Dental Center team to schedule a consultation.
