Most Popular Cosmetic Dental Treatments

More and more people are appreciating the benefits of cosmetic dental treatments for freshening up their smile. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry lauds how these treatments can change your outlook, career, and social life. Knowing of common cosmetic dental treatments can help you decide which ones could help you the most. Here are the details.

Tooth Contouring

Your dentist will grind away small bits of enamel. The aim is to improve the shape of your teeth. This quick treatment will also even out your teeth. There will be a limit to the enamel removal, so your dentist must be careful. It will take one visit to complete tooth contouring.

 

Composite Bonding

This treatment can repair damaged or discolored teeth with a tooth-colored bonding material. Your dentist will drill out the damaged part or the enamel. Applying a roughening agent will come next. This will strengthen the bonding material’s adhesion to the treated tooth. Your dentist will then sculpt the material to the tooth’s shape.

 

Polishing the tooth will allow it to match the neighboring teeth. Dental bonding is the ideal cosmetic dentistry treatment for worn-down edges of teeth. It can also repair chipped, cracked, or decayed teeth. This will take one dental visit to finish.

Onlays and Inlays

These are indirect dental fillings. A dental lab will create these custom-fit restorations. Your dentist will use onlays and inlays to correct moderate dental decay or support a large filling. An inlay can be set on the tooth’s surface if the cusps do not have damage. An onlay will cover the entire surface of the tooth if the tooth has significant damage.

 

Onlays and inlays are made of ceramic or porcelain material. Your dentist will attach them to your affected teeth with dental cement. These restorations can bring back the shape of teeth. They can also strengthen and protect the teeth against more damage.

 

Professional Teeth Whitening

Studies show that whiter teeth show people how much you care for your dental health. That is why many people want to get an effective whitening treatment. You can achieve the level of white that you want in one dental visit with the help of your dentist. Your dentist might match the teeth’s level of whiteness to the white of your eyes.

Gum Contouring

Excess gum tissue is a problem for some people. Being born with gum tissue covering most of your teeth can result in a gummy smile. Gum contouring can remove excess gum tissue. This will reshape your gumline to balance your appearance.

 

Dental Implants

Tooth loss is a common problem. You can lose your teeth because of an injury, accident, or dental decay. Your dentist will cut through your gum tissue and drill into your jawbone. Placing a titanium rod into the implant hole will follow. Then, your dentist will stitch the gum tissue close to help the area heal and the titanium rod to merge with the jawbone. It will take months of healing.

 

After complete recovery, your dentist will place an abutment and the artificial crown. You will need to practice better oral care. This includes regular dental checks. Dental implants are the gold standard of dental restorations. They provide stability and strong dental function. Proper care and maintenance can make them last for decades.

Cosmetic dental treatments can help restore your bite and your smile. At Wanlass Dental, we help our patients get their dental health back with our quality products and services. Feel free to visit our clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada, for a one-on-one consultation. Call 702-367-4412 to schedule an appointment or inquire about our cosmetic dental treatment packages.