Know Your Teeth – Cosmetic Dentistry

Dentistry is no longer just a case of extracting and filling teeth, as it had been until the recent past. Today, the face of dentistry has changed. An increasing number of people are turning to cosmetic dentistry as a way of improving how they look, much as they would use a new hairstyle. New Jersey cosmetic dental experts offer solutions for a range of dental problems. The common procedures include tooth whitening, implants, tooth-colored fillings, bridges, crowns, and veneers. Cosmetic treatments can be used to repair, reshape, lighten and straighten teeth.  

Cosmetic Treatment Options

Veneers: Veneers are an ideal way of treating teeth that are unsightly or discolored, repairing cracks or chips or closing gaps between front teeth. Dental veneers are thin slices of strong and durable material, usually porcelain, that are made to precisely fit over the visible surface of your front teeth. Veneers can improve the position, shape, and color of your teeth. Your NJ cosmetic dentist will help you choose a precise shade of porcelain that closely matches the color of your teeth.

Orthodontic Treatment: Orthodontic treatment involves the positioning or straightening of teeth to improve its appearance and the way they function. Orthodontics can also help you look after the long-term health of gums, teeth, and oral joints by distributing the biting pressure over all your teeth. For individuals with crooked or crowded teeth, orthodontic treatment can move the teeth in position or straighten them into a better position. 

Tooth Whitening: Not all of us have brilliant white teeth. Food and drinks, smoking, tartar, tiny cracks, ageing, and even certain antibiotics can stain teeth. Tooth whitening offers an effective solution for lightening discolored or stained teeth without the need for removing any of the tooth surfaces. Bleaching or whitening products generally contain hydrogen peroxide as the active ingredient. 

Bridges and Partial Dentures: A gap left by a missing tooth can alter your bite and also put greater strain on the teeth at either side. Depending on where the missing teeth are in the oral cavity, their number and condition of the other teeth, there are two options for replacement. The first is with a partial denture – a plate with false tooth or teeth on it. The second option is with a fixed bridge. Your dentist may recommend a bridge when the missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth or there are only fewer missing teeth.  

Crowns: Crown restorations are ideal for teeth that have been weakened by disease, decayed, broken, or require a very large filling. Your dentist may recommend a crown for a number of reasons. A crown may help hold a denture or bridge strongly in place; you may have a root filling requiring a crown to protect the remaining tooth; you may have discolored filling and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth. 

Tooth-colored Fillings:Cosmetic dentistry options offer fillings that are not only functional, but also natural looking. A number of people have fillings of one sort or another but do not prefer metal-colored fillings that reveal a ‘metal-mouth’ when they smile. White or tooth-colored fillings offer a solution to this problem. 

A beautiful smile definitely has numerous advantages in everyday life. Cosmetic dentists at NJ offer smile makeovers that fit every type, style, and budget. To achieve the smile you deserve, contact us today.