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High-quality dental care and good oral hygiene are key to healthy teeth and gums. However, even with the best care, your smile may not be exactly how you want it to be. Sometimes, a more advanced approach can benefit your smile. Cosmetic dentistry offers excellent solutions. With cosmetic dentistry options, you can fix several different aesthetic problems.
General dental work focuses almost entirely on the health of your teeth and gums. With cosmetic dentistry, the focus is on improving the appearance of your smile. Some cosmetic dental procedures can add functionality to your teeth, but these procedures are considered cosmetic rather than medically necessary.
A cosmetic dentist can fix or improve nearly any cosmetic dental issue, depending on your unique needs and budget. All of these concerns can be addressed with cosmetic dental procedures:
If you want whiter and brighter teeth, don’t reach for that over-the-counter product at your local big-box discount store. Instead, consider professional teeth whitening. The first concern is that store-bought products aren’t as effective as the teeth whitening your dentist can do. DIY teeth-whitening products can have no more than .01% hydrogen peroxide, but the prescription-strength gels your dentist has access to can have up to 6%. Equally important, a dental hygienist will apply protection to your gums to keep them from becoming damaged.
If you have stained, chipped, misshapen, short, or narrow teeth, porcelain veneers may be exactly what you’ve been looking for to make your smile more perfect. Veneers are made with ultra-thin porcelain pieces bonded to your front teeth using a special bonding agent. The veneers process is irreversible because a thin layer of your natural enamel needs to be removed so the veneers fit correctly.
A dental crown is a hollow shell that fits over your entire tooth. In restorative and general dentistry, crowns are often used to strengthen a weak tooth. However, crowns can be used in cosmetic dentistry to cover poorly shaped teeth. Badly decayed teeth can also be camouflaged using a dental crown.Â
With dental bonding, cosmetic flaws are fixed using a tooth-colored material that adheres to the teeth. Bonding is a good solution for hiding imperfections, including chipped or cracked teeth. In some instances, badly stained teeth can also be camouflaged with dental bonding.
Dr. Jae Cho and the team at Wildflower Dental in Sun City, Arizona, are here to help you transform your smile into a work of art. Call today to schedule your consultation at (623) 400-2117. Alternatively, you can request an appointment using our online form.