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Do you have misshaped, discolored, chipped or missing teeth? Do you ever find yourself hiding your smile because you are ashamed of the appearance of your teeth? Don't hide your smile anymore! With cosmetic dentistry you can correct misshaped, discolored, chipped or missing teeth. Cosmetic dentistry has become a vital and important part of the dental profession for improving the overall appearance of a person's smile. From whitening to bonding and veneers, cosmetic dentistry offers an array of techniques to improve your smile. What is Cosmetic Dentistry? A smile can be the most eye-catching feature of the face. With dentistry's many advances, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. Cosmetic dentistry offers even subtle changes in your smile to make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Your cosmetic dentist can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn or short teeth or alter the length of your teeth. Some common cosmetic dentistry procedures include:
* Bonding
* Contouring and reshaping
* Veneers
* Whitening and bleaching An Improved Appearance with Whitening Stained, dull, or discolored teeth keep your smile from shining its brightest. Teeth whitening, in most cases, can help bring the shine and sparkle back to your smile. You can choose to whiten your teeth at home or have your cosmetic dentist distribute custom whitening trays, which has proven results. Professional teeth whitening is an easy, safe and effective way to brighten those stained or dull teeth in as little as one appointment. Combined with good oral hygiene, teeth whitening from your dentist can enhance your smile by several shades. Fix Your Damaged Teeth with Veneers If your teeth are cracked, stained, uneven or chipped, veneers may be the perfect option for transforming the most damaged smile. Veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic or a composite resin material, which are bonded to the front of your teeth. These thin, porcelain shells are custom-designed by your dentist to perfectly cover and match your natural smile to mask most any dental blemish, including stains and cracks. In some cases, veneers are even a viable alternative to braces. The procedure requires little to no anesthesia and can be an ideal choice for improving the appearance of your front teeth. Veneers are commonly used to mask discolorations, to brighten teeth and to improve your smile as a whole. Compared to many treatment options, veneers will last a long time, up to 20 years, and correct the alignment of your smile by covering damaged or misshapen teeth. Tooth Reshaping and Dental Contouring If you have a minor defect in your teeth that you would like to eliminate, you may be a candidate for tooth reshaping, also called dental contouring. Tooth reshaping and dental contouring are cosmetic dentistry's procedures that deal with subtle changes to the teeth. Tooth reshaping, or dental contouring, is a cosmetic dentistry technique that removes small amounts of tooth enamel in order to change the shape, length, or surface of one or more teeth. Even a few millimeters of reduction in the right places can really improve the appearance of teeth. The tooth reshaping process can also be combined with bonding, which is a cosmetic dentistry treatment that uses tooth-colored composite material to sculpt and shape the teeth. Cosmetic dentistry offers many options for people who are unhappy with their teeth. If you are one of the many people who desire a change in your smile, consult your cosmetic dentist in Carlsbad and Oceanside, CA for more information on your available options.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading Oceanside and Carlsbad dentist, Dr. Gregory Staffon. Dr. Staffon, dentist in Oceanside and Carlsbad, maintains the highest levels of accreditation and pursues ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry. Services offered include Invisalign, veneers and bridges, among other services.
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