Cosmetic dentistry

The term "cosmetic dentistry" is often used to refer to any kind of dental procedure that enhances the look (but not necessarily the functioning) of the patient's teeth, gums, and/or bite. The enhancement of dental aesthetics, including colour, location, shape, size, alignment, and overall smile look, is the primary emphasis of this treatment. There are a lot of dentists who call themselves "cosmetic dentists," but they may not have the appropriate degree, expertise, training, or experience in this profession. Because the primary goal of this action was to sell to patients, it has been deemed immoral to do so. The American Dental Association does not accept cosmetic dentistry as a legitimate field of dental specialist practise. Nevertheless, there are still dentists out there who market themselves as cosmetic dentists.

Whitening, sometimes known as "tooth bleaching," is the most frequent kind of cosmetic dental treatment. The technique of bleaching is completely risk-free and produces desirable results for the vast majority of patients. There are a variety of teeth whitening options available, including those that can be purchased without a prescription, such as Crest Whitestrips, as well as those that require the supervision of a dentist, such as in-office treatments or at-home treatments that involve trays that are filled with a peroxide gel and are performed using the product.

Tooth reshaping involves the removal of portions of the tooth's enamel in order to enhance the tooth's look. It is possible to use it to fix a tiny chip, as well as to adjust the length, form, or location of teeth, as well as when there is a difference in the size of the teeth; it is also possible to use it to rectify crooked or overly long teeth.

Dental bridges may be used to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or even a whole arch of teeth. The teeth on each side of the gap created by lost teeth must be prepared for restoration. A bridge is constructed using abutments, which are teeth that are prepared for restoration, and pontics, which are replacement teeth designed to fill up gaps created by missing teeth.