Cosmetic dentistry is on the rise and is a big business in Canada, and treatments such as teeth whitening, dental bonding, and dental implants Hamilton and other cities offer these services.
When you visit a dentist there are many treatment options to choose from and that can be quite overwhelming. You might want to have heard someone rave about a procedure they got done and want the exact same thing. Keep in mind that procedures can differ from person to person.
The best cosmetic dentists will understand your dental requirements, provide the procedures needed and help you determine which method will work the best for you while explaining why these procedures are necessary.
Cosmetic teeth whitening/bleaching: If you are one that heavily smokes, drinks tea or coffee, you are prone to teeth discoloration. One’s teeth can have plaque build-up due to bad dental hygiene as well. This is a process where tooth stains and discoloration are eliminated.
Many brands in the market sell teeth whitening products, and while this can be done at home, it does not give the desired result. Contacting an experienced dentist in Round Lake Beach is a better option as they can do a much better job! They also offer a variety of teeth whitening, veneers, implants, composite bonding, and other forms of in-office cosmetic dentistry to accommodate your smile.
Depending on the condition of your teeth, the dentist gauges how deep they need to be cleaned. This can go off-track if done at home as not everyone’s teeth are fit to bleach, so check with your dentist first.
Cosmetic bonding: If you have cracked or chipped teeth, terribly stained teeth, want to close spaces between your teeth or want to make them appear longer, bonding is the way to go. A clay or resin-like material is hardened by a special kind of light to give the best possible results.
The material used is moldable so your dentist can shape the material to fit the desired shape. This procedure is quick and quite affordable compared to other cosmetic dental procedures available.
Cosmetic Dental Crowns: Dental crowns, also known as caps, are usually made out of acrylic or porcelain. They are customized to be placed over your entire tooth and are incorporated with metal to bear the pressure caused by biting.
Crowns or caps are used in cosmetic dentistry to treat teeth that are chipped, have large gaps, are badly decayed, poorly shaped, or broken.
Dental Implants: If you have missing teeth, dental implants are designed to replace them, they also act as an alternative to dentures. Unlike dentures, they feel and look natural and are permanent. These implants are made of metal, usually titanium, and are surgically fitted in the jaw bone in the place of the missing tooth/teeth.
Dental implants are designed to function a tooth’s root. Artificial teeth such as a crown, bridge, or denture can be anchored by implants. This is a relatively more expensive procedure but there is value for money as this is a long-term thing.
Veneers: Veneers are thin shells that are custom-made of ceramic or porcelain cemented to the front side of the tooth. This procedure includes working on dental issues such as damaged, badly stained teeth (where typical bleaching won’t work) so they look shiny and white. Your teeth will look perfect once the veneers are in place.
Other cosmetic reasons include redoing chipped, pitted, and broken teeth, to lengthen teeth or to cover gaps between the teeth.
Unlike the other procedures, this usually takes a few weeks to complete from the consultation to a mock-fitting to see how the end result will look. A gentle filing of the tooth’s enamel is done followed by taking an impression of the teeth. This is then sent to a lab that customizes the veneers. A temporary set of veneers will be given until the permanent ones are ready to be fitted.
