What is cosmetic dentistry and for whom is it recommended?

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   Shil1978posted 15 years ago

   What is cosmetic dentistry and for whom is it recommended?

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   cosmetic dentistsposted 14 years ago

   Cosmetic dentistry is an umbrella term for a range of dental treatments, of which such treatment is not considered 'general' dental treatment. This is treatment that sets out to enhance the aesthetics of your smile, rather than merely maintaining oral health.
   
   So, things like braces such as Invisalign and the Inman Aligner would be considered part of cosmetic dentistry. There are also things like Veneers which are a thin material that sits on the front of your teeth to improve their appearance; Lumineers are very similar to Veneers but of a thinner material; dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth and restore functionality to the mouth in terms of speaking and eating; Teeth whitening does what the name suggests.
   
   And there are many more. Cosmetic dentistry can be expensive though but if you are looking to improve your confidence then there are some great treatments to choose from.

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   Shil1978posted 14 years ago

   Thank you for answering this question CD. Very well explained!!

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   LensMan999posted 14 years ago

   Cosmetic dentistry
   combines art and science. It is a branch of dentistry dealing with the
   appearance of teeth. It involves alteration of the teeth appearance
   like changing the tooth color or shape. It focuses purely on the aesthetic
   treatments... read more

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   DentalGreenBayposted 14 years ago

   Cosmetic dentistry is done to improve our teeth and smiles with quick, painless and surprisingly affordable treatments.
   
   Having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance and allows us to smile with confidence.
   
   Cosmetic dental treatments can:
   
      
      -   Change the size, shape, and alignment of certain teeth.
      
      -  Fill in unattractive spaces between teeth.
      
      -   Improve or correct bites.
      
      -   Lighten or brighten the color of teeth.
      
      -   Repair decayed, broken, cracked, or chipped teeth.
      
      -   Replace missing teeth.
      
      -   Replace old, unattractive dental treatments.

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