People’s reasons for choosing
cosmetic dentistry are as varied as the people who make the choices. Repairing a malformed bite, fixing crooked teeth, treating an injury, or simply creating a more beautiful smile are just a few of the reasons. Some of the most common cosmetic dental procedures correct misshaped, discolored, chipped or missing teeth as well. Cosmetic dentistry has seen an increase in popularity over the past five years, making it a vital component of the dental profession.
But what are the top 3 reasons someone might choose cosmetic dentistry? In first place is
bridges or
dental partials. A dental bridge is a custom made false tooth or teeth placed permanently between two healthy teeth. In second place is
tooth whitening, particularly by
BriteSmile. For less than $500 and one hour of your time, your stained, yellowed, discolored smile can be Hollywood-ready. In third place, we have what’s called composite resin bonding, which uses a long lasting and durable tooth-colored resin to achieve a natural restoration of stained or decayed teeth. Costing about $350 and taking only 45 minutes to one our to complete, this is another very popular procedure that produces great results.
And, in case you’re curious, fourth and fifth places are respectively held by crowns and bridges and dental crowns. What’s the difference? Crowns and bridges are more suited to those who have large cavities, root canal therapy or a fractured tooth. Dental crowns placed on their own without the bridge are also suitable for fractured teeth or large cavities. With both procedures the cost is over $900 and the procedure can become a bit lengthy depending on the exact plan of treatment.
With all the cosmetic dentistry procedures taking place, your cosmetic dentist is probably quite busy. Here are a few other procedures he or she is highly trained and educated to perform:
· Cosmetic fillings -Alternative, natural-looking materials replace silver fillings
· Whitening/Bleaching -reverse effects of aging, food stains, tobacco stains, medications
· Veneers - thin laminates cover stains, correct discolored, cracked, or chipped teeth, and close gaps
· Bonding -A tooth-colored material improves natural tooth color, closes gaps
· Specialty dentures – Lightweight dentures look and feel like natural teeth
· Implants -- Synthetic structures are an excellent alternative to partial dentures
Click here to schedule a consultation with a highly trained and qualified cosmetic dentist,
Dr. Michael Iott, serving NYC, Queens and Manhattan.
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