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People opt to have cosmetic dentistry procedures for various reasons; however the overall goal of improving the appearance of their teeth, mouth and smile is the same.  Cosmetic dentistry is not only for appearance, some cosmetic dentistry may also provide restorative benefits.  Fillings made of porcelain and composite materials which closely match the natural color of your tooth’s enamel are examples of this. 

The most common reasons people choose cosmetic dentistry are to correct chipped, missing, misshaped or discolored teeth.  Cosmetic dentistry is also often used to fill in gaps that exist between teeth.

Cosmetic dentistry procedures include:

• Cosmetic Fillings as mentioned above are fillings made of porcelain or composite resins which are colored to match the tooth’s natural enamel.  These differ from Inlays/Onlays which are created in a lab then bonded into place by your dentist in their office.
• Bonding is a process used to correct teeth that may be chipped, broken, discolored or suffering decay and also to close existing gaps.  Once the bonding material (which is the same material used for cosmetic fillings) has been applied to the desired area, it is shaped, hardened then polished.  Bonding is a less permanent and less expensive method to correct an area of concern as opposed to veneers. 
• Veneers are ultra-thin laminates made from either porcelain or composite resin that are bonded directly to the tooth’s surface.  Veneers are great options for people looking to permanently fix chipped, broken and gapped teeth.  They are also great solutions for teeth that have been whitened without success. 
• Whitening also known as bleaching is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures.  Since your teeth may be sensitive to bleaching, it is recommended to do so under the supervision of your dentist.
• Cosmetic contouring is a relatively simple procedure that enhances the look of your smile by fixing crooked, chipped, cracked and over lapping teeth.
• Crowns are basically caps made out of porcelain, gold or porcelain fussed to gold that completely encompass a tooth or implant post to restore the function and appearance to it’s original state.  They are also used to prevent cracked teeth from becoming worse and to attach bridges.
• Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure preformed by a dentist that is usually done for cosmetic reasons.  By reshaping the gums and bone tissue, a greater amount of tooth structure becomes exposed.
• Implants are used to fill the spot of a missing tooth.  Implants are permanently placed in the mouth by attaching a synthetic tooth to a post that has been surgically planted in your gums and mouth structure.  The post acts as the root for the tooth.
• Bridges or partial dentures which they are sometimes referred to as, are used to replace multiple missing teeth in a consecutive row.  Bridges allow you to fill a missing section without having multiple crowns and or implants.  Depending on each individual situation, bridges are either cemented to crowns or implants located on each end of the open area. Bridges are natural looking and not only fix the appearance of your mouth but also prevent other teeth from shifting and maintain your proper bite.
• Specialty dentures are synthetic teeth attached to natural gum looking material.  Over the years dentures have made vast improvements and now are lightweight and made to mimic the feel and look of natural teeth.  Depending on each persons needs, dentures come in partial or full sets.
• Ridge augmentation is a procedure that fixes indentation and abnormalities in your gums.  A common reason for needing this procedure is when the bone and gum shrink due to a missing tooth and jawbone.
• Excessive or uneven gumscan be corrected by gum lifts or soft tissue grafts.  Our Picasso dental laser can be used to solve this problem.
• Grafts usually take place to cover exposed roots, to correct severe gum recession, stop bone loss and gum recession.  They are also done to reduce pain by covering exposed roots.  Having a graft done is a surgical procedure where small pieces of tissue are taken from the palate and other areas in the mouth and implanted in the needed area.
• Replacement of lost gum tissue can be accomplished by a variety of means, one being a soft tissue graft.

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