Three More Types of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is like cosmetic surgery: While both are important components of rescue medicine, they also contain a strong "vanity" component. But unlike many forms of elective cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dentistry is low-impact, makes a relatively subtle first impression, and is affordable. And even the purely cosmetic aspect of cosmetic dentistry carries deeper benefits; patients are more likely to take better care of an attractive smile, since they're more likely to appreciate it.

Be sure to check out our other article on cosmetic dentistry. Along with this one, both present a comprehensive picture of the procedures available.

Here are three common types of cosmetic dentistry:

Crowns and Onlays. Replacement of tooth material is one of the most common forms of emergency cosmetic dentistry. When a tooth, or part of a tooth, is lost to trauma, decay, or endodontic therapy, your dentist will often install a crown, an inlay or an onlay, depending on the nature of the situation. These are different approaches to replacing lost tooth matter; sometimes your dentist will even replace broken fillings by installing porcelain inlays or onlays.

Orthodontics. When a dentist installs braces on your teeth, he's thinking first and foremost of the health of your bite and the future of your teeth. But there's a strong cosmetic element to orthodontics as well. A straighter smile doesn't simply allow for stronger teeth; it also strengthens self-esteem, and makes keeping a mouthful of healthy teeth a more rewarding task.

Color-Matching. Sometimes, due to a variety of circumstances, teeth become discolored. Perhaps a tooth dies, or is in a location that allows it to become stained more than its neighbors. When a front tooth becomes discolored, it's especially heartbreaking; that's when dentists use advanced color-matching cosmetic dentistry techniques to make perfect smiles.

The dentists at Comprehensive Family Dentistry have been providing the best cosmetic dentistry in Langhorne, Newtown, Yardley, Philadelphia and the greater Bucks County area for years. Call today for an appointment.