Cosmetic Dentistry Guide

With a growing interest in aesthetic surgery, more and more people are going under the plastic surgeon’s knife every day. However plastic surgeons are not the only ones performing face lifts these days. Cosmetic Dentists are now using techniques including non-surgical Face Lift Dentistry that can make an aging face appear naturally years younger by improving the relation between the teeth and the overall smile. Patients who look older than their actual age or even unhappy and miserable because of their short and worn down teeth can reverse these signs of aging caused by a poor relation between the teeth. Other patients suffer with a lower jaw that appears forced back and too small because of a deep over-bite but cosmetic dentistry can help them too. As we get older, the distance between the nose and the chin decreases due to short and worn down teeth and/or loss of the teeth. Imagine how an elderly person without teeth looks like and you get the idea. ...

Modern Cosmetic dentistry procedures are very popular right now because people all around the world are realizing that they can change the way they look and feel relatively easy with the help of a qualified cosmetic dentist. If you were born with unattractive teeth, if your teeth are suffering the effects of aging, or if stress and poor quality dental care has finally caught up with you, a cosmetic dentist can help turn back the clock with a variety of dental procedures. We live in a culture that reserves youth and beauty, thanks to 21 st century technology, artistry, techniques and materials, it is possible to restore people’s worn, aged teeth to more youthful physiological positions, rejuvenating the face by providing underlying support. This rejuvenation technique enables the cosmetic dentist to take years off patient’s faces by realigning the bite and restoring it so the muscles are in their optimal, relaxed positions. Such an incredible Makeover demonstr...

Dental crown is the best and the most aesthetic means to protect and reconstruct a damaged tooth! Do broken, worn, or decayed teeth make you self-conscious when you smile? Dental crowns are caps that resemble the shape and overall appearance of a natural tooth, and are used to cover a natural tooth to improve its function and/or appearance. Dental crowns fit snugly over damaged teeth to enhance their structural integrity. Beautiful, life-like porcelain crowns can give you a whiter, healthier smile that you'll be ecstatic to share. When dental crowns are cemented into place, they fully enclose the part of the tooth that can be seen at and above the gum line. A dental crown is essentially a new exterior for your teeth. Dental crowns can help you in the following dental conditions: When a broken or worn tooth needs its appearance and function to be restored, dental crowns can provide a more permanent solution than fillings . Dental crowns can cover a t...

Traditionally, people with missing teeth, or structural tooth problems, like fractures or teeth severely damaged by decay, were subject to endless dentist visits and a mouthful of very unnatural looking false teeth. We have advanced the science of crowns and bridges to offer solutions that remedy problems safely and restore a full, attractive, natural smile. When a tooth is fractured, has a large, old filling, or is severely damaged through decay, we may recommend the placement of a crown, or cap. Dental crowns strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and can improve the appearance of your smile. Types of crowns include the full porcelain crown, the porcelain-fused-to-metal crown and different variations of these. Crowns surround the entire tooth, unlike a veneer which just covers the visible surface of the tooth. Fitting a crown requires at least two dental visits. Before crowns, the only real option for a broken down tooth was extraction. ...

One of the most common procedures consistently used in a smile makeover is placement of dental veneers. These sophisticated tooth veneers technology allows the cosmetic dentists to create a remarkable appearance change in only two visits, providing patients with an almost instant smile makeovers.  ceramic veneers are thin sheets of porcelain that are custom-made to match the contour and color of the patient's teeth. After teeth are prepared, veneers are permanently attached to their front surface with a special adhesive. Once placed in the mouth, porcelain veneers become part of patients' natural teeth structure which doesn’t require any special care. Attributable to their durability and ease of application, dental veneers are used to correct a variety of cosmetic and/or functional problems. They are often placed over teeth to cover cracks and minor defects, as well as to improve the appearance of teeth that are disproportionately ...

Good nutrition and diet promotes oral health that acts as a channel to encourage overall health and development. This is because mouth is the beginning of the gastrointestinal tract and has the ability to chew and swallow, potentially, providing essential nutrients to the body for good health. Nutritional problems can manifests when there is inadequate dietary intake of a nutrient, which can affect our entire body including our dental health. Recent studies have shown that healthier immune system can mean healthier pink gums. Obviously we all need regular dental checkups. Daily flossing and brushing are a must, but even if proper dental hygiene  regime is already in place, unhealthy inflamed gums (gingivitis) and tooth decay may be caused by an inadequate diet. Below are several Vitamins and minerals that have a great significance in keeping our mouth healthy:

Dental x-rays are pictures of the internal structure of your teeth and bones. X-rays are a form of energy that moves in waves. When theses waves travel through solid objects such as your teeth, the waves are either absorbed or pass through the object.  As our teeth and the surrounding hard tissues are dense, so they absorb x-rays. Conversely because the gums are less dense, so x-rays continue to pass through them. This phenomenon results in such pictures that allows your dentist interpret the changes into several different diagnosis, which could help preventing any future dental problems such as tooth decay , cysts, abscesses, bone loss through gum disease, trauma, fractures, Bone infections or abnormalities, and detection of impacted teeth. There are currently three different types of dental x-rays commonly used for an oral examination, the frequency and the indication of these dental radiographs depends on the individual circumstances.