Esthetic Work

Cosmetic Dentistry

A smile can greatly affect your smile, confidence, and other aspects of your life. For those concerned about their smile and seeking a transformation, cosmetic dentistry is the ideal option.

Esthetic work is beneficial for people seeking to transform their smiles and address issues such as tooth gaps, misalignment, discoloration, fractures, and other dental concerns. 

It not only enhances an individual’s outer appearance but also improves overall functionality and oral health. Individuals between 15 and 74 years old are eligible to receive benefits from aesthetic work.

By selecting the right dental treatments, you can achieve perfectly aligned teeth and a brighter smile, ultimately resulting in an enhanced overall appearance.

What Is Esthetic Work?

Cosmetic dentistry (aesthetic) is a dental procedure performed by professional surgeons that focuses on improving the appearance of your smile. This procedure aims to create a natural smile while ensuring that your teeth function properly.

People often seek aesthetic dental treatments to address issues such as stained, chipped, misaligned, or missing teeth and to achieve a symmetrical smile. Cosmetic dental services are only performed after the elimination of active dental diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease.

The most common dental procedure initially performed is teeth whitening, which removes stains and discoloration caused by excessive use of coffee, tea, smoking, or aging. Esthetic dentistry combines art and science to help boost confidence by creating a smile that is aesthetically aligned.

Questions To Ask Your Dentist Before Esthetic Work

• How often should I get a dental checkup?
• How many appointments will the treatment take?
• What are the best ways to maintain good oral hygiene?
• How long will it take to complete the treatments?
• Can I complete this over a longer period, or does it need to be done all at once and quickly?
• What is the current state of my oral health
• Do you have a specific

When Esthetic Dentistry Is Recommended

Your dentist can recommend Esthetic dentistry for the following oral conditions:

• Discoloration of teeth due to aging or certain foods
• Broken anterior teeth caused by injury or accidents
• Uneven placement or bad-looking teeth
• Reshaping of teeth after gingival treatments
• The necessity of reshaping teeth lost in the anterior region according to your lip and facial structure.

Procedure Of Esthetic Work

Here is a general step-by-step overview incorporating the main stages of esthetic and cosmetic dental procedures:

• Teeth Bleaching Or Whitening

Professional teeth whitening is initially performed by dentists to clean and whiten your teeth, making them appear more radiant. The teeth whitening procedure is fast and effective, providing instant results, making it the best choice for individuals seeking quick and noticeable whitening.

• Dental Bonding

Dental bonding changes the shape of your tooth to make it longer, wider, and symmetrical. It can also conceal cracks, hairline cracks, discoloration, and other cosmetic imperfections to make the surface look even and pleasing.

• Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made, strong shells that fit over the front surface of the teeth. Just like dental bonding, veneers also conceal various flaws, including chips, cracks, and discoloration.

They are highly durable and stain-resistant, custom-made in laboratories. They can last up to 15 years or more with proper care. It is less expensive than other treatments and is generally less durable.

• Tooth Contouring

Also known as dental contouring, odontoplasty, or enameloplasty, this dental procedure involves removing a small amount of tooth enamel to reshape, resize, and smooth out minor imperfections in the teeth.

Having too much natural enamel, there’s a limit to how much your Dentist can remove. The process is quick and typically completed in a single visit.

• Gum contouring 

Gum contouring, also known as gingivoplasty, gum sculpting, or gum reshaping, is a dental procedure. Your dentist may use a scalpel, laser, or radiosurgery to reshape your gums, remove some amount of gum tissue, and reshape your gum line for a more symmetrical and balanced appearance.

• Implants 

Dental implants are artificial teeth custom-made to match your natural teeth’s color, shape, and size that seamlessly blend with your existing teeth.

Implants help restore the natural alignment and fullness of the lips and cheeks, enhancing overall facial harmony and smile aesthetics.

Benefits Of Esthetic Work

Esthetic procedures offer a wide range of dental solutions that extend beyond just improving the appearance of your smile. The after-effects of these treatments make your teeth appear natural and attractive.

Some of the benefits of esthetic work are as follows:

• Smile enhancement
• Brighten dull and stained teeth
• Reshapes your teeth
• Conceals chipped and cracked teeth
• Provides a balanced and symmetrical smile
• Boosts your confidence and overall appearance

One of the best benefits of esthetic work is that it produces a natural-looking appearance. Your teeth will appear healthier, making you look younger.

How Long Does It Take To Heal

Esthetic dentistry procedures typically have a short recovery time of a few days, enabling patients to return to their daily routine. Still, the specific healing time depends on the type of cosmetic procedure recommended and the number of teeth requiring treatment.

Individuals with dental bonding on one tooth can easily perform normal activities immediately after the treatment.

However, individuals who have undergone gum contouring may need a couple of days to recover. Your Dentist will let you know the expected timeline for healing and guide you on maintaining oral health.

How long does It last

The longevity of esthetic dental work varies depending on the specific procedures, the material used, and how well you care for your teeth. It can last for several years, or even decades, with proper oral care and hygiene.

                            “Modern Dentistry For A Lifetime of Perfect Smile”

“What’s the difference between dental bonding and porcelain veneers?”

Dental bonding is a tooth-colored (composite) resin material that is light-activated and done in one visit (little tooth reduction, no anesthesia required). Porcelain veneers can mask dark stains better with a more durable porcelain material. They are very thin veneers of porcelain that are bonded to your teeth. Although this procedure takes two visits, in most cases, porcelain laminate/veneers are stronger than dental bondings and less prone to staining.

If I require fillings, what type should I get?

Where silver (amalgam) and gold were all that were used in the past for fillings in back teeth, dental health professionals frequently use tooth-colored porcelain or composite materials that are strong and extremely wear-resistant. You can even remove your old metal fillings and replace them with “invisible” ones.

Key Takeaways

‘Dacula Dental’ offers multiple methods to whiten your teeth and align them perfectly, allowing you to achieve a celebrity smile. If you want a celebrity-like, sparkling smile, contact us at Dacula Dental. 

We provide services like teeth bleaching, laser whitening, orthodontics, and all-on-4 to all-on-8 dental implants. These procedures help save dying teeth and extract teeth that are too diseased to be repaired, thereby allowing for the placement of implants.

Most treatments included in a smile makeover performed by Dr. Sidney Galloway provide long-lasting results. For further information, get in touch with our customer support team.