Aesthetic Dentistry covers a process in which some basic procedures are applied together with general dentistry in order to provide a healthy and beautiful smile. Dental Aesthetic treatment services include porcelain laminates, metal-free porcelain veneers or bridges, teeth whitening methods, onlay fillings, zirconium bridges or implant porcelain.
Tooth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the simplest and most well-known cosmetic procedures and is most effective on teeth with yellow, brown or orange stains.
Teeth can be whitened in the dentist’s office, or your dentist may recommend a home kit that includes a mouthwash that is tailored to your mouth. Both options use a form of hydrogen peroxide to remove stains and brighten teeth.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are specially made, nail-thick, tooth-colored shells that are bonded over your natural tooth. They are colorless and near-transparent and therefore give a natural appearance that matches the shape, size, color and length of the tooth they are bonded to. Porcelain veneers are the solution to problems such as discolored, worn or crooked teeth.
Bonding
Bonding is used to repair fractures and cracks in the teeth or to change the shape and color, especially in the front teeth. First, the color of the composite material to be bonded is matched to the color of your natural tooth. Then your tooth is lightly filed and a gel is applied to ensure that the bonding material adheres firmly. Once the composite material is applied, it is fitted to the tooth and hardened with high-intensity light. It is then polished for a natural look. Bonding is effective on small areas because larger areas are prone to fracture.
Inlay-Onlay Fillings or White Composite Fillings
Dark metal amalgam fillings need to be replaced as they wear down over time; they can also cause the tooth to crack and separate. Tooth-colored fillings are almost unnoticeable because they are so color-coordinated with your natural tooth. In addition, they are stronger and longer lasting than silver fillings.