How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Enhance Your Smile - Magnolia Dental

Imagine your smile as a logo—a trademark that will define you. Modern cosmetic dentistry can take smiles to exquisite levels, uplifting you both physically and mentally. A smile makeover procedure is not just about esthetics; it can also correct your bite and enhance chewing efficiency through dental cosmetics. Dental esthetics processes combine both technology and science to give you a smile that is customized to your face, skin color, and personality type. Continue reading to find out the different aspects of esthetics in dentistry and how they may impact your life holistically.

The Different Aspects of Cosmetic Dentistry

Would you believe it if I told you that dental cosmetics is actually not a branch of dental science; it is in fact a well-planned series of dental procedures that include different dental specialties—could be anything from simple fillings to dental implants. 

Let us discuss a few ways in which cosmetic dentistry can enhance your smile:

• Teeth Cleaning

A simple tooth cleaning or dental scaling can go a long way towards revamping your smile. Your dental cleaning dentist uses an ultrasonic machine to remove dirty plaque, tartar, and stains from your teeth and gums. This follows rigorous finishing and polishing with pumice slurry, giving your teeth a smooth texture and keeping your gums healthy.

• Teeth Whitening

Whiter teeth are perhaps the most desired look that we all crave. Teeth whitening can help you with that almost instantly. 

Teeth often get stained and lose their luster due to aging, colored foods, tea/coffee, fizzy drinks like soda, smoking, or simply poor hygiene. Dental scaling may not remove stubborn stains and and inherent yellow colors. That’s where teeth whitening comes in! We offer both in-office teeth whitening procedures and take-home teeth whitening kits. These products are biocompatible and are essentially mild peroxides that release free oxygen atoms that scrub out the stains chemically. You will see a considerable difference in the color of your teeth after whitening. It may also make you look younger and more confident. 

• Aligners

Say goodbye to the days of ugly metal braces that almost ruined every photograph in the school yearbook. 

The aligner therapy uses a set of transparent and removable guards that snugly fit onto your teeth.  As opposed to traditional braces, they are nearly invisible, comfortable to wear, and can be easily removed for eating and brushing teeth. This procedure gradually moves your teeth into the correct position, giving you a straighter and more pleasing smile. Aligners are a discreet and convenient section of cosmetic dentistry that gives you a brighter smile without the hassles of metal braces.

• Ceramic Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are versatile and absolutely essential for crooked or mutilated teeth.

Crowns can restore almost anything—severely decayed, cracked, chipped, or discolored teeth. Porcelain, zirconia, and E-max dental crowns are fully free of metal and custom-made to match and blend with your natural tooth color. Your dentist can simulate the color, shape, size, and appearance of the existing teeth. 

Dental crowns not only improve your appearance but also strengthen your teeth and help you chew better.

• Dental Veneers

These are thin porcelain shells, custom-made and bonded to the teeth to cover up any visible flaws. 

Dental veneers is an easy and affordable way to fix minor yet annoying dental issues like small gaps between teeth, misaligned teeth, cracked teeth, and stained teeth. They can also modify the shape and size of your teeth, giving you a more symmetrical and harmonious smile. Their stain resistance and considerable strength, make dental veneers a long-term solution to your dental woes. 

• Dental implants

An unpleasant smile is not always about bad teeth, missing teeth can also pose problems. Big gaps in the mouth can completely ruin your smile and make life embarrassing. So, you need to replace these teeth as early as you can!  

Dental implants are a permanent and life-long solution to this issue. These minute titanium fixtures are placed in your jaws to support beautiful ceramic dental crowns, dental bridges, or dentures. The procedure hardly takes about 30 minutes to an hour and is performed under local anesthesia, so it is painless. Dental implants can replace one, two, or all 28 of your teeth very easily. Being a wonderful combination of ceramic and titanium, dental implants are strong and help you chew your food and talk effectively. They are the closest thing to natural teeth, that your dentist can offer!

Conclusion

Cosmetic dentistry today is now painless and precise—it has magically transformed the face of dentistry. Be it whiter teeth, straighter teeth, or a complete smile makeover, a quick consultation with the cosmetic dentist at Waterdown can help clear all your doubts. Advanced machines and AI technology can correct complex smile issues, whereas a simple teeth cleaning can make your teeth look plaque-free almost instantly! Your smile is a reflection of your mental health and personality; work towards preserving it. Schedule an appointment with us right away to know what’s best for you and your loved ones to keep smiling all the way.