6 Common Cosmetic Dental Procedures Explained

All dental procedures involve teeth and how they look, but not all procedures are cosmetic. For instance, a root canal is medical. The following six dental things you might have had done to your mouth are usually cosmetic:

1) Fillings

2) Tooth whitening

3) Teeth bleaching and shaping 

4) Dental implants 

5) Dentures 

6) Facial surgery - such as a neck lift and chin augmentation.

The most common non-cosmetic treatments on the list are tooth whitening, dental implants, dentures, facial surgery such as a neck lift and chin augmentation.

Filling cavities

Tooth whitening

The basic filling work is dentistry at its finest. Filling teeth is a cornerstone of oral health. Filling cavities is a preventative procedure that can be performed several different ways, including:

A mouth guard is a type of protection for the teeth following dental treatment to prevent periodontal disease from developing.. In this case, a "plug" is used to fill the cavity in the tooth. See "Dental guard".

There are advantages and disadvantages to both methods listed above. The advantage with the plug method is that it often does not require drilling and therefore may be an option for people with sensitive mouths or those who are fearful of needles. The disadvantage of the plug is that it can be removed at any time by a dentist or dental hygienist, and therefore does not last as long as a permanent filling.

The advantage with the "Oral B" method is that it may be more esthetically pleasing to the patient, since they may use a plastic-looking form of the tooth instead of a metal one. The disadvantage with this method is that it is more expensive because they use a tray and plastic material instead of professional metal inserts.

Dental implants

Dental implants (also known as an Osseointegrated Implant (OI) or artificial jaw bone) are used to replace missing teeth. Teeth are not the only thing that help us chew food. Our jaw bone is an integral part of speech, eating and appearance. A dental implant is a natural-looking tooth root replacement that is surgically placed within the jaw by an oral surgeon. The artificial tooth root will eventually fuse with your jaw bone, allowing it to function like a normal tooth root would function.

A dental implant is made from an alloy material that mimics human tissue and nerve cells. This special material also has unique healing properties so that the implant will fuse together with your jawbone even better than your original tooth root would have done.

The dental implant is then attached to the jawbone by a surgical procedure in which the jawbone is cut and sutured. The implant is then inserted through a small incision in the mouth. The incision may be in front of or alongside of your existing teeth. You may wear an "invisible" dental appliance for a period of time before the implant fuses permanently with your bone.

Dentures

Dentures are removable, replaceable false teeth that are held together with brackets behind the wearers existing teeth. Some dentures can be as cheap as £300 and have been made from gold crowns, pyrex glass, porcelain or steel wirework. They can have different shapes such as an arch or a full plate for males or a partial plate for females, and it is difficult to distinguish the differences between the different styles. Men tend to wear dentures regularly than women, and normally women wear dentures only as a last resort. For some men after they have lost many teeth, one more tooth will cover up their loss.

Dental implants are an option if natural teeth are lost. They can be attached directly into the jaw bone at the gum line or below it where your gums cover the bone's surface. The implant is made from a special alloy that fuses with its surroundings like natural tissue and bone.

Whitening

Teeth are not just for eating. We all want our teeth to be white and pretty, but when teeth are stained they can change the color of your smile. There are many different types of whitening methods, and they include:

The higher the number in each category, the more intense the whitening effect of that product. Therefore, a higher number on a toothpaste tube means a higher percentage of whitener is found in it (that is how toothpaste works).

A film can be placed over the teeth to cover up stains. This type of treatment will usually take longer to work than other types of whitening treatments do, however it is very effective as it can give your teeth their natural appearance.

Teeth whitening may also be combined with other treatments such as teeth bleaching and shaping etc. The most common shade of teeth whitening is the natural shade a person is born with, and is referred to as tooth "enamel". When an individual has a change in their enamel, only the outer enamel will change color. As this process happens over time, the amount of time it takes for this to happen depends on age. When dentists examine teeth they look under x-rays at the degree of discoloration to find out what treatment may be needed.

Dental implants have become more popular in recent years. Many people are finding that dental implants will change their life. This is largely due to the fact that they do not have to depend on denture adhesives any longer. Furthermore, many patients experience a greater sense of confidence about their appearance as a result. There is also a large pool of happy patients who have had successful treatments with dental implants.. 

The success rate for dental implants in the modern day is extremely high compared to years ago. The success of implants can be attributed to the progress and developments made in technology that has led to better materials. It's also worth noting that most implant procedures are done by oral surgeons, which means an individualized, more comfortable treatment is provided. 

Dental implants were originally created in order to help patients who had missing teeth or broken teeth as a result of accidents etc. However, dental implants are now an option available to almost anyone with the will and ability to pay for them. This is largely due to the fact that dental implants can have a variety of different applications, such as improving ones smile, providing fusional support or replacing traditional dentures (false teeth) etc.

Conclusion

Dental implants have become more popular in recent years. Many people are finding that dental implants will change their lives. This is largely due to the fact that they do not have to depend on denture adhesives any longer. Furthermore, many patients experience a greater sense of confidence about their appearance as a result. There is also a large pool of happy patients who have had successful treatments with dental implants.. 

The success rate for dental implants in the modern day is extremely high compared to years ago. The success of implants can be attributed to the progress and developments made in technology that has led to better materials.