Cosmetic dentistry is any dental procedure that improves your smile. Any dental procedure that fixes discolored, stained, chipped, worn, misaligned, or misshapen teeth is part of cosmetic dentistry. This process focuses a lot on the aesthetics of the teeth. Examples of cosmetic dentistry procedures include dental veneers, teeth whitening, dental bonding, inlays and onlays, dental implants, and dental crowns. The following are seven ways a cosmetic dentistry procedure will help you;
It will improve your overall look.
Cosmetic dentistry is all about looks. That is its primary objective. If you want that radiant smile that lights up the room, then cosmetic dentistry is your solution. Your smile is one of the first features of your face people will see. Make it beautiful and radiant to look at with cosmetic dentistry.
It will help you maintain better oral health.
Simply put, it is easy to clean straight teeth than rugged, misaligned ones. Flossing is also simple and easier in the former than in the latter. It is also easy for food particles to stick in rugged and misaligned teeth than in straight ones. Chances are high that if you have crooked teeth, you may not clean them properly or even regularly. The resulting buildup of food particles can cause plaque, which can irritate the gums and cause bad breath. Cosmetic dentistry is your solution to these problems.
It will improve your tooth alignment.
It is stressful to deal with misaligned teeth. Besides jaw pain, they can also give you headaches. With cosmetic dentistry you will improve your teeth alignment for a better oral experience. Tooth alignment ensures harmonious functioning of teeth, muscles, and the temporomandibular joint.
It will give you a youthful smile.
Your teeth are predisposed to darkening with age. The combination of food and drink stains, alongside the natural aging process, will inevitably make your teeth look older than they are. Create that youthful and flattering smile with cosmetic dentistry. A youthful smile will also flatter your age.
It will help you improve your diet.
Dental problems can affect your choice of foods. With misaligned teeth, one may prefer to avoid hard foods like meat or crunchy vegetables or fruit because of the discomfort associated with their chewing process. Some of such excluded foods contain vital nutrients for the body. Cosmetic dentistry solves this problem, giving you a wide range of important diet options.
It will help you contain a looming dental disaster.
‘Dental disaster’ in this context can be both anatomical and financial. For instance, installing dental implants in time can prevent the teeth from shifting to irrecoverable shapes, which can be costly to treat. Without timely cosmetic procedures like dental bonding, chipped or cracked teeth can worsen over time. Cosmetic dentistry will help you alleviate such disasters.
It will restore your confidence.
It can feel very insecure smiling with rugged or discolored teeth. People with such teeth often feel the need to hide their smile, even when no one is looking or concerned. Cosmetic dentistry will solve this problem for you. With it, you will restore your self-confidence and self-esteem.
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