What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

We all want to go to the dentist, but our fears usually stem from the unknown.

So, what exactly is cosmetic dentistry, anyways?

This usually involves anything that makes your teeth and smile better that its current condition. This can range from teeth whitening all the way to veneers.

Cosmetic dentistry, and Dr. Troupe also see it as a way to help improve your overall appearance, including self-esteem and confidence – not just your smile.

Here are some basic definitions of cosmetic dentistry and services we offer here at Polished Dental:

Teeth Whitening

1. Teeth Whitening: a way of restoring the overall luster of your entire smile, removing stains and discolorations caused by food, beverages, tobacco, and aging.

2. Porcelain Veneers: custom restorations, handcrafted specifically for your unique smile. Made of fine dental porcelain, veneers cover teeth to improve shape, size, and color. Porcelain veneers look and feel completely natural and may be the perfect way to restore your beautiful smile.

3. Invisalign Clear Braces: designed gradually to shift your teeth into place like traditional braces. However, there is no permanent fixture placed on to your teeth effecting your daily life, such as restricting the things you can eat, or how you brush and floss your teeth. Invisalign is a clear aligner individually manufactured with exact calculations for your teeth and your teeth only.

4. Cosmetic Bonding and Contouring: a liquid composite resin of similar color to your existing tooth which rebuilds its pleasing shape. The resin is then hardened with a curing light, sculpted and polished. Cosmetic bonding can also be an affordable alternative to porcelain veneers, but, with proper care, only lasts around five to ten years.