By Arthur Kezian
Cosmetic dentistry offers first class dental treatment. There are many routine services that are offered by cosmetic dentists as well as very demanding dental procedures from simple fillings and bridges to preventive dental care.
Oral health care is very important to prevent serious mouth, gum or teeth diseases. Oral hygiene should be practiced diligently every day.
Cosmetic dentistry services
But when your teeth deteriorate to extremely poor conditions, dental procedures such as bridges, crown and dental veneers are necessary. Skilled cosmetic dentists employ the most advanced dentistry equipment and techniques in dentistry. Root canal therapies are performed safely with the right treatment. Cosmetic dentistry also includes periodontics and prosthetics to give you the perfect smile.
Other cosmetic treatments include porcelain veneers, cosmetic bleaching, porcelain crowns, white fillings and invisalign. Two are discussed.
Cosmetic Bleaching
This is dental bleaching on the teeth to make them as white as possible which is the current trend. A qualified dentist can offer you safe and effective bleaching agents that are suitable to your needs. Cosmetic bleaching can enhance your teeth’s color in two shades whiter.
Cosmetic bleaching does not last forever. It does give you an obvious improvement on your teeth’s color after the procedure. Your teeth color may fade over time with the daily wear and tear and the teeth’s exposure to the bacteria and other contamination.
However, cosmetic bleaching usually lasts ten years if you keep to a good lifestyle; that is, avoid smoking or consuming acidic foods or foods that stain like coffee and red wines.
Precautions on cosmetic bleaching
It must be noted that cosmetic bleaching does not bleach colored fillings and hence, you may not be satisfied with the white teeth against colored fillings. Hence, the solution is to replace the colored fillings to match the whitened teeth.
Do note also that porcelain restorations or crowns will not be lightened by cosmetic bleaching; hence, they will not be of the same shade as your whitened teeth by bleaching.
Moreover, be aware that cosmetic bleaching is not suitable for those that have sensitive teeth. Cosmetic bleaching can make your teeth more sensitive. You may even experience severe pain with dental bleaching on sensitive teeth. To perform dental bleaching on sensitive teeth, your dentist would have to correct your sensitivity issue first.
Invisalign
Invisalign is the invisible aligners or braces that are growing in popularity that is revolutionizing orthodontics. There is no more of metal bracket or wire to adjust your teeth into proper alignment.
These aligners are clear looking which are virtually not detected. They straighten your teeth without public knowledge or stares.
Procedure
A 3-dimension computer image of your teeth is made to mold the few sets of aligners. Each set is made to assert gentle pressure on your teeth to adjust them into the desired alignment. The number of aligner sets depends on the individual’s progress with an average of 18-30. Each aligner is to be worn for 2 weeks on a 24/7 basis except for meals. Hence, the whole routine takes a similar timeframe as the traditional braces.
Invisalign clear aligners control the forces and their timing to ensure the right movement of the teeth into their proper position.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777