Cosmetic Dentistry - A guide

An online guide to cosmetic dentistry treatments and procedures.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is seen by many as being dentistry that is based on desires rather than need. Cosmetic dentistry involves improving the aesthetics or "look" of your smile to make it appear more attractive.

Why do people have cosmetic Dentistry?

People turn to cosmetic dentistry for different reasons, some people want the classical smile makeover and Hollywood white smile, other people want to straighten a crooked smile and others just want to replace some old metal fillings with some white tooth-colored restorations. Teeth whitening is probably one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments available today and something that most people can benefit from. Cosmetic dentistry is What you make it out to be.

How much does cosmetic dentistry Cost?

The Cost of cosmetic dentistry will vary depending on a number of factors including the skills of the cosmetic dentist performing your treatment, the materials that are used in your treatment, the clinic or area that the treatment is carried out and the country that you are in. For example Cosmetic dentistry abroad (Budapest, Thailand and india) is a lot cheaper that in the UK or USA.

What is the next step if I am considering cosmetic dentistry?

If you are thinking about undertaking a cosmetic procedure it is important that you understand the different options that are available to you and what can be done to improve your teeth or smile. Read about the different procedures and what they are used to correct. It is important that you understands the risks involved with any cosmetic procedure that you are considering. After you have researched the options book a consultation with a cosmetic dentist where you will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss the pros and cons of different treatments and also the costs.

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DENTAL RESTORATION

A dental restoration is used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure (typically from dental caries or external trauma).

PORCELAIN VENEERS
Porcelain veneers are one of the best restoration methods available for enhancing your smile. Veneers can be used to lighten discoloured teeth, straighten squint teeth and to close spaces between front teeth.

TOOTH RESHAPING
Dental reshaping (contouring) is a procedure that can be used to correct crooked, chipped, cracked or overlapping teeth.

TEETH STRAIGHTENING
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TEETH WHITENING
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to give you a whiter and brighter smile. The whitening process can be carried out using a special bleaching gel or by using a special halogen lamp.

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