Common Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures Everyone Should Know About

Do you have poorly shaped teeth? Do bad stains and chipped, broken or decayed teeth and gum's prevent you from smiling as often as you'd prefer? Do you find yourself hiding your smile behind your hands? If this is you, then check out the most common cosmetic dental procedures available in your area. Your local Winston Salem Dentist can cover any and all cosmetic procedures with you and help you on your way to an award-winning smile. Cosmetic dentistry includes a variety of procedures. The most common include teeth whitening, sometimes known as teeth bleaching; veneers, implants, crowns, shaping, bonding and orthodontic treatment - which isn't just for kids any more!

There are several options to achieve a whiter, brighter smile - from procedures performed in your Winston Salem Dentist office, to take home kits and even over the counter whitening pastes, strips and gels. Porcelain or composite veneers are thin shells which are custom fitted to your teeth and then cemented to the front of your teeth in order to repair or treat crooked teeth, discoloration, chipped or even spaces between the teeth. Implants are metal devices - typically made of titanium and are used to replace missing teeth. These are permanent replacements and can even act as an anchor to crowns, bridges and dentures. A crown is also a custom fitted cap to be placed over an entire tooth, which may be poorly shaped, chipped, decayed or broken. Crowns are generally made from an acrylic or porcelain substance and have been proven to withstand the pressure of biting. Shaping, also known as enamel shaping, is done by filing away or removing part of the enamel of your teeth in order to improve their appearance. Shaping is a painless procedure and you will see immediate results. Bonding, using toned materials to be bonded to the tooth, is a way to repair or improve the appearance of badly stained, chipped or even broken teeth. And of course, you may already be familiar with orthodontic treatment. However, braces aren't just the metal mesh you may remember from childhood. There are less painful, faster procedures for straightening teeth and as your Winston Salem Dentist will assure you, orthodontics are not just for the kids anymore! So make the call today and see which cosmetic dental work is right for you.