Cosmetic Dental Surgery

If anybody is having problems with his/ her teeth they tend to lose their self prestige. In this instance we are not talking about problems like cavities etc. which are relatively simple in nature; we are talking about more serious problems that warrant cosmetic dental surgery. There are a number of cosmetic surgery operations that can be done to give you a better smile and increase your self esteem. The following are the most commonly practiced cosmetic dental surgery procedures.

Dental Bridges

*Dental bridges are false teeth, which are anchored onto the adjacent teeth in order to replace one or more missing teeth. The false tooth is alternatively known by the name pontic and is fused in between two crowns that act as anchors by attaching to the teeth on each side of the false tooth, thereby bridging them together. Another type of bridges are cantilever bridges and these are useful whenever there are teeth present on only one side of the missing teeth; the false tooth is anchored to one or more adjacent teeth on one side. The dental bridges reduce gum disease and biting problems and improve your speech.

Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial replacement for the root portion of your natural tooth and this is anchored into a pre-drilled socket in your jaw-bone; the purpose of the dental implant is to support a crown, bridge or secure a denture firmly in its location. Many types of dental implants are available; however the most common one is the one that has a single titanium screw screwed inside the abovementioned socket. It has the appearance of a tooth root and also acts as one. The screw surface is treated and this can also be altered to fit the hole in the socket. Normally this surgery is carried out by giving the patient local or general anesthesia.

Dental Restoration

Dental restorations basically are meant for restoration of the morphology, integrity and functionality of missing teeth structures; these are also known as dental fillings. In most of these cases there will be structural loss that has resulted from caries or external trauma. The term “dental restoration” is also being used nowadays for replacement of missing tooth done through dental implants.

Porcelain Veneers

This is a cosmetic dental procedure wherein a very thin porcelain layer is fixed on the front surface of your tooth. The purpose of this porcelain veneer is to lighten the discolored teeth, close spaces in the front teeth and also to straighten squint teeth. The porcelain layers make your teeth look attractive thereby making it look great. With this type of treatment nobody can find out that a procedure has been done on your teeth and you hardly notice any discoloration or staining on your teeth.

Contouring

Contouring or tooth reshaping is a cosmetic dental surgery procedure that takes very little time to perform.  During contouring the dentist fixes the teeth that are overlapping, crooked, cracked or chipped. This dental procedure takes only one session with your dentist and this procedure is useful to replace braces under certain circumstances. Once your teeth are reshaped you will get a better looking smile which will be enjoyable.

Teeth Whitening

One of the most commonly used cosmetic dental treatments today is teeth whitening. This is one of the most popular types of dental treatment among people because it gives them a whiter and brighter smile. This treatment can be done in two different ways. The first one is by using a bleaching gel specially prepared for this purpose; alternately you can go for a light treatment which uses a halogen lamp.

Teeth Straightening

It is possible to move or straighten the teeth by using a dental treatment procedure called orthodontic treatment. This treatment is very useful for improving the alignment of your teeth. The teeth are pushed gently to align the teeth properly by using braces.

The purpose for which you undergo cosmetic dental surgery is to ensure that your smile looks better or to fix problems of teeth that give you trouble. The advancement of medicine and technology has been tremendous and lots of new procedures are available nowadays as compared to yesteryears. In case you are affected by any of the dental problems you should consult a specialized dentist.