An Overview of Cosmetic Dentistry
A rapidly emerging field of dentistry is referred to as cosmetic dentistry. In cosmetic dentistry, the emphasis is on improving the patient’s smile through changing the appearance of the teeth and mouth. Many people view cosmetic dental practices as being elective treatments – as opposed to necessary dental treatments – but having a beautiful, engaging smile and feeling secure in one’s appearance can make people feel better about themselves and lead to a fuller, happier life. For an experienced Scottsdale cosmetic dentist, turn to the dental services of Dr. Mitchell.
How Cosmetic Dentistry Works
Cosmetic dentistry is the best way to improve your smile, whether you’ve missed or damaged teeth, gaps between your teeth, or your teeth have been discolored or stained. Your cosmetic dentist in Scottsdale will offer all of their services in their comfortable dental office; you don’t need to worry about being referred to additional specialists. This means Dr. Mitchell will be overseeing and performing your cosmetic dental procedures, in a manner that is convenient to your schedule.
With state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry procedures, Scottsdale cosmetic dentist Dr. Mitchell will work to save as much of your existing tooth structure as possible. This saves you money, preserves your teeth, and eliminates the need for more invasive dental procedures.
Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
There are currently many cosmetic dentistry procedures available. Among these are:
Composite Bonding
Replaces the broken, chipped, and discolored parts of teeth through the use of a special composite material.
Dental Implants
Used to replace missing teeth, dental implants are artificial tooth root replacements.
Dental Veneers
Adhesively bonded to the surface of a tooth or teeth to cover gaps, cracks, and chips in existing teeth and also to improve the color of the teeth.
Inlays or Onlays
Inlays are also called indirect fillings; they are a long-lasting type of filling that is added to teeth with tooth decay or other structural damage.
Teeth Whitening
The most commonly recommended and practiced cosmetic dental procedure, tooth whitening removes stains on teeth; the cosmetic procedure can be performed at home or in your cosmetic dentist’s office.