Cosmetic dentistry has now become the go-to treatment for a smile makeover. It pertains to a wide range of dental procedures that transform your smile, although it stops short of helping improve the functioning of your teeth. Cosmetic is defined as affecting appearance rather than substance. Whilst cosmetic dentistry isn’t essential, it is beneficial, especially if you’re worried about how your teeth look.
The Five Key Benefits
Cosmetic Dentistry delivers the following benefits:
- Protects visibility of stains, discolouration and dental erosion and substitutes for a Hollywood smile.
- Enhances the quality of life by improving confidence and self-esteem, especially if you struggle to smile in public.
- Has a long, lasting effect on your smile with cost-affordable options.
- Corrects complications such as misalignment or crowded teeth, which affects the ability to bite on foods.
- Treats a wide range of issues such as removing plaque and tartar, reduces gum disease and decay and removes bacteria, paving the way for strong and straight teeth.
Cosmetic treatment can be considered as anything that improves the appearance of your teeth. There is a wide range of cosmetic treatments to improve your quality of life and deliver that Hollywood smile. But we have picked out the top three common treatments that are above the rest and the most effective.
The Three Most Common Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
Teeth Whitening – Teeth whitening treatment is the simplest and most affordable option to improve the shade and appearance of your teeth. The procedure whitens your teeth from stains or discolouration. It is a lifesaver if your lifestyle choice includes smoking and alcohol. The plaque and tartar are removed, rendering your teeth healthier and decreasing the chances of gum disease and tooth decay. It is also known as the “scale and polish” treatment.
Treatment Cost and Appointments – Teeth whitening is almost certainly completed within one appointment and costs $800 for in-chair dentist teeth whitening.
Dental Veneers – Dental Veneers protect the front surfaces of your teeth with fitted wafer-thin custom shells. Thin enamel is removed from the tooth’s surface, and the shell is bonded. This changes the colour, shape, and size of your teeth and is a procedure that is commonly used by celebrities and idols.
Treatment Cost and Appointments – Dental veneer treatment can take up to three appointments. The first appointment will be an initial consultation; the second appointment will begin the preparation of the veneer, followed by the fitting of the veneer in the final appointment. A single veneer costs up to $1300.
Dental Implants – A titanium screw is infused into the jawbone where the tooth is missing before the artificial tooth is placed on top. The implant is permanent and is intended to function exactly like your natural teeth. An implant can also anchor crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Treatment Cost and Appointments – Dental Implants are typically fitted within two appointments. The condition of your bone and gums are assessed. They must be strong enough to fit the implant. The implants are then prepared, and a local anesthetic is applied if needed before fitting. As it heals, the second appointment will involve fitting the final crown onto the implant. A single implant cost will range between $2500 and $3000 per implant.
To Conclude…
Cosmetic Dentistry is ideal if you’re looking to transform your smile. The three common treatments picked out will deliver that Hollywood smile you’ve always been looking for. Each procedure has its own benefit, but all have one clear objective, to restore your confidence and deliver a long-term shine.
If you’re looking for a transformation of your smile, contact Hills Dental Group now and let us help identify the best treatment for you!