Aesthetic dentistry is often also known as cosmetic dentistry. Simply put, this type of dental work is done purely for aesthetics. Whether you have always wanted to improve your smile, or an accident or illness has caused imperfections in the shape, size, colour and look of your teeth, there are a number of procedures that can transform your smile.
While some are blessed with a perfect smile from childhood, many have had a little help. Having teeth that look or feel strange can be the cause of many self-esteem issues. If you are always hiding your smile, it may be time to think about improving it for good. The most common types of aesthetic dental procedures include teeth whitening, dental implants such as bridges, veneers, crowns, inlays and onlays. Depending on your goals and budget, your dentist could recommend any of these treatments to help you achieve the perfect smile.
State of the art technology is used to make the process of crown and bridge work easier and more efficient. CAD-CAM technology allows for digital impressions and same day crowns if need be. The newest in materials is used to fabricate the most aesthetically pleasing and highly functional crowns to ensure your satisfaction as well as the longevity of the work done eg E-MAX and Zirconia
Why Do You Need Aesthetic Dentistry?
Wondering why you might consider aesthetic dentistry? Some of the most common uses for cosmetic procedures include the following:
- You want to improve your tooth colour. Perfect teeth are white toned in colour, and somewhat translucent. Canines are slightly darker than the other teeth. One of the most common cosmetic procedures is teeth whitening. This procedure alone can have a significant impact on your smile, and overall appearance.
- You want to improve your teeth size and position. Straight teeth are evenly proportioned – neither too large or too small. Resizing and alignment are both common procedures to improve aesthetics. Ideally, your teeth should be able to sit in the gums without any crowding or gaps.
- You want to reduce your gums. Gums should be healthy and pink, without taking over the mouth. Showing excessive gum can lead to insecurities. Gum reduction removes excess gum so that the proportion of gum to teeth is more even.
- You want to remove gaps. Gaps between the teeth can be the cause of much self-conciousness – in teens and adults. If teeth are evenly positioned and spaced, you should not have any gaps between teeth. Removal of gaps can be done by the insertion of dental implants such as bridges or crowns, depending on the size and location of the gaps.
- You want evenly shaped teeth. Yet another procedure that can help your smile is the evening out of teeth. Evenly shaped teeth have no rough edges or fractures. Rounded corners can often give the appearance of femininity, while sharper angles are seen as more masculine. Porcelain veneers are often used to improve the shape of teeth.
- You want to adjust the length of your teeth. Tooth length can make all the difference to your smile. If your teeth are too long or too short, it can lead to the smile being affected. The front teeth are often slightly longer than the lateral incisors, while the eye teeth are a bit more prominent.
Ready to take your smile to the next level? Contact Gateway Dental today to learn more about aesthetic dentistry in Durban and surrounds.