Uneven or disproportionate teeth <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nDoes cosmetic dentistry include filling cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While fillings are typically considered restorative dental procedures\u2014and necessary to preserving oral health and function\u2014composite resin or tooth-colored fillings to replace silver fillings may be considered cosmetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Composite fillings are designed to blend in with the teeth for a more natural appearance than silver amalgam fillings. They can be used to fill in cavities or decayed areas of teeth or to improve the appearance of front teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most dental insurances will cover some or all of the cost of dental fillings as restorative procedures, but only for certain filling material; using other material, such as composite resin, may incur an additional out-of-pocket cost. Be sure to check with your dentist and your dental insurance plan to find out what\u2019s covered and what isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of what type of filling you receive, any cavities or decay must be treated before you proceed with any other type of cosmetic dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norman Smile Center offers composite fillings as an alternative to silver amalgam, so your smile can be healthy and <\/em>beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCan cosmetic dentistry fix my crooked or misaligned teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cosmetic dentistry procedures like veneers, crowns, and dental bonding can fix slightly crooked, gapped, or misaligned teeth. Clear aligners can fix a broader range of alignment or orthodontic issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Veneers are thin sheets of porcelain that are shaped to your mouth and placed over your teeth to cover small gaps or minor misalignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dental bonding can reshape teeth or close gas between teeth with a composite resin that\u2019s applied to the front of the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crowns are artificial teeth that can be placed over a crooked or misshapen tooth to improve the appearance of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clear aligners are thin, clear plastic trays that are custom-molded to your mouth and used to correct crooked or crowded teeth. By using a series of trays changed out every few weeks, clear aligner treatment gently repositions your teeth and jaws to improve your alignment and straighten your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Severely crooked or misaligned teeth, however, may require more extensive orthodontic treatment like braces, as may teeth that need to be rotated or pulled down from the gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you have to be a certain age to get cosmetic dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before the age of 18, most dental procedures are considered preventative or restorative, consisting of treatments like routine cleanings, fillings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants, as well as orthodontic treatment. These are especially important as young smiles are developing and growing, helping to establish a healthy smile for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most dentists will not recommend cosmetic dentistry for patients under 18, because their teeth, gums, and jaw are still developing. Getting cosmetic procedures like teeth whitening, veneers, cosmetic clear aligners, or gum contouring before the mouth is done developing can cause more harm than good, and while baby teeth can benefit from preventative measures like dental sealants, any cosmetic work will be lost anyway when the child starts losing teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, once facial structure is fully developed and you have reached skeletal maturity, there is no age limit to cosmetic dentistry. Not every procedure will be right for every person, but rarely is age the reason. With an experienced dentist trained in cosmetic procedures, you can have a beautiful smile at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How are bonding, veneers, and crowns different?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Veneers, bonding, and crowns can all be used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance and evenness of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are adhered to the front surface of teeth that are misshapen, stained, chipped, or slightly crooked or gapped. Veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed from the natural tooth before placement, and may need up to three appointments to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bonding uses a tooth-colored resin to reshape teeth, correct chips or cracks, hide stains, and fill in gaps. Depending on the extent of correction needed, bonding can often be done in a single visit. While durable, bonding is susceptible to staining and chipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crowns are artificial teeth that can be used to restore an entire tooth that is severely cracked or decayed or has a number of fillings. The tooth or teeth being treated may need substantial reshaping to prepare them for the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Veneers and crowns tend to take a little longer and cost a little more than bonding because they require material to be custom-fitted to your teeth. Bonding, on the other hand, consists of applying material directly to the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dental bonding is the least invasive and least expensive of the three and can correct minor chips and shape irregularities, but it is also the least durable, and cannot address more severe cracks, chips, or flaws that need the coverage of veneers or crowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How expensive is cosmetic dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The cost of cosmetic dentistry will largely depend on the type of procedure. Cosmetic dentistry treatments like veneers, bonding, and gum contouring\u2014procedures designed to improve the appearance of your smile–require special training, a good visual eye, and aesthetic touch, all of which can make them more expensive than other general dentistry services. Moreover, cosmetic procedures are usually considered elective and are not covered by dental insurance plans, so you\u2019ll be paying for them out of pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teeth whitening is the least expensive cosmetic dental treatment, though the actual cost will vary on whether or not you are doing an in-office treatment or take-home kit, and how many sessions you need for your desired results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dental veneers and dental crowns are more expensive because they require custom molds of your teeth and multiple appointments, but they are also among the most durable options. Dental bonding can be a more affordable alternative to veneers and crowns, though bonding can be more susceptible to staining or chipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cost of clear aligners for cosmetic purposes will also vary depending the estimated treatment time and level of correction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before beginning any cosmetic dentistry, your dentist should conduct a thorough oral health evaluation to make sure your mouth is healthy enough for cosmetic work and create a detailed treatment plan that will include any and all services and their cost. Cases where treatments like crowns or clear aligners are necessary for preserving oral health and function may be eligible for coverage from some insurance plans, so be sure to ask your dentist about options you may be able to take advantage of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norman Smile Center offers a range of affordable cosmetic dentistry services, as well as flexible financing and payment options to help you pay for the treatments you need for your most beautiful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are orthodontics considered cosmetic dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While orthodontic treatment like braces and clear aligners are usually associated with correcting severe misalignment and bite issues, they can also be used for cosmetic reasons to correct minor irregularities and improve the appearance of your smile. However, only a certified orthodontist or dentist trained in orthodontics can determine whether you need orthodontics for oral health and functioning purposes or for cosmetic purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The primary purpose of orthodontic treatment is to diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities that could compromise the health and function of your mouth and jaws. And for some people, effective orthodontic work may eliminate their desire for cosmetic dental services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though there is an added benefit to having straighter teeth, orthodontic treatment for cosmetic reasons is only intended to improve how your smile looks. Orthodontic treatment is typically considered cosmetic if the misalignment is noticeable but not affecting oral health and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certain dental insurance plans may cover some or all of the cost of orthodontics for patients under the age of 19 and for whom orthodontic treatment is deemed necessary for preserving oral health. However, orthodontic treatment for adults or for cosmetic reasons is rarely covered, so be sure to check with your dentist or orthodontist before beginning treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How is cosmetic dentistry different from prosthodontics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although there are some overlaps between cosmetic dentistry and prosthodontic services, the main differences lie in the general purpose and the level of specialized training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While prosthodontics involves the diagnosis, treatment planning, restoration, and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health, cosmetic dentistry is only intended to improve the appearance and aesthetics of an already generally healthy smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cosmetic dentistry is not a dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA), but prosthodontics is. This means that prosthodontists\u2014or dentists specializing in prosthodontist\u2014must receive extra training and education in an ADA-certified program after dental school, during which they gain in-depth experience in leading teams of specialists for coordinated care, handling complex restorative cases, and all types of dental prosthetics and restorative treatments, such as dental implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prosthodontists are also trained to treat and\/or work with other specialists who treat conditions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Sleep apnea<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- TMJ\/TMD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Full mouth reconstructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Implant-supported dentures and dental implants<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gum disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tooth loss and severe tooth decay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Prosthodontic treatment can be used for only cosmetic purposes, but it is primarily functional and focused on restoring lost oral health and function, such as in the case of missing or severely decayed teeth or bone loss in the jaw. While prosthodontists can perform most cosmetic procedures, not all cosmetic dentists are trained to provide safe and effective prosthodontic services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are clear aligners considered cosmetic dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clear aligners and other orthodontic treatment can be classified in two ways: restorative or cosmetic. Restorative treatment is intended to improve the function and health of the mouth through proper realignment of the jaws. Cosmetic treatment is intended to enhance the appearance of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are getting clear aligners to correct a severe bite or alignment issue that is affecting how your mouth functions, then your clear aligners are considered restorative and necessary for your long term oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are getting clear aligners to correct minor gaps, to straighten teeth that have shifted after previous orthodontic treatment, or just to improve a smile you are self-conscious about, then your clear aligner treatment is probably going to be considered cosmetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter whether you are getting clear aligners for cosmetic or restorative purposes, you should always seek treatment from a certified provider. Using clear aligners\u2014or any kind of orthodontic treatment\u2014without proper supervision from a professional can not only produce poor results, but it could also cause more harm than good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can cosmetic dentistry procedures be performed by a general dentist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although many general dentists may have an area of specialty\u2014such as endodontics or prosthodontics\u2014there is no designated specialty for cosmetic dentistry, but dentists who want to concentrate in cosmetic dentistry can seek additional specialized training through a variety of programs and can even become accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, cosmetic dentistry is a broad term to describe any dental services solely intended to improve the appearance of your smile, and dental professionals\u2014including general dentists–typically have the training and experience to perform most of them. For example, in addition to routine cleanings, checkups, x-rays, and fillings, your general dentist is also likely to provide cosmetic services like teeth whitening, dental bonding, crowns, and veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether it\u2019s general or cosmetic dentistry, safe, effective dental care requires the same level of training, as well as a Doctor of Dental Medicine or Doctor of Dental Surgery from an ADA-accredited program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A general dentist will usually be more focused in diagnosing, treating, and preventing oral health conditions, while a cosmetic dentist will be more concerned with the appearance of your teeth and gums. A general dentist will also provide a wider array of services, whereas a cosmetic dentist may have a limited offering of only aesthetic treatments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What kinds of problems can cosmetic dentistry fix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cosmetic dentistry like dental bonding, veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening can help correct a wide range of irregularities or flaws in your smile, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Chipped or cracked teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Severely stained or discolored teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Slightly crooked or misshapen teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teeth that appear uneven, disproportionate, or too short or too long<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gaps between teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gummy smiles or high lip lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Receding gum lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cosmetic dentistry cannot address oral health problems like cavities, infection, decay, or disease, such as gum disease. These conditions require restorative treatment such as fillings, root canals, or gum therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I get more than one cosmetic dentistry procedure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Depending on your unique oral health and the types of procedures, yes, it\u2019s possible\u2014and common–to get more than one cosmetic dentistry procedure at once. During your cosmetic dentistry consultation, your dentist will discuss your concerns and goals with you to determine which procedures might be best for you, and you may need several to achieve your best, most beautiful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A smile makeover is a combination of cosmetic dentistry procedures designed to enhance multiple aspects of your smile at once. Your treatment plan will be customized to your needs, and could include services like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Veneers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dental bonding, shaping, and contouring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Botox<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dental crowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Composite fillings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teeth whitening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of which or how many cosmetic dentistry services you are interested in, your treatment plan should take your entire facial aesthetics and your oral health into consideration to ensure your results are as safe and natural looking as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can cosmetic dentistry improve my smile or make my smile healthier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Even though the purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of your smile, it can also end up improving the health of it. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fixing gaps in your teeth with dental bonding or veneers can improve how your teeth line up and make it easier to keep your teeth clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cracks, chips, and multiple fillings can compromise the strength and integrity of a tooth. Dental crowns, veneers, composite fillings, and bonding can help restore teeth and make them stronger and more durable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gum contouring and reshaping can correct an uneven gum line that may be hard to care for or that may be exposing your tooth roots. Improving your gum line can help keep your gums and your teeth healthier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Therapeutic Botox can correct a gummy smile, helping reduce associated symptoms like dry mouth, inflamed gums, and bad breath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Covering a slightly crooked or uneven tooth can help improve the alignment of your bite and reduce stress on your jaw muscles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dental bonding can help reduce sensitivity by reinforcing eroded enamel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Clear aligners can help straighten and properly space your teeth so you can take better care of them. (Crooked or overlapping teeth can be hard to keep clean and prone to decay and cavities.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Improving your smile in general\u2014even with a simple teeth whitening treatment\u2014can also give you more confidence and better self-esteem, both of which contribute to better overall health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Why would someone need cosmetic dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Even though the majority of cosmetic dentistry procedures are considered elective, many people find they not only want to improve the appearance of their smile, they need to in order to live their life to the fullest. A healthy smile isn\u2019t necessarily flawless, and by fixing minor imperfections or irregularities, cosmetic dentistry can give people the confidence to show the smile they\u2019ve always wanted. People seek cosmetic dentistry services for a variety of reasons, but some of the most common are those with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stained or discolored teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gapped teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Crowded or slightly crooked teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teeth that appear too short, too long, or are slightly misshapen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Old metallic restorations, like fillings and crowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cracked or chipped teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Uneven gum lines, receding gum lines, or gummy smiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you spend more time hiding your smile than showing it, you may benefit from a cosmetic dentistry procedure. Contact Norman Smile Center today<\/a> to find out how we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is the difference between cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry? There are three main differences between cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Generally speaking, cosmetic dentistry focuses more on the aesthetic of your smile while restorative dentistry focuses more on the functionality, resolving structural problems with the mouth and improving oral health. (This isn\u2019t to say that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1691,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,20],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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