Restorative dentistry, as the term suggests consists of treatments that are necessary to restore a tooth that has a cavity, remove a tooth that is beyond saving or perhaps a root canal is necessary. Cosmetic dental treatment in New York on the other hand consists mostly of elective procedures that are designed to improve the looks of your teeth and smile. There are a number of cosmetic procedures; some are complex while others are quite straight forward and in demand.
- Dental veneers: Dental veneers are thin wafers of porcelain that are custom made to fit the front of a patients teeth. Once they have been applied they look extremely realistic, they are used to solve a number of existing problems which include repairing teeth which are chipped, have surface cracks or have gaps between them.The surface of the target teeth are ground down slightly, impressions are taken and the veneers are custom made to fit. They are fixed to the teeth with a strong dental adhesive.
- Teeth whitening: Teeth whitening may be the most popular cosmetic dental treatment in New York, the results show quickly and the procedure is not overly expensive. Although there are over the counter teeth whitening kits and even teeth whitening tooth pastes, nothing beats the speed or results that you get when the work is done by the dentist.Teeth age and darken; they stain from foods and beverages such as tea, coffee and red wine. Teeth whitening; when done in the dentist’s office, uses a combination of hydrogen peroxide bleach and a light accelerator. Within an hour your teeth can be half a dozen shades lighter.
- Implants: Implants are used when one or more teeth are missing. A small titanium screw or peg is placed directly into the jawbone; one it becomes one with the bone an abutment and a crown are placed on what is now a new tooth root.
If your teeth are reasonably healthy but you are unhappy with the way they look, you should consider cosmetic dental treatment in New York; you will be amazed at how well you look when you smile.
