You may be unhappy with the appearance of your teeth due to many factors, including stains, yellowness, missing or broken teeth, misalignments, and gaps; however, many types of cosmetic dental treatments are available to meet your dental needs. You can speak to your dentist and find out about teeth whitening for yellow or stained teeth. You can replace missing teeth with crowns, dentures or dental implants and straighten any crooked teeth with a range of orthodontic braces; this can also help address gapped, overlapping or overcrowded teeth. One specific treatment may be sufficient to improve the appearance of your smile, but if you are suffering from different issues, you may need a combined treatment plan.
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Planning your treatment
To begin with, you will need to visit your dentist for an assessment and ensure your teeth and gums are clean and healthy and free of any signs of tooth decay or gum disease. Sometimes you may have tooth decay or gum disease and not even realise it; therefore, your dentist will check for any telltale signs and help you restore your dental health before you begin cosmetic dental treatment. Your dentist will carry out a smile assessment and discuss the issues affecting the appearance of your smile.
Veneers
If you have multiple issues affecting the appearance of your teeth, you may wish to know more about smile makeovers; your dentist can tell you more about the available options. One of the best ways of transforming the appearance of your teeth without having to resort to multiple treatments and procedures is with veneers Sydney. Veneers are thin porcelain shells that can be attached to the front surface of your teeth and disguise all the imperfections underneath; this includes stubborn dental stains that do not go away with teeth whitening and intrinsic stains that affect the structure of your teeth. Veneers can disguise chips and cracks on the front of your teeth and restore a broken tooth if there is sufficient natural tooth remaining to hold the veneer in place.
Veneers are an excellent way of changing the colour, size and shape of your teeth while keeping your natural teeth safe and protected underneath. Veneers can make your teeth whiter, rounder, wider or longer, depending on how you wish to change their appearance. With veneers, you can avoid undergoing a tooth extraction and keep your natural teeth for longer; this is why they are a popular choice of cosmetic dental treatment.
A cosmetic dentist can help you choose the right shade, shape and size of the veneer to suit your skin tone and face shape. If you choose the wrong shape, size or colour, your veneers can appear too big, bulky or even fake; therefore, your dentist will make sure they are suitable for you. A mock-up of your veneers will be designed to make sure you are happy with how your teeth will look when you have your permanent veneers, and if you are pleased with the result, your dentist can order them to be manufactured for you. Veneers take approximately three weeks to be produced, and once they are ready, they can often be fitted on within just one appointment.
Dental cement will be applied to each veneer, which is then placed directly onto your tooth. Once your dentist is sure that the veneer is correctly positioned, they will direct a light beam onto it. This light activates the chemicals in the cement, leading to its solidification.
Once in place, veneers can last between 10 and 20 years, provided you look after your teeth properly. You should care for your veneers just like you would your natural teeth; this involves brushing them at least twice a day, flossing daily and attending dental checkups at least once every six months or more often if you experience any issues. All this care is essential because your natural teeth are still underneath your veneers and are still subject to developing tooth decay. If your natural teeth become affected, your cosmetic dental treatment can also be affected. Speak to your dentist today to learn more.
Disclaimer
Every operation or invasive treatment comes with its own set of risks. Prior to making a decision, it is advisable to consult another suitably accredited medical professional for a second opinion.