KissMeGoodnight
eRomance Series:
I Want White Teeth and a
Natural, Healthy Looking Smile
(someone please tell me the secret already...)
( 21 pages )
Cosmetic
Dentistry
Nothing
since that Ancient Sumerian fashioned the first toothbrush
from a simple twig has impacted the dental field more than
cosmetic dentistry. Today it is possible for the average
American to sport the same picture perfect smile as any celebrity.
Cosmetic
dentistry encompasses several different procedures which
we will investigate. You may even have some of these procedures
in your mouth right now. . .in fact the odds are that you
have had some type of cosmetic dental procedure in your lifetime.
It’s
important to meet with your dentist for an initial examination
to determine if you are a candidate for cosmetic dental work.
Your teeth must be in good condition before any cosmetic
work is undertaken. If any type of dental disease is present,
your dentist will explain what needs to be accomplished before
proceeding with cosmetic work.
Once
that is determined the dentist will explain the various cosmetic
options available that are suitable for your needs, whether
it be braces, bridges, bonding, veneers, bleaching and so
on.
Whitening
is one of the primary reasons that people consider cosmetic
procedures. But, it’s important to realize that often whiteners
alone may not help. In fact, studies by the American Dental
Association have shown that teeth with a yellowish tone will
whiten well with a bleaching process whereas teeth that are
brownish may not bleach well and grayish teeth may not bleach
well at all.
If
you have had other cosmetic processes done and then decide
to try whitening, you could end up with a very undesirable
effect of not having all your teeth uniform in color. It’s
important to follow the advice of your dentist and not be
swayed by advertising or how your best friends’ work turned
out!
Let’s
explore the cosmetic options...
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