If you have been considering cosmetic dentistry Chandler it is important to educate yourself as much as possible about the many different treatment options available. Most people are familiar with tooth whitening or bleaching but there are several other procedures that are considered cosmetic. Some of the different types of cosmetic dentistry Chandler available are listed below.
Composite Fillings: Composite filling is the term used for a filling that is the same color as your tooth. A composite filling is used in the same way as silver fillings are, to repair a tooth with a cavity, cracks, chips or decay. The benefit to a composite filling is that since it is the same color as your tooth it will be much harder to see than a silver filling would be. Composite fillings are a good choice when the cosmetic dentistry Chandler will be completed on a highly visible part of the mouth, like a front or side tooth. A composite filling treatment is not much different than receiving a silver filling except for the end result which produces a nearly invisible filling.
Porcelain Crowns: Porcelain crowns are basically a cap for your tooth. A crown will conceal the whole tooth, providing protection and strength to your tooth. There are several different causes for getting a crown. Sometimes there are cases where a filling or other restorative treatment will not be sufficient to fix the tooth. This could be as a result of a type of break or fracture in the tooth or a previous filling, or as a result of decay. Crowns are also used to enhance or change the look a tooth for cosmetic purposes.
Porcelain Veneers: Veneers are a part of cosmetic dentistry Chandler that can dramatically change the look of a smile. Veneers are different from crowns because instead of completing covering the tooth they are placed only on the front of teeth through a bonding process. Veneers can be made to change the color and shape of your smiles appearance. They are used to fix tooth shape and size, chipped or crooked teeth, or teeth that have extremely bad stains or discoloration. Veneers can last a very long time with proper care.
If any of the above treatments above sound like something your smile could benefit from, then make sure to talk with our dentist at Drew Family Dentistry about cosmetic dentistry Chandler as soon as possible.
