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Procedures For General And Cosmetic Dentistry

By Dominique Martin


For people, it is common for them to know that dentists are specialists for the overall oral hygiene and maintenance. Most people think that they only do cleaning, tooth extraction, filling, and application or installation of braces, but this is not all there is to these specialists. Due to the demands of aesthetics and better functionality, the practice has evolved to provide more types of services and procedures.

A lot of procedures are now available to choose from. Options for cosmetic dentistry Andover can be now achieved through various needs depending on the individual or patient. Whichever they deem to be done, whether lightening, filling, reshaping, bridges, veneers, etc.

Although this kind of dentistry is not official and duly recognized in the American Dental Association, still a lot of dentists have claimed themselves to be for cosmetic. This is regarded as unethical and the only reason for this is for marketing purposes towards their patients. Only the specialty for Prosthodontics and Orthodontics are official focus in this field.

Prosthodontics is a focus wherein the specialist would provide prosthesis equipment specially made for the patient to aid them because of the lack of a tooth or its damage. This would greatly help people who are having congenital defects. These are likely causes from surgery, defects from birth, cancer, or trauma.

Dentofacial Orthopedics or also known as Orthodontics, is the original and initial study for dentistry. These specialists would mainly deal with providing control, displacement, and modification of the growth of the jaw area and the teeth because of malocclusions or otherwise improper bites. Although this focus has its limit and could only do this and not other procedures like how general dentistry are able to do others.

These procedures have their value solely on cosmetic or aesthetics rather than on the functionality. Whitening is the most common cosmetic procedure that enhances how they look. This is also because there are already various products in the market that are available for anyone but it is better to have it done with a professional to make sure of the safety and also the quality.

Veneers and Bonding are a bit the same since they are both adding enamel to the crown and adding shape to it. Veneers are ultra thin layers which does not react well with whitening products. It is mainly utilized for closing the gaps of teeth. They are made of special porcelain to adapt well with the color and structure of the teeth.

Dental bridges are false teeth that are attached in between real ones or other false ones as well to fill in gaps that are missing. It is a fixed dental restoration and these types may vary depending on the procedure and methods. Examples for this is either an indirect restoration or an implant.

Gum lifting is the process of having the gum line to be reshaped in order to make it more symmetrical and aligned with the row of teeth. This would give out a more aesthetic look. The underlying bones may as well be modified, too, to be able to shape the gumline properly. As any other medical practices, it is best to check the credentials and accreditations of the specialist and their clinic, hospital, or their institute before having them do the procedures.




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