Don't you just hate it when you look at your photos and think, "That's so strange Smile?" Especially old pictures, well, that's certainly odd. But, hey, it is not your fault, and it's not your concern. Believe it or not, that's a common problem many individuals face.
A cheerful face is always more attractive and appealing. A dazzling grin that covers the lips has the power to charm others swiftly. A healthy smile decreases blood pressure and strengthens the immune system. Thus, people put a lot of importance on oral hygiene as your smile is the first thing people notice about you and the foundation of their impression of you.
Mostly everyone has at least one smiling feature that they dislike. You can likely find a solution to enhance your smile, whether a fault you've had for a long time or a more recent one.
You might consider visiting a specialist dentist to see if they can help you overcome your aesthetic concerns.
Let's discuss some issues that you have, which come under the domain of cosmetic dentistry.
Cosmetic dentistry could dramatically enhance your smile; it can improve the color of your teeth, their position, and their shape. Cosmetic dentistry can make your smile bright if your teeth are discolored, cracked, and misaligned, crooked, or have space between them.
A smile makeover is the most satisfying thing a specialist dentist could do because the patient appreciates it more. After all, you are changing the front grill; it’s a life-changing experience. You’re a different person with prominent features once your smile gets better. 
It would completely change how you look; it would change your appearance, personality, and attitude in everyday life because a beautiful smile and a bright smile are usually associated with very confident people and those in good health. However, it's still crucial that you enter your treatment with realistic expectations.
Let’s spill the beans on how to make your smile beautiful with the help of cosmetic dentistry! Here are all the best ways to transform your self-conscious smile into a self-assured and contagious laugh.
Cosmetic dentists are the ones who address smile makeover procedures, while the general dentist performs routine dental procedures providing basic dental care. Completing a four to eight years bachelor’s degree and additional years of schooling to specialize in cosmetic services qualifies you to become a cosmetic dentist.
Cosmetic dentistry treatments currently in use includes:
Teeth whitening is also called teeth bleaching. Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental procedure desired to achieve the white color of the teeth beyond the natural teeth shade. Almost the teeth get 2 to 8 lighter shades depending upon the teeth' outer layer (enamel). Human teeth get yellow with time and are one of the factors that cause people to hide their smiles and laughs because of yellow or discolored teeth.
Teeth whitening is the most demanding cosmetic dentistry procedure. To give you a white, brilliant smile, it eliminates yellowish tinge, stains, and brown discoloration.
Teeth whitening are of two types:
Chairside professional whitening or In-office based teeth bleaching is performed by a cosmetic dentist using high-strength bleaching product containing 25 to 40 percent hydrogen peroxide with high-strength UV or laser light, according to availability and patient’s teeth enamel. One of the bleaching alternatives is in-office bleaching done by a Cosmetic dentist using a laser.
Bleaching is the easiest and most popular option because it is one of the most cost-effective ways to give your smile a boost.
Home-side teeth whitening or homecare teeth whitening methods which are over-the-counter products by using lesser concentrated carbamide peroxide (a safer and stable form of hydrogen peroxide) 10 to 15 percent bleaching trays containing gels, You can use numerous bleaching products if you wish to have a pearly white smile like whitening pens, whitening strips, whitening toothpaste.
Additionally, whitening toothpaste, whitening pen, rinses, and whitening strips are readily accessible over-the-counter at retail shops for convenient at-home whitening.
Before using at-home whitening products, it is usually advised to consult with a specialist and have your mouth examined. You can use at-home teeth whitening kits if your oral hygiene is adequate, without any cavities and no structural damage.
• Laser whitening by high-end lasers with a capacity to break the pigment within 9 minutes comprising of three sessions (three minutes each session) the same day, post sensitivity complaints, and procedure pain is almost zero. Limitations are it is expensive and only a few dental surgeries are equipped with laser machines.
• Teeth whitening using UV light is a pocket-friendly option and is available in almost all dental surgeries, the procedure takes 45minutes to complete on the same day, and Pain and sensitivity have to be controlled by giving medications and local anesthesia, post-op sensitivity takes one week to go away.
Generally, there are no side effects of office side teeth whitening if done with care and pre and post-op medications. So the procedure depends upon the competency of the cosmetic dentist. Although home-side teeth whitening is safe.
Sometimes when there is an injury or trauma to the tooth, after being badly hit against the bed or falling off from a bicycle, or a roadside accident, the most damaged tooth usually the upper front right or left tooth begins to die after failing to form new cells. The earliest signs of the dead tooth are the change in color of the tooth from pink to yellow to brown and finally black. The transitions of color give you an indication to visit the Endodontist. This type of tooth needs a root canal treatment and internal bleaching to dissolve all the pigment trapped inside the tooth to match the color with the rest of the teeth. Unlike external bleaching where bleaching gel is applied on the front surface of the teeth, in internal bleaching, the gel is packed inside the tooth structure and sometimes left inside the tooth for a week to observe the color change, back to normal. This whole process of bleaching from inside the tooth is called internal bleaching and an Endodontist is the one who performs Internal bleaching.
No, it should be avoided as hormonal hyperactivity can cause sharp pains after applying bleaching gel, it is advised to wait until delivery because it is a cosmetic procedure rather than a restorative one.
No, depending on factors like diet and basic dental hygiene, the whitening effect lasts for an average of 6 to 12 months. Though staining is inevitable, basic oral hygiene practices will help in keeping your teeth whitening visible for a long time. For permanent white pearly teeth, like Hollywood celebrities, you can opt for veneers which we are discussing later in this article.
Sometimes patients feel sensitivity in their teeth to hot and cold and gums irritation following the procedure, which usually goes away within a week and has ineffective results. For desired results, the dentist redo the procedure after a week.
Possible causes of ineffective bleaching are:
1. Selection of the case
2. Stubborn stains
3. Mishandled product
4. Expired bleaching gel
If a treatment isn't performed correctly, it can cause injury or uneven results. The peroxide in teeth-whitening bleach has the potential to harm gum tissues upon contact, but that’s temporary. Rarely, it can cause damage to the tooth's nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues; for such reasons, we advise consulting a specialist before opting for any cosmetic procedure.
It's a decision that will have an impact on both your smile and your wallet. Laser, without a doubt, is by far the best teeth whitening option with no post-op sensitivity. Each cycle just takes three minutes, and the results are immediate. Although costly, it is truly worth it.
In contrast, when you get your teeth bleached, the cosmetic dentist applies hydrogen peroxide paste and exposes the teeth to UV light! Unlike laser whitening, bleaching requires more application with each cycle of 20 minutes but costing you less.
Not every patient is a good candidate for teeth whitening, because of inadequate enamel structural thickness. Some patients mix up tooth stains, calculus, and caries, with a yellowish tinge of teeth, and visit a dentist for teeth whitening. However, stains are of two types, internal and external stains. External stains and calculus are first removed by scaling and polishing, then decided to have a session of teeth whitening is if needed. On the other hand, dental caries also changes the color of the teeth whose treatment is dental fillings rather than teeth whitening. Once they are no caries, calculus, and external stains, then teeth whitening is done to enhance the natural color of the teeth to artificially attained white teeth. So always seek cosmetic dentist advice before going to choose any cosmetic dental procedure.
If you are not happy with your smile because of misalignment of your teeth, and you don’t want to visit again and again to see your dentist for this issue, you have heard from your colleagues that this kind of malalignment teeth needs multiple visits and it is a painful procedure, then Aligners is the best treatment option for you because you can straighten your teeth at home.
In the current world of social media trends, Instagram stories and tik-tok videos, the demand for straight teeth is ever-increasing. People are noticing their appearance more than they did in the past and a straight smile undoubtedly fetches them a lot more compliments. . It might also be unpleasant if someone calls you out in front of others and makes fun of you. But besides the obvious aesthetic advantages, straight teeth are better for functional reasons too.
A major cause of malalignment is tooth-jaw size discrepancy. This can be either
a) The tooth size is bigger than the space available in the jaw, so the teeth come out crooked
b) The teeth size is smaller compared to the available space, leading to spaces between the teeth.
c) Other reasons could be factitious habits like thumb sucking in childhood, tongue thrusting and fingernail or pen biting, trauma or accident, jaw growth disturbances and congenitally missing or impacted (stuck inside the bone) teeth. If your teeth are not straight, your dentist should be able to examine the situation, diagnose the cause, and devise an appropriate plan.
When teeth are aligned, they meet with less force than they do if they’re crooked, decreasing the risk of getting chipped or worn. Crooked teeth or teeth that don’t fit in the ideal way place undue and excessive pressure on the jaw joint, causing chronic jaw pain. Straight teeth are better supported in the bone and are also easier to brush, harboring fewer bacteria and making it less likely to develop gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), and also fewer dental cavities.
Every patient seeking to improve their smile always anticipates a bright, genuine smile free of any artificiality. It must be symmetrical and have a good emergence profile. With the innovation of Aligners, achieving your dreams for straighter teeth without going through the hassle of painful metal and ceramic braces looking bulky and unappealing which involves irritating brackets and wires, isn’t impossible anymore.
It is the most aesthetic, innovative, and guaranteed orthodontic procedure in the 21st century, which has proved to be the perfect solution for the correction of malalignment.
Aligners involve using a series of clear, removable plastic custom-made trays arranged in a sequence in a box to straighten teeth step by step with each tray worn for 22hours a day for 15 days. The number of trays in the Aligners Globe box depends upon your teeth' crooked condition. More crooked teeth, more trays required. On wearing all trays in a sequence within a given time and following the instructions manual provided in the box, you will be able to achieve your dream smile remotely with no monthly or frequent visits to dentists required. No speech obstacles or eating difficulties should exist, and the teeth should be well-protected with no black lines in the gums. If you don't like how your teeth are arranged or feel crowding, that will lead more towards the Aligners Globe option.
It takes six months to two years to straighten teeth with Aligners, depending upon the number of misaligned teeth in a single or both jaws.
The average cost of Aligners in Pakistan is Rs1,000,00 to Rs5,000,00/- and internationally from 2000US dollars to 4000US dollars.
• Number of trays used for correction of malocclusion
• Currency exchange rates
• Additional dental procedures are required along with aligners like extractions, scaling, polishing, dental fillings, etc.
• Dental Insurance
• Location of clinic
• Experience of a cosmetic dentist or an orthodontist
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Most common cosmetic procedure If your teeth have issues in shape, size, and color of the teeth (which cannot be corrected by teeth whitening) dental veneers is the treatment of choice.
Fixed/permanent veneer
Removable veneer
1. Zirconia veneers
2. E-Max veneers
3. Resin veneers
4. Porcelain veneers
Snap-on or clip veneers
No.
We want to bring to your notice that more than 95% of Holly wood and Bolly wood actresses have underdone veneers to enhance their smile, that’s why its popular name is Hollywood smile makeover. Cosmetic dentists love doing smile enhancement with thin white shells, made up of Porcelain or zirconia, bond perfectly on your front surfaces of teeth that change the size, color and shape of your natural teeth and enhance smile and make it more perfect and attractive.
Veneers are thin porcelain custom-made laminate shells that mimic natural teeth and can be used to cover front teeth having stains, cracks, and malalignment like mild spacing between teeth.
These shells are so thin, like eye contact lenses; as the lens changes the color of the eyes, the veneer changes the color of teeth.
Zirconia Veneer has more strength and looks more natural, which has drawn many people’s attention to improve their smiles.
These thin shells are bonded to the front of the teeth after a tooth or teeth are prepared by removing a minimal amount of only enamel outer surface (front surface) to make room for the shell.
Mostly veneers are placed over the top teeth, as they show most while talking and smiling. Or if lower teeth are also required then upper ten and lower ten teeth are prepared to receive veneers.
In case of dental trauma or a small chipped-off tooth( which can not be filled with dental filling), one veneer is needed, if there is a gap between the upper two front teeth and the patient does not want braces to close the gap, then two veneers shells are cemented to close the gap in even symmetry.
With zirconia and Emax veneers, a patient can have a flawlessly "Hollywood Smile," even if some of their teeth are damaged, have fillings, or are discolored.
The ability of the craftsman to create the veneer is the most crucial element in making the veneer look natural, and the patient's wish is the second most important factor!
If veneers are made by highly trained hands, such as those of a dentist creating composite veneers, also known as bonding, or by a master ceramic technician creating porcelain veneers, then definitely they look natural.
Some patients come in and want very natural-looking results, while others want a Hollywood smile or the whitest set of teeth possible, which makes them appear less natural and more cosmetic. Everything relies on the patient's choice and budget for their desired look.
Removable veneers, often known as "Snap-on" or "Clip-on" veneers, have become extremely popular in cosmetic dentistry for those who want a naturally attractive smile at a reasonable cost. A brilliant smile is out of reach for many people because of the high expense of Permanent Porcelain and zirconia Veneers.
They are made of dental resin, which is incredibly hard but molds into a thin, strong shell over your teeth to give you a perfect smile. You can wear them while you eat or at parties, but you should take them off and clean them afterward.
Generally, veneers and caps don't relate to the same thing! The word "cap" has previously been used to describe a crown.
The tooth is enclosed by a dental crown, which completely wraps around the tooth from all sides. A cap is typically prescribed when a tooth needs extensive restoration after being entirely broken down.
A veneer is a thin layer that is just over the front of the tooth and overlaps the edge of the tooth and is a more cosmetic procedure rather than restorative.
Q. Why go for veneers? Why can't I simply have my teeth whitened?Indeed, you can! Your teeth can be whitened by a cosmetic dentist with a tooth whitening procedure. However, dental veneers are a long-term option for pearly white teeth in situations when bleaching is ineffective, such as severe fluorosis, severe tetracycline stains, or discoloration due to developmental defects.
Many different elements affect how much veneers cost.
• Material of the veneer ( Resin, zirconia, porcelain, E-Max)
• Type of veneers (Fixed / removable)
• Number of teeth
• Currency exchange rates
• Dental insurance acceptance
• Additional dental procedures before dental veneers like dental Xrays, scaling and polishing, dental fillings, braces/ Aligners, gingivectomy, crown lengthening, lip augmentation, etc.
Veneers made of porcelain and Zirconia that are created in a dental laboratory by a dental technician cost more because of the price that the dental technician will charge, while composite veneers are free of this added laboratory expense.
Typically, a single tooth veneer costs between $925 to $2,500 in the USA, and £1200-£1500 in the UK, whereas in Pakistan, the cost ranges from 35,000 – 70,000 rupees.
Also, the patient's desire to appear as flawlessly as possible, as well as the complexity and difficulty of the case for that specific patient, all contribute to the expense.
Q. What are the pros and cons of dental veneer?
• It corrects malformed and stained teeth.
• Repair Simple Cosmetic Issues.
• Useful for filling in tooth gaps.
• Replacement of Damaged Enamel.
• Expensive choice.
• It's an Irreversible dental treatment
Veneers are an excellent option to brighten your smile permanently, especially if your teeth are chipped, misshapen, severely stained, or otherwise unbleachable. Veneers have the advantages of being performed in just two visits, being easily color-changeable, having a realistic tooth-like appearance, and not staining.
First, you have to check with your Insurance provider whether they cover dental cosmetic procedures or not. They can make getting dental veneers cheaper if you are an absolute candidate and decide to move forward with the treatment. However, when veneers are initially placed for only cosmetic purposes, most insurance policies won't pay for them if they are not medically required.
No! Most patients say they experience no pain or discomfort at all while receiving treatment. This is because it’s a minimally invasive procedure and doesn’t involve drilling. The only tooth preparation necessary for veneers is the removal of a very thin layer of enamel. The whole enamel-cutting procedure can be done while the patient is under local anesthesia if it is required.
After the placement of veneers, one might experience tooth sensitivity. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, this sensitivity to heat or cold may last for the first few days, but it usually goes away. When determining whether to have a veneer, this drawback should be taken into account. Veneers might not be the best treatment option for someone who already has hypersensitivity to hot and cold because of a very thin layer of enamel.
The other choices typically rely on the aesthetic concerns you want to address and the reasons you are considering veneers. Considering that tooth whitening is a less expensive alternative to veneers if you have stained teeth.
If you have awful teeth that are broken, chipped, or a little bit malformed, you might want to consider cosmetic bonding, also known as composite fillings.
Veneers usually last between 12-14 years. If you care, it will be long-lasting. After that, they begin to chip off from the margin or may debond; this requires the replacement of veneers.
It all depends upon your budget and preference. For teeth whitening, no enamel structure is lost. It enhances the natural teeth. Teeth whitening usually lasts around 6 to 9 months if taken good care of teeth. However, in veneers, part of the enamel structure is permanently lost receiving artificial shells lasting for 10 years at least if taken good care of.
If your front tooth is severely broken or badly stained, malformed, and cannot be treated with dental fillings, teeth whitening, or dental veneers, then the choice of treatment is a dental crown.
Crown is a custom-made full coverage restoration that fully encapsulates the weakened tooth and protects it by giving it a perfect shape and appearance with new strength.
As you get older, if you won't care about your oral hygiene and don’t visit the dentists as recommended by American Dental Association ( ADA recommends people visit the dentist twice a year). Cavity, trauma, restoration, or even the way you chew can make your teeth weaken. Fractured, broken, or missing teeth can shamble up your smile. It can result in low self-esteem, which leads to a feeling of incompetence and worthlessness.
Whether you were born with a noticeable gap between your front teeth or broke a tooth as a child, you can get it covered with a crown and laugh wholeheartedly whenever you wish.
Crowns are not only for front teeth, it is also for back teeth where required. Inlay, Onlay & Composite tooth-colored fillings are the best alternatives to the dental crown. Before choosing a less expensive alternative for dental crowns, you should take several things into account. These considerations include your preferred price range, the state of your oral health, accessibility, and the pros and cons of your relevant selections.
Dental Crowns can be made from a variety of materials, including
• Zirconia crown
• Porcelain/ceramic fused to metal crown
• Gold crown
• Metal crown
Best Dental crown used in Dental Clinics:
Porcelain fused to metal crown (PFM) and Zirconia is the most commonly used crowns in modern dentistry. PFM crown provides a strong bond to the tooth because it is connected to a metal structure; thus, it is extremely durable.
Zirconia crowns are made up of zirconium oxide, which does not cause an allergic response to living tissue. It is highly recommended since it can sustain chewing and biting forces even if you clench or grind your teeth, and they can be customized to look just like your natural teeth.
No, not really, but if your natural tooth structure is badly damaged then it is advised to have a crown placed on the tooth after RCT because the treatment has reduced the tooth's strength.
When the infected pulp is removed, the tooth may first become weak and brittle because it loses a significant portion of its blood supply. This makes the tooth more likely to break when you bite together because of the force involved. A crown can solve these issues by covering the tooth, protecting it from damage, and restoring its strength and shape.
The best dental crown material is the zirconia crown which is a material that is good when it comes to shade matching with the adjacent natural teeth and providing a very natural aesthetics.
Zirconia crown is recommended by cosmetic dentists all across the world, as there is no metal layer under the zirconia and it is made up of ceramic, giving no underlying grayish shade.
On the other hand, porcelain fused to metal crowns (PFM) mostly gives artificial look because of underlying metal layer gives a different shade on the crown body and a bluish-black tinge around gum tissue, making it a compromised type of feeling for the patient.
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• Soft toast or crispy bread is ideal for eating immediately following a crown. However, remember to brush and floss after meals.
• For the first few days, it is advised to set aside crunchy foods; after that, you can get back to your regular eating routine.
• Use the other side of your mouth for the majority of your chewing.
The minimum life span of a dental crown is up to 15-20 years, if you care for your crown (brush twice a day, floss, use mouthwash, don’t use crowned tooth to use as a tool for opening cans/bottles/ crack nuts), like you care for other teeth, it will last more than 20 years.
The average cost of a single dental crown in Pakistan is Rs10,000/- to Rs80,000/- and in USA 600US Dollars to 1000US Dollars.
• Type of material of dental crown( Zirconia, porcelain fused to metal, metal, gold, etc)
• Dental insurance coverage
• Type of facility as Hospitals/teaching institutes/ private clinics
• Number of crowns
• Additional dental procedures like tooth filling, root canal treatment, scaling polishing,
• Location of the clinic
• Experience of a cosmetic dentist
A beaming smile with the ideal display of pearly whites and no pink is regarded as a sign of beauty. A "gummy" smile occurs when the gum line is irregular or it's covering too much of the neck of the teeth, or the teeth look overly short, exposing the pinkish gum. Gum enlargement can be localized to one front tooth only or it can be overall in all front teeth.
It can harm the aesthetics of your smile and spirits, but the good news is that there are several methods for fixing it.
• Skeletal issue: Teeth are embedded in the bone, which has to be in symmetry. But when the upper jaw called the maxilla increase in height more than normal, then it will cause a gummy smile.
• Calculus deposits due to oral hygiene negligence.
• Long-term Medications for chronic diseases.
Gum reshaping alters the gumline to give the teeth a bigger and proportionate look. Gum resection also called gingivectomy can be either done with electric cautery, laser, or surgical excision of excessive gums with a blade.
Laser gum surgery is a specialized laser therapy that can swiftly and effectively remove or shape gum tissue to improve the aesthetics and harmony of your smile.
Gum contouring with laser surgery or a scalpel blade is an effective procedure with minimal bleeding and doesn’t require any kind of stitches.
However, a traditional crown lengthening (where you have to cut bone around the neck of the crown) with a scalpel requires stitches afterward.
There is less bleeding, better healing, and better patient comfort with a Laser, and sometimes doesn’t require local anesthesia even. Additionally, laser gums surgery encourages bone growth, which helps dentists to preserve a loose tooth.
The healing time depends on the severity of your gum enlargement. It can take from 1 – 2 weeks, while deeper pockets can take a month to heal completely.
Gum color is the first sign which draws the dentist’s attention to examine the cause. Pigmentation in the gum tissue is sometimes natural and genetic, which isn’t a problem but bothers people regarding their appearance. It can be due to smoking, excessive intake of iron supplements, exposed margins of porcelain fused to metal crows, over hanged amalgam fillings, long-term medications for chronic illness, having a medical condition, or just not getting enough nutrients.
Yes, there is a treatment for pigmented gums. Cosmetic dentists peel off those problematic pigmented areas by scrapping with a scalpel or laser. New gums will regenerate within a couple of weeks. This cosmetic procedure is also called gum bleaching. The success of the treatment is the removal of causes like quitting smoking; limiting iron supplements intake, and a properly balanced diet.
Mostly it is a single appointment procedure and takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure used for enhancing lip size and volume to hide excessive showing of gums due to thin upper lips. Commonly these lips are called pouty lips. Some women opt for this procedure by idealizing their favorite celebrities.
Use of Botox in treating gummy smile; Nowadays Botox is also a commonly incorporated technique to modify gum position. Botulinum Toxin is frequently used to improve a person's juvenile appearance by increasing the volume in the upper lip, which masks the presence of a gummy smile. Moreover, it temporarily paralyzes the elevator muscles, which prevent the upper lip from contracting when you smile to hide your gummy smile.
Nowadays, people have hyaluronic acid lip fillers Juvederm, and biofillers as a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of their lips, which adds structure, volume, and contour to such thin lips. Another hype of the 21st century is the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the augmentation of soft tissues (lips and facial skin). They are derived from the patient's blood through a centrifuge machine and are concentrated with plasma proteins and growth factors which after injecting into trouble areas stimulate the patient's collagen and elastin. There is no chance of infection or rejection as they are the body's cells and it is the cheapest method. Combining gum repositioning, lip fillers, and Botox overall appearance of a gummy smile can transform it into a beautiful Hollywood smile.
A lip lowering or lip repositioning surgery may be performed, in those cases when the teeth are normal in size but the lip pulls up excessively high and exposes an excessive amount of gum tissue, giving a "gummy smile"
Lip repositioning minimizes the extent of lip contraction and reduces gingival tissue exposure, giving a more natural smile.
Yes, it does fix a gummy smile permanently with a surgical approach.
If treatment is left untreated, your gums will start to display signs of gingivitis, such as bleeding, redness, and swelling. Along with the pain caused by the condition, this causes your gum line to recede, your smile line to look different, and you could even experience continuous bad breath.
Gum recession is opposite to gum enlargement. People also feel reluctant to smile when their gums are too much off from the neck of the tooth or the teeth.
Let's discuss the causes and their treatment.
1. Aging
2. Aggressive brushing in the wrong direction
3. Negligence of oral hygiene maintenance leads to deposits of calculus around the gum line.
Treatment of Gum recession
The success of the gum treatment depends upon early reporting to the cosmetic dentist. The sooner you get to a cosmetic dentist, especially if you haven’t been in a while, the better the prognosis.
A cosmetic dentist will evaluate your gums and tell you the cause of gum recession and will suggest you treatment options
1. Scaling and polishing
2. Deep curettage ( deep cleaning/ root planning)
3. Gum grafts and bone grafts to reposition the receding gums.
A gum graft is used to replace your missing gum tissue. This procedure of gum graft and bone graft comes under the domain of periodontist. A cosmetic dentist calls the team of a periodontist or refers them to you. The periodontist will take the gum graft from the palate of your back teeth or sometimes gum flaps will be used to cover the defective area.
In severe gum receding, bone grafts, collagen membrane, and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) will be used along with the tissue graft to regenerate the receding gumline.
As a thumb rule, try to set up regular dental checks every six months, Follow the proper tooth brushing habit as instructed by your cosmetic dentist, quit bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol, and Eat a balanced diet.
The face masks that were used during the covid-19 pandemic were a real treat for people who felt self-conscious about their smile due to missing front tooth or teeth.
Dental Implant is a good choice for patients who does not want removable pink plastic denture or don’t want to get their natural adjacent tooth cut for supporting a dental bridge. Even if you've done everything to maintain your oral hygiene, a missing tooth can ruin it all.
A common and long-term solution for rebuilding your smile is replacing the missing teeth with a dental implant.
Dental Implants are titanium root replacements that are surgically inserted into the tooth socket and anchored there permanently. On top of it restored with a natural-looking dental crown. They beautify your smile and carry out all the duties of a natural tooth, including grinding and crushing the food.
Yes, dental implants offer a permanent solution for tooth loss. Your oral hygiene and how well you take care of your teeth will have a huge impact on how long they last. The lifespan of dental implants is influenced by many factors, including the patient's age, the condition of their bone, and the size and placement of the implants.
Yes, everybody is a candidate for a dental implant! To be a good candidate for an implant, one must have enough jawbones, maintain excellent oral hygiene, must not have medical conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or bone disorder, and have healthy gum tissues. For individuals who lack enough jawbones to support implants, a dental bone graft procedure is done to increase the volume & density of the jaw, to make a successful implant candidate.
The field of dentistry is expanding, which helps patients feel less anxious and improves the quality of dental care. Traditionally, implants are made of titanium; however, recent developments in dental implant technology have led to the introduction of zirconia implants.
Zirconia is more aesthetically pleasing, stronger, biocompatible, and resistant to corrosion. It has a low bacterial attraction which minimizes the risk of postoperative complications.
Whereas titanium implant has a low grade of electrical conductivity, which makes them biocompatible and allows better osteointegration. The dental implant comes in a two-piece construction, fixture (root), and abutment on which crown seats.
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Since an implant is a viable choice for restoring a missing tooth than other options, it is somewhat more expensive because it offers a solution that is often permanent. But it becomes more affordable if you have dental insurance.
Yes, dental insurance may cover 50% of the cost of your dental implants, i.e., your insurance company will pay for half of the treatment. Depending on the insurance plan, the crown on top may or may not be covered.
Cosmetic filling commonly referred to as laser filling/composite filling or tooth-colored filling is a procedure used to fix broken or discolored front tooth or teeth.
It is a resin material sometimes uses to close minor gaps between front teeth and treat abnormalities and flaws in them without damaging tooth structure.
A tooth-colored resin substance is applied using adhesives and a high-intensity curing light to create tooth-like restorations that resemble natural teeth. It comes in different tooth-like shades and will rightly fit one of your teeth! Composite fillings are also used to restore teeth as natural as they were before the decay.
Let’s find out a little bit about the advantages.
• Tooth-colored, so no one can tell it from your ‘real’ tooth, because it blends perfectly with natural teeth color.
• Require much less drilling, and so much of your natural tooth structure can be saved.
• Takes only a few seconds to harden with UV light during the treatment time, unlike the metal and cement fillings, which take 6 hours to 24 hours after the filling has been done!
• You can start eating right away, no need to wait for a day to harden like in other fillings.
• They can be easily repaired if damaged.
The cost of tooth filling per tooth in Pakistan varies from Rs10,000/- to Rs30,000/- and internationally the price of tooth fillings starts from 400US Dollars to 700 US Dollars.
• Dental insurance coverage
• Dental Hospital/ Teaching Hospital/ Private clinic
• Number of teeth
• Clinic location
• Specialist dentist (cosmetic dentist)
• Material Brand
Dental bonding usually only requires one appointment and is an affordable choice as compared to crowns and veneers.
The best, most durable, and most popular dental filling is composite filling all across the world due to its unmatchable advantages over other types of fillings.
No need to be shy or cover your smile with your hand or press your lips or look for reasons to hide the smile. Your smile is what makes you attractive, and how well-groomed your teeth are can make or break that attraction. Therefore, be careful to practice excellent oral hygiene and keep all of your dental appointments up to date. I hope we have made up your mind about the available possibilities. We have a team of Aligners Globe providers and cosmetic dentists on our panel from all across the world. Book an appointment today and consult with them about the best for your smile improvement.
Posted On 26 Aug, 2022
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