Aesthetic dentistry focuses on issues that affect the way that your teeth look. Patients often get to enjoy restorative benefits too, since many of the treatments used for cosmetic dentistry are also used for therapeutic purposes.

The way that your smile looks is an essential part of your appearance because it often affects how others perceive you. A healthy set of teeth is typically viewed as attractive by most people.

Improving your smile with aesthetic dentistry

Here are a few aesthetic dentistry treatments that can be used to address any cosmetic issues of the teeth.

1. Veneers

Veneers are one of the most transformative restorations used in dentistry. A veneer is a thin shell that is cemented to the front part of a tooth. The veneer hides any flaws on the tooth, like stains, breaks, or abnormal alignment.

Veneers give dentists the ability to transform any smile. Treatment with veneers requires multiple trips to a dentist, and enamel might be removed from the front parts of the teeth being treated. Dentists do this to make space for the veneers, so they do not make the patient’s teeth look abnormally large. Dentists also provide no-prep veneers for patients who would rather not have their teeth altered.

2. Composite bonding

Composite bonding is a versatile treatment used in aesthetic dentistry. It can be used to improve the color of teeth or fix structural damage, like a chipped or broken tooth. It is non-invasive and can be completed in as little as 45 minutes. Restorations made with composite bonding can last up to five years with good oral hygiene, and they can be repaired as needed.

3. Crowns

Dental crowns are often recommended as treatments for badly broken or chipped teeth. The restoration goes over the visible part of the tooth, and it serves multiple purposes. It holds together the remaining parts of the tooth and prevents it from breaking down further. It protects the tooth against bite forces and acids made by oral bacteria. It also restores the damaged tooth's appearance, making it appear no different than a healthy one.

If the damage to a patient’s tooth is severe, a root canal might be performed first, and then the crown will be placed on the tooth. The procedure involves removing the nerves and blood vessels in the tooth to prevent or treat an infection.

4. Dental implants

These are artificial teeth roots inserted into a person’s jaw. They are the only missing teeth solution that replaces teeth roots. Others, like dentures and bridges, simply replace the person’s missing teeth with artificial ones.

An implant is given up to six months to fuse with bone tissues around it. A crown or another restoration, like a bridge, can then be attached to the prosthesis. Implants help preserve the patient’s jawbone tissues by transferring bite forces into them.

5. Dentures

This set of false teeth is one of the most affordable ways to replace missing teeth. Partial dentures are recommended when a patient is only missing a few teeth, and full denture sets can replace entire dental arches. Dentures are made of two main parts: a framework held in place via suction and artificial teeth attached to the framework.

Are you ready for a smile that you will be eager to show off everywhere you go? Give us a call or visit our Boca Raton clinic to set up a consultation with our dentist.