Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental treatment provided to improve a person’s appearance by correcting the teeth is referred to as cosmetic dentistry.

Indications

• Spaces between teeth
• Discolored teeth
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Crooked and malaligned teeth
• Pigmented or dark gums (Gingiva)

Cosmetic dentistry options

• Whitening- it is the recommended procedure for lightening discoloured teeth
• Bonding – it is an enamel like composite which is applied to tooth surface
• Veneers – they are porcelain-laminates that are bonded directly to the teeth. They are used for closing gaps or on discoloured teeth
• Tooth reshaping- it is done to correct chipped or to alter length and shape of the teeth
• Orthodontic appliances- either removable or fixed appliances are used to correct irregularities of the teeth
• Tooth jewellery- it has become one of the popular fashion trends. A diamond or a coloured stone can be attached to teeth that can add an impact to your smile! Attachment of these jewels require no drilling of tooth
• Crowns and Bridges- crown is used to cover a single tooth whereas a bridge is used to replace missing tooth
• Gingival Depigmentation - Laser assisted Gingival depigmentation of dark colored gums