COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Tooth Whitening
Daily activities such as eating, talking, laughing, & smiling constantly showcase your teeth. Your smile communicates a lot about you to others, & a clean white smile can increase your confidence, catch attention, & improve the impression you make on the people around you.
The media is flooded with over-the-counter teeth bleaching remedies. Unfortunately, many of these systems are ineffective & can actually damage your teeth if applied incorrectly. Professional tooth whitening from a qualified general or cosmetic dentist is always more safe, effective, & long lasting.
Teeth Whitening Can Be Accomplished By Zoom Bleaching.
As a popular tooth whitening technique, Zoom Whitening restores stained tooth enamel and dentin back to a beautiful white shade. Many dentists and patients prefer Zoom Whitening because it can brighten your teeth up to 8 shades in under an hour. After carefully covering your mouth and lips so only your teeth are exposed, the cosmetic dentist will apply a tooth whitening gel to your teeth. A bright Zoom! light then activates the gel in three 15-minute segments. The light breaks down the hydrogen peroxide in the gel, allowing oxygen to penetrate through the tooth surface and to bleach any stains or discoloration. Daily oral hygiene habits and occasional touch-ups with take-home teeth bleaching products will keep your smile looking bright and beautiful.
Tooth Bonding/Adhesive Dentistry:
Adhesive dentistry is a branch of dentistry which mainly deals with adhesion or bonding of the adhesive material or cements to the natural substance of teeth, enamel and dentin.
Cosmetic bonding is a technique involving the skillful sculpting of composite resin around teeth that may be worn, chipped, discolored or have gaps and uneven surfaces resulting from congenital defects or orthodontic treatment.
Bonding is ideal for fixing chipped or cracked teeth, hiding discoloration on the tooth’s surface, or reducing the gaps between teeth. This is the art of adding composite resin material to teeth with the function of altering its color, shape, alignment and general appearance. Whatever the specific intent, composite bonding creates more aesthetically pleasing teeth and a more vibrant smile.
Specific materials are used to create an “invisible effect” where the junction between the natural tooth and the composite bonding is largely invisible. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes little if any of the original tooth.
Composite bonding is a quick process, typically lasting less than an hour. Composite resins are available in many different shades. The shade can be chosen to match the natural color of the original tooth.
Composite bonding can provide an affordable alternative to other treatments that are more invasive to teeth as well as being more costly and produces fantastic results. This technique is designed to last between 3-4 years before consideration for replacement is required. However, this can be carried out to good effect as the tooth underneath remains completely intact.
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Dental Veneers
What Are Veneers?
Do They Look Like Natural Teeth?
Yes! Veneers just look like natural teeth and as per our RR cosmetics dentistry in Surat, we customdesign veneers in a way that fits your tooth with most comfy and natural-looking results. If any of your teeth needs veneer treatment dentists uses materials of natural teeth color and place them firmly on your tooth area to provide the patient both functional and aesthetically benefits.
What About Maintenance Of Porcelain Veneers?
Maintenance procedure of porcelain veneers is very easy. Regular brushing, flossing and a good oral hygiene of teeth are suggested by the cosmetics dentistry professionals of Surat.
Veneers / Laminates :
Dental veneers are the ideal standard in state of the art cosmetic dentistry today. They are the treatment of choice in creating perfect, natural smiles because of their effectiveness, aesthetic appeal and longevity. With this treatment, it’s possible to transform crooked, stained, damaged or badly worn teeth into a brand new, straight, white smile, as seen on many of the Hollywood greats.
A veneer is a thin covering made of porcelain, ceramic or composite which is placed over the front, visible part of a tooth to enhance its appearance. They are “cemented” to the front surface of teeth to improve their cosmetic appearance. Veneers are a more conservative alternative to crowns since they require less removal of the tooth’s original surface. With veneers in place, patients can expect straighter, whiter, and more even looking teeth.
Porcelain veneers offer a holistic administration for the treatment of gaps and chipped or broken teeth by placing wafer thin, semi-translucent ‘shells’ over your existing teeth.
Dental veneers, or porcelain veneers, are beautiful, durable and strong – and the optical and physical properties of porcelain veneers are designed to mimic your natural teeth.
Contrary to popular belief, when porcelain veneers are bonded to teeth, their strength is comparable to a natural, untouched tooth. When a meticulous approach is used, these dental veneers can last for many years and be imperceptible from an untouched tooth.
To make your veneers last longer, follow a good oral hygiene program and visit your dentist for checkups on a regular basis.
Direct Dental Bonding
Adhesive dentistry is a branch of dentistry which mainly deals with adhesion or bonding of the adhesive material or cements to the natural substance of teeth, enamel and dentin.
Cosmetic bonding is a technique involving the skillful sculpting of composite resin around teeth that may be worn, chipped, discolored or have gaps and uneven surfaces resulting from congenital defects or orthodontic treatment.
Bonding is ideal for fixing chipped or cracked teeth, hiding discoloration on the tooth’s surface, or reducing the gaps between teeth. This is the art of adding composite resin material to teeth with the function of altering its color, shape, alignment and general appearance. Whatever the specific intent, composite bonding creates more aesthetically pleasing teeth and a more vibrant smile.
Specific materials are used to create an “invisible effect” where the junction between the natural tooth and the composite bonding is largely invisible. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes little if any of the original tooth.
Composite bonding is a quick process, typically lasting less than an hour. Composite resins are available in many different shades. The shade can be chosen to match the natural color of the original tooth.
Composite bonding can provide an affordable alternative to other treatments that are more invasive to teeth as well as being more costly and produces fantastic results. This technique is designed to last between 3-4 years before consideration for replacement is required. However, this can be carried out to good effect as the tooth underneath remains completely intact.
Gingival Depigmentation
Gum depigmentation is a procedure used in cosmetic dentistry to remove black spots or patches on the gums caused by excessive melanin.
The normal color of the gum tissue (gingiva) is pink, but excess deposits of melanin (melanin gingival hyper pigmentation) can create what seem to be black spots or patches on the gums, creating an aesthetic or cosmetic problem. Discoloration may also be caused by long term use of certain medications.
A clinical assessment is carried out to customize the treatment to the patients needs, and the procedure itself can involve surgical, chemical, or laser ablation techniques.
Smile Design
What Is It?
A smile designing is the process of improving the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures.
What Are The Benefits Of A Smile Designing?
A beautiful smile can have numerous effects on an individual's self-confidence, self-esteem and personal relationships. While a smile is an extremely important attribute, a beautiful smile will make one seem more attractive. A great smile might make one seem more intelligent, happy, and successful.
What Are The Considerations To Plan A Smile Designing?
A smile designing takes into consideration your facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth (color, width, length, shape and tooth display), gum tissue and lips to develop an ideal smile. Smile makeovers are performed for many reasons and customized according to one's unique consideration.
What Are The Different Smile Designing Procedures?
Immediate smile makeover procedures : These procedures are done when extensive treatment is not needed and can be done in a single visit. The most common procedures that can be done are for changing the color of stained teeth or minor repair of chips, cracks or spacing between teeth. Composite Bonding : Chipped, broken, or discolored teeth may be repaired or have their appearance corrected using a procedure called composite bonding.
Teeth Whitening: Teeth are often stained from smoking, food, drink (coffee, tea or red wine) or poor oral hygiene. Bleaching the teeth can enhance the appearance of your smile.
Teeth and Gum Contouring : This is one of the best procedures for smile designing. It Can be done to change the appearance of a tooth by reducing the height, changing the shape of the tooth by minimal grinding without using any restorative materials.
Comprehensive Smile Makeovers : This requires a more elaborate treatment plan. Comprehensive smile makeovers usually require a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. It is usually done in stages.
Dental Veneers : Composite or porcelain laminates that are adhesively bonded to the surface of a tooth to correct and repair chips and cracks will improve a worn appearance or severe tooth discoloration. Veneers may also be recommended if you have gaps in your teeth or if you have not had success with teeth whitening.
All-ceramic crowns : All ceramic crowns play an important role in cosmetic smile makeovers. They are an ideal option to correct crooked teeth in patients who are not willing for orthodontic treatment. The main advantage treatment is that the result is instant as compared to orthodontics which requires a treatment period of at least a year.
Orthodontic treatment : Although orthodontic treatment is generally best carried out in children, adults can have orthodontic treatment too. The boom in cosmetic dentistry is prompting more adults to consider wearing braces to straighten their teeth and more and more are doing.
Smile Makeover
The importance of your smile cannot be overstated – it’s the first thing that many people will notice about you, can leave a lasting impression on strangers and friends alike, and plays a key role in your confidence and self-esteem. Improving your smile is one of the greatest investments that you can make. The team at our practice can design a smile makeover that will transform your appearance – and your quality of life.
A smile makeover is the process of improving the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as dental veneers, composite bonding, tooth implants and teeth whitening.
Essentially, a smile makeover is something that you choose to have performed, while a full mouth reconstruction is something that you need to have performed.
Smile Makeover Considerations
A smile makeover takes into consideration your facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth (color, width, length, shape and tooth display), gum tissue and lips to develop your ideal smile. Smile makeovers are performed for many reasons and customized according to your unique considerations.
What is it that you like or dislike about your smile or your teeth? Some aspects of your smile that your cosmetic dentist will review with you and that could be improved with a smile makeover include the following:
Tooth Color : Silver or amalgam dental fillings can be replaced with natural, tooth-colored composite restorations, while teeth whitening can improve the color of stained or dulled teeth. Tooth color and shading are important considerations during the evaluation of and preparation for various procedures, including porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, composite bonding and dental implants. When considering the color of your teeth, keep in mind that dark or discolored teeth may suggest an aged mouth. A well-shaped smile comprised of bright, white teeth lends to a youthful appearance. The shade your dentist selects for teeth whitening and veneers is carefully evaluated with special consideration given to the tone and color of your face and hair. Cosmetic dentists are skilled at finding the right balance between providing you with a brighter, whiter smile and maintaining a natural tooth color.
Alignment and Spacing : Teeth that are crooked, overlapping or have gaps between them can be straightened and aligned when necessary through orthodontics or Invisalign and improved with veneers.
Missing Teeth : One or more missing teeth can negatively affect the appearance of your smile – as well as affect your bite and increase your risk for tooth decay – making replacement an integral part of oral health and facial aesthetics. Missing teeth can be replaced by dental implants, bridges or partial dentures.
Harmony and Balance : Uneven, chipped and cracked teeth can be cosmetically bonded for an improved appearance, and a gummy smile can be re-contoured to help improve the overall look of the smile.
Fuller Lips, Smile and Cheeks : An unshapely or aging face can be improved or rejuvenated with certain procedures in the smile makeover category, including orthodontics and/or oral maxillofacial surgery. A cosmetic dentist will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan designed to achieve exactly what you want from your makeover. This treatment plan may consist of many cosmetic and functionally restorative procedures, potentially including teeth whitening, composite bonding, veneers, dental crowns, orthodontics (braces), oral maxillofacial surgery and gummy smile reduction.
Esthetic's Components of a Smile Makeover : In addition to the color, alignment and balance of your teeth in the esthetic's zone of your smile (the section of upper and lower teeth that show when you smile), there are several attributes of your teeth and smile that your cosmetic dentist will evaluate with you when planning your smile makeover. These include:
Tooth Length : Long teeth lend a youthful appearance. Aging produces wear and tear that often results in shorter teeth, and a gummy smile also can make teeth appear shorter. A smile makeover treatment for shorter teeth may include reshaping and lengthening the two front central teeth with composite bonding or porcelain veneers. If you have a gummy smile, your cosmetic dentist may provide treatment to modify the gum line and lengthen the appearance of the teeth using laser dentistry procedures. You may also be referred to a periodontist for crown lengthening if necessary. Teeth lengthening may also impact your overall facial appearance. For example, shapely, long, square teeth on a round-faced individual can provide a slimming effect.
Smile Line : The smile line is an imaginary line that follows the edges of your upper teeth from side to side, which ideally should be the same as the curve of your lower lip when you smile. This standard point of reference for smile makeovers may be used to help determine how long your new teeth should be.
Tooth Proportions : Your cosmetic dentist will examine your teeth to determine if they are in correct proportion with each other. Most people recognize a pleasing smile as one in which the two central front teeth are dominant and have a width-to-length ratio of 4-to-5. This proportion guides the length and width of other teeth in the esthetic's zone so that the smile line appears balanced.
Tooth Texture and Characterization : Cosmetic dentists performing smile makeovers are adept at blending functionality and esthetic's. An artistic dentist can characterize your crowns or veneers to create a more feminine or a more masculine appearance, in addition to matching the look and feel of natural teeth or those you've seen in photographs.
The Life of Your Smile Makeover : Cosmetic dentistry procedures require regular oral hygiene care and may require maintenance over time. For example, teeth whitening must be repeated on occasion in order to maintain brightness. Porcelain veneers may chip or break off and need replacement. Permanent composite bonding may stain and require enhancement or replacement. Dental crowns typically require replacement after 10 to 15 years. Gummy smile improvements may also require enhancement over time.
Your ceramist, lab technician and the materials chosen by your dentist also impact the longevity of your smile makeover. To achieve the best results, take special care in selecting your cosmetic dentist and inquiring about your material options.