COSMETIC DENTISTRY Cosmetic dentistry is a discipline within dentistry in which the primary focus is the modification of appearance of a patient's oral cavity and surrounding structures, in conjunction with the prevention and treatment of organic, structural, or functional oral disease. Through cosmetic dentistry, the appearance of the mouth can be altered to more closely match the patient's subjective concept of what is visually pleasing. In the past, dental fillings and other tooth restorations were made of gold, amalgam and other metals -- some of which were veneered with porcelain. Now, dental work can be made entirely of porcelain or composite materials that more closely mimic the appearance of natural tooth structure. These tooth colored materials are bonded to the underlying tooth structure with resin adhesives. Unlike silver fillings (amalgams) they are entirely free of mercury. Many dentists offer procedures to be cosmetic and because their patients prefer natural looking teeth. A great smile goes a long way to enhancing the way you look, not to mention added confidence. Dr. Thomas provides a full range of cosmetic dentistry services. Tooth whitening gets rid of those stains and brightens your teeth. Bonding or veneers can fix chipped, broken, cracked, stained, or have spaces between your teeth. Enamel shaping improves the appearance of teeth by removing or contouring enamel. |
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