The days when people used to go to a dentist only upon a tooth ache or sighting a cavity are passé. Dentistry has come a long way from being a traditional stream with limited scope to a complete new industry of cosmetic dentistry. Although the American Dental Association doesn't accept cosmetic dentistry as a distinct stream still many dentists prefer calling themselves as cosmetic dentist.
Previously, dentists were visited only to treat a dental problem but now people swarm a dentist's clinic for enhancing their physical appearance by keeping their teeth and gums healthy. The rising importance to aesthetics has created a scope for cosmetic dentistry. People no more fancy to have a crooked jaw line, uneven teeth, overlapped teeth, etc in order to refine their looks. Owing to this trend, the word 'Cosmetic Dentistry' was coined and a new breed of cosmetic dentists were born. Though there isn't any distinctive degree or specialization required for this. A traditional dentist is now being referred to as cosmetic dentist by people who are crazy about their aesthetics.
Besides the traditional treatments like root canal Rockville and wisdom teeth extraction Rockville, cosmetic dentistry involves the following treatments:
1. Teeth Whitening
Exposure to alcohol, tea, coffee, smoking, etc. results in discoloration of teeth after a certain period of time. Discoloration leads to yellowing of teeth making people conscious and under-confident regarding their smile. In lots of cases this can lead to severe impact on an individual's personality. The dentists use a bleaching agent to reinstate the color of the teeth and restoring confidence in the person. Though it is effective but it is not a permanent procedure. With time the effects of whitening distorts.
2. Dental Veneers
Half broken and chipped tooth or severely discolored tooth is treated with the help of dental veneers. Veneers are prepared out of two materials namely composite and dental ceramic. They are basically thin layered casing made out of these materials that are placed over the tooth with help of resin cement such as Panavia. These are generally suggested in case teeth whitening fails to refurbish color of a patient's teeth. It can also be used to do away with gaps in teeth.
3. Invisalign
Invisalign has been a major breakthrough in dentistry. Invisalign is transparent teeth aligners with detachable property. They have been released in place of the conventional wired braces that people hated wearing because of their look and the discomfort caused. Invisalign Rockville MD can be used for people of all ages.
4. Smile Makeover
Makeovers have been in vogue since ages but now we have smile makeovers too! In this the teeth are reconstructed to provide a perfect symmetry thereby giving a perfectly sculpted smile to you. This is done by implementing other dental treatments such as teeth whitening and dental veneers.
5. Bonding
Bonding is the process of eliminating or filling excessive gaps between two teeth. The gaps are filled by composite or dental porcelain with the assistance of Panavia. Bonding lasts for several years but in some exceptional cases it may wear off sooner.