Curious about Cosmetic Dentistry? This presentation covers a wide variety of dental work designed to improve the appearance of your teeth, gums and/or bite. Includes multiple tips such as what to look and ask for when choosing a cosmetic dentist. Plus several free online tools and money saving links.

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Know Your Options
Cosmetic Dentistry

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Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry generally refers to any dental work that
improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function)
of a person's teeth, gums and/or bite.
Many dentists refer to themselves as "cosmetic dentists"
regardless of their specific education, specialty, training, and
experience in this field.

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Cosmetic Procedure
(1 of 2)
A. Tooth Whitening
B. Porcelain Veneers
C. Dental Implants
D. Dental Bonding
E. Dental Bridges

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F. Tooth Contouring and Reshaping
G. Dentures
H. Dental Fillings
I. Dental Crowns
J. Cosmetic Gum Surgery
Cosmetic Procedure
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Tooth whitening lightens teeth and
helps to remove stains and
discoloration. Whitening is among
the most popular cosmetic dental
procedures because it can greatly
improve how your teeth look.
Whitening is not a one-time
procedure. It will need to be
repeated from time to time if you
want to maintain the brighter color.
Teeth Whitening

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Porcelain dental veneers are a
wonderful way to brighten,
straighten, and otherwise revamp
your smile.
Porcelain veneers are extremely
thin, custom-made shells of tooth-
colored materials designed to
cover the front surface of teeth.
Porcelain Veneers

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A dental implant is an
artificial tooth root placed
into your jaw to hold a false
tooth or bridge in place.
Dental implants preserve
your existing teeth better
than traditional bridgework,
since implants do not rely
on neighboring teeth for
support.
Dental Implants

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Dental bonding is a procedure where a tooth-colored resin
is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately
improves the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth.
Dental Bonding

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A bridge, also known as
a fixed partial denture, is
a dental restoration used
to replace a missing tooth
by joining permanently to
adjacent teeth or dental
implants.
Dental Bridges

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If you have a cracked tooth and are looking to improve your
smile, tooth contouring is the options preferred by most
general dentists.
Tooth contouring and reshaping changes the size or shape
of the teeth so that slightly damaged or out of proportion teeth
are brought back into alignment with the rest.
Contouring & Reshaping

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A denture is a removable
replacement for missing teeth
and surrounding tissues.
There are many forms of
dentures, each with their own
advantages and disadvantages.
However dentures are typically
only recommend to patients
experiencing tooth loss.
Dentures

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Dental fillings fill holes in your teethe with to restore the function,
integrity and shape of your missing tooth structure.
Many dentists offer tooth-colored fillings to help you avoid potential
health risks and aesthetic problems associated with metal amalgam
fillings, which often contain mercury and are prone to corrosion over
time.
Dental Fillings

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A crown is a common type
of dental restoration which
completely caps or encircles
a tooth or dental implant.
These tooth-shaped "cap"
that is placed over a tooth.
Dental Crowns

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Cosmetic gum surgery
such as gum grafting (or root
coverage) can be performed
to restore the health and
attractiveness of your gum line.
Cosmetic Gum Surgery

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Ask your dentist for the following items before undergoing treatment:
1. Before and after photos so you can see the results of other
patients to ensure his or her work meets your expectations
2. A list of references you can call to get a sense of the quality
of care the dentist provides
3. Proof of continuing education so you can be certain that
they are up-to-date with the latest techniques in dentistry
What to look for in a Cosmtic Dentist

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Resources for anyone considering cosmetic dental work…
1.Estimate the cost of cosmetic procedures with our Dental Cost Calculator
2.Find a local cosmetic dentist in our Dental Directory of over 90,000 dentists
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