Cosmetic dentistry is a vast field of dentistry that has gained popularity over the years due to its millions of satisfied patients. Patients who used to lose the hope of a beautiful smile after an accident, injury, trauma, or periodontal disease see a ray of sunshine, thanks to cosmetic dental care.
However, many patients are still unaware of this field and what exactly is included in it. Everyone knows the names of procedures such as dentures, implants, veneers, whitening, etc., but a clear distinction among their respective fields is unclear to many.
In this blog, we will focus on cosmetic dentistry and the procedures that are included.
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
Here are some of the most cosmetic dental procedures:
Teeth Whitening
It can be said that teeth whitening has emerged as the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedure as it is simple and can offer you your beautiful smile back. A rough figure says that over 35 million people resorted to teeth whitening procedures in the US in 2024 alone. It included at-home teeth whitening kits as well. Even if it is an approximate figure, the number is quite large, and you can understand that it is very popular.
Over time, your teeth lose their shine and whiteness and might even stain or discolor due to your lifestyle choices or eating and drinking habits. Alcohol and smoking aren’t the only culprits; drinking wine, tea, and coffee also affects the color of your teeth.
With teeth whitening, you can brighten your smile to a significant extent. Professional teeth whitening is recommended, which requires you to visit us at the dentistry, and we shall complete the procedure. At Peace of Mind Dental Studio, we also offer at-home teeth whitening kits, which are custom-designed for your mouth. These custom trays come with a bleaching gel that you can use to get beautiful white teeth.
Many over-the-counter teeth whitening kits are also available but aren’t as effective as the professional whitening procedure.
Custom Shade Matching
Do you have dentures, bridges, crowns, or veneers? If yes, can you tell the color difference between your natural and restored teeth? If you can, you need to switch your dentist because it is their job to ensure that your crowns, veneers, or implants match the color of your natural teeth.
Custom shade matching is also a cosmetic dental procedure for selecting the right color for the restorations.
Choosing the right shade is the simplest and most common method for determining the ideal teeth color. It’s true that dentists don’t use a single white paint, and there certainly isn’t just one shade of white for teeth. Thus, a shade selection guide is used. It contains multiple tabs of teeth color which are matched against your natural teeth to determine which one perfectly matches your teeth.
If all of your teeth are stained and teeth whitening isn’t working, you might choose veneers for all your teeth and a shade of white that looks the most natural on you.
Today, dentists are using digital shade guides that can accurately match your teeth’ color and create custom crowns or veneers of the same shade.
Unmatched restorations can be jarring; thus, you must entrust Peace of Mind Dental Studio for custom shade matching.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are used when the natural structure of your teeth has lost its integrity. They are the right fit for many cases, such as a knocked-up tooth, a broken tooth due to an accident, or a decayed and rotten tooth. The visible white part of your tooth is the crown, and this is what a dental crown mimics. It is a man-made prosthetic that matches your natural tooth’s size, shape, and color and sits atop the tooth or the gap to offer functional and aesthetic benefits.
The process of a crown is simple. Depending on the situation, whether you have completely lost your tooth or a significant part of it, the natural tooth is shaped and a custom crown is created after taking an impression of your teeth. It might take one or two weeks to get the custom crown made. Until then a temporary crown is installed in your mouth.
There are multiple materials for making a crown, such as porcelain, metal, metal fused to porcelain, ceramic, etc., and each has specific advantages and disadvantages.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin shells made of porcelain or ceramic, which are fixed on the surface of your teeth to hide the imperfections. They are known for their natural look and enhancing your smile. Whether addressing issues like uneven spacing, discoloration, chipped teeth, or misshapen teeth, dental veneers are effective in transforming your smile.
Dental veneers also take almost two visits to our dentistry. A dental examination is performed during the first visit, and an impression is taken to get your custom veneers made.
On the second visit, your veneers are bonded to the teeth with the help of dental cement.
Again, you have the option to choose the material for your veneers, such as porcelain, ceramic, compost resin, etc.
How to Track Progress?
If you’re undergoing a cosmetic dentistry procedure, wouldn’t you want to monitor your progress? At Peace of Mind Dental Studio, we believe in empowering and monitoring you. Thus, we offer Before and After Photography of your teeth before and after the procedure so you can witness the change in your smile and its beauty.
Final Words
Peace of Mind Dental Studio offers all the cosmetic dental procedures discussed above. If your teeth aren’t perfect, or there is any obstacle to the beauty of your smile, visit us at Peace of Mind Dental Studio, and we will be happy to assist you in getting your beautiful smile back.