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6 Major Types of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

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6 Major Types of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

With increased awareness, the popularity of cosmetic dentistry is increasing. People are opening and asking for ways to improve their smile. Why don’t you also make the most of it and leave your dental worries behind?


The debate over cosmetic dentistry being simply an aesthetic or a functional treatment option is age-old. The expert dentists deem cosmetic dentistry as the perfect blend of art and dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry helps improve both the aesthetic and functional aspects of a person's smile with different types of dentistry procedure such as Dental Veneers, teeth whitening, implants, orthodontic treatment etc. Dentists can now easily treat any dental anomaly that harming your appearance.


Here are the 6 major types of cosmetic dentistry procedures that can help dentists treat your smile.


1. Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and Onlays are porcelain pieces used to replace missing parts of natural teeth. They are used to treat damage caused to teeth due to decay or accidents. Inlays are placed submerged in teeth and strengthen the form of teeth from within. They are used in case of minor damages. While Onlays are used when most of the natural tooth structure has deteriorated such as cusp damage.


2. Composite Bonding

It is used to treat decayed or damaged teeth. Your dentist will drill out the decayed or damaged portion of your teeth first, and then apply a composite bonding material to fill the gap. This is a hard and tooth-coloured material which requires a high-intensity light to set in. Once secured, you are free to use your teeth like before. Composite bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic dental procedures.


3. Dental Veneers

When the outer layer of your teeth, especially front teeth, has been damaged heavily due to accidents or aging, cosmetic dentists often prefer to treat them using dental veneers. They are thin slices of porcelain that are placed and fixed on top of the outer layer of your front teeth using dental adhesive materials. Dental veneers can enhance the appearance of your front teeth manifolds.


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