Cosmetic Dentistry Is Not Just About Beauty

By Adriana Noton


More and more people are choosing to have cosmetic dentistry to get a perfect smile. This may in part be influenced by the number of well-known TV personalities and film stars who have had a lot of work done on their teeth. A great smile can give a person a very healthy look and add to their beauty. Having white teeth is seen as a sign of good health.

Although it's nice to have perfect teeth having great oral health is far more important. It's vital to schedule regular dental checkups to ensure any early signs of disease and decay are picked up. Your dentist is not just looking for signs of dental decay but will check the whole of your oral cavity and your head and neck. They are making sure that you do not have any signs which may indicate oral cancer.

This is a vital part of the checkup even though this cancer is thankfully rare. The chances of beating it are far better if it is detected early. You may have noticed a lot more people wearing braces, even adults. Some people may dismiss orthodontics as being only for the very vain. However there is a good reason for wanting to have straight teeth as they are much easier to clean thoroughly.

This is because it's far harder to floss properly when teeth are overcrowded and you are far more likely to miss tooth surfaces giving the chance for decay to get a grip. If your teeth are only slightly wonky you could consider having veneers to straighten them out. The good thing about veneers is that not much of your natural tooth needs to be removed.

Veneers can look very natural, but if your teeth are not as white as you would like then you can choose a shade lighter for your veneers. Veneers are actually quite strong once they are cemented to your natural teeth. They should last a number of years if looked after properly.

It was not very long ago that the only option for teeth were missing was to have a bridge or a denture. Nowadays people are far more likely to have dental implants as these can give extremely good results.there is no denying that the process is costly and that it takes quite a few months to complete, but the work should last for many years if looked after properly.

It can be tempting to just leave gaps in your teeth and to not have a bridge or denture fitted.this is not a good idea as it not only creates stress on your other teeth especially when biting, but also allows them to move around. It is quite likely that your other teeth will shift slightly into the gap created by the missing teeth. This might make eating more difficult as well as creating additional gaps between your teeth.

Everyone probably feels a bit apprehensive about having a dental Orthodontics Toronto or Veneers Toronto checkup but some people are too scared to even go. If this sounds like you then you should contact your dental office and asked to speak to somebody about your fears. You will find them very sympathetic and you certainly will not be the first scared person they have spoken to. If they think it is necessary they may offer you sedation to ease you through your appointment. Having a beautiful smile should be down to great oral health, not only cosmetic dentistry.




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