Teeth gaps, also known as diastemas, are spaces or gaps between teeth. While they are a common dental issue, they can be a source of self-consciousness for some people, in which case you can consider treatment options to permanently fill the gap. Diastemas usually run in families, with certain inherited tooth and jaw shapes leading …
Although both dental bonding and veneers are versatile cosmetic procedures that can be used to correct an array of cosmetic dental imperfections, including gaps, cracks, and discoloration, they have quite a few differences as well. Both procedures improve the appearance of teeth through the application of a material to the surface of the tooth, but they differ …
Bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that involves the application of a tooth-colored composite resin material to repair chipped, discolored, decayed, or fractured teeth. Bonding can change the size, shape, and color of a tooth, so it is also be used to fill gaps between your teeth. The bonding typically lasts for 4 to 8 …
The All-on-four treatment replaces missing teeth in the upper or lower jaw with a complete dental bridge that is supported by not more than four dental implants, as indicated in the name. As a restorative procedure, this treatment is covered under dental insurance plans. But at a typical cost of about $24,000 with permanent teeth …
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Tooth reshaping or dental contouring is a fairly inexpensive cosmetic dentistry procedure that involves making subtle changes to big front teeth to improve your smile. At a cost of between $50 and $300 per tooth, you can fix dental imperfections such as irregularly shaped or overlapping teeth, excessively pointy cuspids, or minute chips with tooth …
Studies show that people are catching on to the social and emotional importance of a healthy, beautiful smile. Smile makeovers were previously thought to be a cosmetic procedure for only the rich and famous, but it is quickly becoming a common household term for many Americans today. Even more than your clothing, posture, or other …
Your dentist can recommend a dental crown for your front teeth to not only restore their strength and function, but also enhance the appearance and natural form for a better looking smile. Also known as tooth caps or dental caps, crowns can be used for either cosmetic or restoration purposes to cap a dental implant …
With numerous advances in modern cosmetic and restorative dentistry, there are now many options for dental patients seeking everything from a subtle change to a full smile makeover. One of the most common options is dental veneers. What are dental veneers? Veneers refer to thin custom-made shells of medical-grade, tooth-coloured material bonded to the front …
Composite resin material is one of the most common materials for fabricating custom-made veneers. But how long does it last after 5 years vs porcelain (ceramic) veneers? A dental veneer is custom-made ultra-thin shell of porcelain (ceramic) or composite resin material that is bonded to a tooth to the front surface of a tooth to …
Crown lengthening is one of the most commonly required procedures in periodontal practice, yet it is often underutilized. Also referred to as crown extension, crown lengthening is a standard surgical procedure, a minor periodontal surgery, which seeks to reveal more of the natural tooth above the gum for the crown to grip. During this painless …
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