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Improve Your Smile: Cosmetic Dentistry 101

Cosmetic dentistry has continued to increase in popularity in different parts of the United States, and this ever increasing popularity is not unconnected with the fact that everyone desires the most beautiful smile. In a city like Mill Creek, most people have not yet understood the many services they can access from their cosmetic dentists. Mill Creek Dentistry has been redefined by the entrance of professional dental specialists like us, which has led to the impressive growth in the number of Mill Creek residents who have gone for one cosmetic dental care or the other in recent times. There are several dental procedures you can get from the professional dental experts in Mill Creek, WA, Most of these dental procedures are aimed at improving your smile despite the kind of dentition you were born with. When choosing your cosmetic dentist for all your dental needs, it is always important you go for real professionals who understand the procedures and risks involved fully well. As professional cosmetic dentists who have pioneered Mill Creek Dentistry for a long time, we have all the skills and tools required to carry out the most effective and satisfactory cosmetic dental procedures to improve your smile and enhance your beauty. We offer all kinds of cosmetic dental services, and some of them are outlined below.

Teeth Whitening

Your teeth can get discolored or stained with time, especially if you have been smoking for some years, take certain types of medications, or consume certain colored beverages like coffee and tea. When you come to us with a colored teeth issue, we can help you whiten them using one or two chemical procedures. We give you the chance to choose between having us perform the process in our office or providing you with a system you can take home and use on your own. The DIY home teeth whitening option is always more convenient, but takes longer time to produce the required results. 

Bonding

Bonding goes a long way to improve the appearance of your teeth, especially when the space between your teeth is too wide. Bonding equally works when your teeth are cracked, chipped, stained, or broken. We equally use the bonding procedure to close up small cavities or for the protection of the exposed root of some teeth. The quality of bonding we provide lasts for several years without further complications. 

Veneers

These are custom shells that are made from porcelain or plastic. They used to cover the front parts of the teeth with the aim of changing the shape or color of the teeth. Veneers provide a more superior appearance than bonding and is known to last longer. Veneers are more affordable than crowns. Veneers can be used to improve conditions where the teeth have spaces, become worn or chipped, get permanently stained, get slightly crooked, or are poorly shaped. 

Crowns

Crowns are sometimes regarded to as caps. They are used to provide complete covering for the teeth to help restore your teeth normal appearance and shape. Crowns are useful for covering a discolored or misshapen tooth, restore broken or worn tooth, cover a tooth that has large filing, protect weak tooth, hold dental bridge in place, cover some dental implants.

Enamel Shaping and Contouring

This cosmetic dental procedure involves the removal or contouring of dental enamel to enhance your teeth appearance. We sometimes combine this process with bonding for better results. 

Braces 

Braces have come a long way, and are used today by people of all age brackets. Braces help improve the look of crowded and crooked teeth. They are also useful for improving an irregular bite and correct jaw joint disorders and positioning. 

Bridges

In Mill Creek Dentistry, we use bridges to replace some missing teeth with artificial teeth. Bridges come in different types depending on the materials they are made from such as porcelain, gold, alloys, etc. 

Implants

These provide long-term solutions for the replacement of missing teeth. They are far more expensive than all other teeth replacement procedures and options. Implants serve as alternative to bridges, however, it is a more complicated procedure.

Dr. Joe Kim - Evergreen Family Dental 

Mill Creek Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is the branch of medicine which deals with correction of defects in the oral cavity. Not too long ago (and even today), it would have been defined as a procedure done to improve the appearance of the teeth and gums. But gradually, it was recognized that this has many more benefits other than beautifying your smile. For instance, it can lead to an improvement in your speech, bite and facilitate better brushing and flossing. It involves a lot of techniques, many of which have overlapping effects. A few of these are discussed below.

Cosmetic dentistry- Some common procedures comprising this:

1. Teeth whitening and bleaching- this is done to improve the appearance of stained and discolored teeth. This can be done by a variety of methods, depending upon the extent of treatment required. Simple chemical bleaching to use of laser-based stain removal methods are commonly employed.

2. Straightening of crooked teeth- this can be done using various methods, the most common of which is the use of braces. These may be fixed to the teeth for a period of two to three years, or may be removable. In either case, adjustments are made periodically depending upon the progress of the correction.

3. Fixing shape, size and gaps or overlaps in the teeth- These are very commonly required, not just to improve the appearance, but also to facilitate better speech, bite and dental hygiene. These can be done using veneers or other related techniques.

4. Bonding- this is a versatile techniques having a variety of effects. In this, a certain material is used to fill gaps, alter the shape of your teeth and improve their appearance. The material used is of the same color as your teeth and does not interfere with normal functioning in any way.

5. Fixing broken or chipped teeth- These not only look unsightly, but are weak points prone to further damage and decay. Thus, correcting them is an essential thing and should not be overlooked. For this purpose, veneers, bondings, crowns etc can be put in place.

6. Replacing missing teeth- This can be done using dentures and implants. Missing teeth can be a massive inconvenience. Because of them, people experience difficulty in speaking and eating. In addition, these gaps are guesthouses for bacteria, because food gets stuck here and is a bit difficult to clean. So, these gaps must be filled, not just to improve the appearance, but also for the sake of general health.

These are some of the most common procedures. There are many other options also available that your doctor can discuss with you.

Cosmetic dentistry is often performed in collaboration or consultation with other related professionals like general oral healthcare doctors or orthodontists etc. These professionals have to be skilled in a variety of procedures and need to have a very well equipped clinic. Moreover, they need to keep themselves updated with the latest and relevant developments in the field. A reputed and dependable professional will be able to work wonders for your health and appearance.

Dr. Joe Kim
Evergreen Family Dental
http://evergreenfamilydental.com