Teeth are a very important, yet less heeded to, parts of our personality. Dentistry refers to the science of improving the functions and the appearance of the teeth. Therefore, this area of specialisation of medical science focuses on removing the problems occurring to the teeth and the jaws and at the same time improving the visible dimensions of the teeth. This science aims to improve the usage of teeth for eating purpose as also to give them a face lift so that they improve upon your personality as well. Cosmetic dentistry is more a marketing term that is being used by the dentists than being any special branch of dentistry. So, a cosmetic dentist improves the aesthetics of your teeth so that when you speak, laugh or smile, the teeth do not look odd or unhealthy.
Cosmetic dentistry entails the following dental treatments:
1.Whitening of the teeth: In this process, the dentists remove the teeth stains and discolouration with the bleaching process which makes them look whiter. Two methods are used most commonly like the Laser teeth whitening and the professional home whitening.
2.Veneers: Veneers are the tooth coloured wafer thin laminates of materials like the ceramic, porcelain and other composites. These are put on the front surface of the teeth to make them look better. These are used in the case of stained teeth, damaged teeth, gaps and the crooked teeth.