While traditional dentistry focuses on restoring your teeth and cavity prevention, cosmetic dentistry is concerned about the appearance of your teeth. Whether your teeth are stained from years of coffee drinking, or you have crooked, chipped, or even missing teeth, cosmetic dentistry can help you. If you are not happy with the way your smile looks, take the time to sit down and talk with your dentist about your treatment options. From whitening procedures to surgical techniques, you can restore your smile, making you look younger and more vibrant.

When Teeth Are Crooked Or Misshapen

If you have an area in your mouth with crooked teeth, or you have teeth that are shaped oddly, these teeth can be restored cosmetically to look more symmetrical. Through the use of porcelain veneers, your dentist can cover up teeth that are crooked, giving you straight, perfectly shaped teeth. Porcelain veneers adhere permanently to your tooth underneath. Your dentist will remove a tiny layer of enamel from your existing tooth, and place the veneer using a bonding agent on your tooth. This is a procedure that will last a lifetime. Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to cover teeth that are resistant to staining, or those that give you a crooked smile.

If You Have Areas Of Missing Teeth

With the dental implant technology used today, you don't have to have missing teeth in your mouth any longer. Your dentist can implant a titanium rod into your jaw that acts just like the root of a natural tooth. A crown is then created out of synthetic materials, and it is attached to the top of the titanium rod. This technique can be used to replace one tooth, or a series of teeth. Some people even use titanium rod technology to act as an attachment source for dentures so that they don't have to rely on adhesives to keep the dentures in place.

Dental implants don't require any special treatment, and you simply need to brush and floss your teeth like normal when you have dental implants in place. 

Tooth Stains, Tooth Sensitivity

Your dentist may recommend a toothpaste to help with staining and tooth sensitivity, but you can also get these treatments done professionally in the dentist's office. When you whiten your teeth, you will appear younger. Many people try at home methods first, before getting their teeth whitened professionally.

When you are ready to improve your smile, it's time to make an appointment with your dentist to discuss your choices. For more information, consider checking with a cosmetic dentist like those at the Stone & Johnson Dental Group.