Most of us think of the dentist in relation to cleanings and
cavities, but there is another area of dentistry that requires the same level
of specialization and care, and that is cosmetic dentistry.
What is a Cosmetic Dentist?
A dentist who specializes in dental aesthetics and performs
cosmetic procedures on teeth is considered a cosmetic dentist. These dentists
focus on the color, alignment, shape, size and overall appearance of a person's
smile. The procedures that they offer are not intended to necessarily increase
the functionality of one's teeth, though some people may seek out the work of a
cosmetic dentist in the event of chipped teeth and misalignment that affect
chewing and cause other problems.
What Does a Cosmetic
Dentist Do?
A cosmetic dentist offers aesthetic-enhancing services to
patients that wish to improve the overall appearance of their teeth/gums/smile.
This includes multiple variations of teeth bleaching and whitening, reshaping,
bonding, dental bridges, dental implants, gum lifts and so on.
A cosmetic dentist is still a licensed dentist and uses the
same tools of a general dentist such as maxillofacial radiology and cone beam
CT scans. These procedures, while common in the dentist world for everyday
procedures, are also useful to cosmetic dentists. A cone beam CT scan or the
use of maxillofacial radiology can assist them in getting a full view of the
extent of one's teeth alignment and help them make the right choices for their
patients when it comes to helping them sculpt their smiles.
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