Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Tips for Getting the Results You Want with Cosmetic Dentistry

If you have a picture in your mind of what your most beautiful smile would look like, cosmetic dental treatments can help you get there. Because there are many treatments and methods to choose when designing your cosmetic dental plan, the following tips will help you make smart decisions to achieve expected outcomes:

Consider your Current Oral Health Status

For many patients, getting a renewed smile is not an in-and-out process, especially when you have outstanding oral health issues. Problems like gum disease, poor bone quality in your jaw, or severely damaged teeth will all need to be addressed before cosmetic treatment can begin. It’s important to build your new smile on a foundation of oral health, so your treatment lasts as long as possible. For example, patients who are interested in dental implants yet are also experiencing signs of infected soft tissue will need gum therapy, so that tissues can heal properly after implants have been placed.
It’s still possible to get a new beautiful new smile with dental cosmetics if you have oral health problems. We address instances of tooth decay and gum disease to help you achieve renewed oral health and aesthetic appeal.

Evaluate your Goals for Care

Do you need dramatic teeth whitening? Maybe you’re looking for the most life-like way to replace missing teeth, or you have a habit of grinding your teeth and need a cosmetic restoration that will hold-up well over time. Consider all expected outcomes you have in mind for your treatment plan before going in for your consultation. This way, you’ll be able to effectively communicate with your dentist and receive recommendations for care that are in-line with your goals. Suggestions for treatment can include a variety of materials – like porcelain, ceramic, and metal amalgam – or methods that are intended to support certain outcomes.

Use Comfort, Health and Function as Your Guide

The cosmetic dental treatments that are most successful in helping patients are those that support better oral health and improved function. If you have missing teeth, a dental implant is typically the best choice for delivering full biting and chewing power. For other restorations, like crowns and bridges, bio-compatible materials like ceramic and porcelain do not irritate soft tissue or negatively affect oral health.  Speak to your dentists about which treatments will be the most comfortable in the long-run and help you maintain the function you need to do every day things, like easily care for your new smile and enjoy your favorite meals.

If you have questions about the best ways to get the care you want for a new and improved smile, please contact Eagle Creek Dental Centre in Burnaby for your consultation. We support our patients’ goals for treatment by offering a multitude of procedures and materials in cosmetic dentistry.

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