Boosting Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry | Tate Family Dentistry (2024)

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How can cosmetic dentistry improve your smile? ›

Cosmetic gum contouring treatment can help you get rid of gummy smiles. What Is Gum Contouring? The gum tissue covering most of the tooth surface is removed and the gum line is made uniform. This helps teeth look longer as more of the crown is revealed which was before covered with extra gum tissue.

Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure that uses a tooth-colored composite resin material to enhance your smile. This procedure is used to repair chips, close down gaps or change the shape and color of a tooth. Unlike other cosmetic dental treatments, such as porcelain veneers, dental bonding is completely reversible.

An understanding of the features of a smile is important for dental diagnosis and treatment planning. The common methods of smile analysis rely on the visual analysis of smile aesthetics using posed photographs, and videos and gathering information about smiles through patient questionnaires and diaries.

The main con of getting a smile makeover is that there is potential for discomfort. A lot of the procedures involved in the process can induce sensitivity or slight feelings of pain. Two procedures that are known to cause discomfort are dental implant placement and gum reshaping, both of which require oral surgery.

Some common treatments include: 1) Surgery – If the cause of the gummy smile is due to excessive muscle movement, surgery may be necessary to remove some of the excess muscle. 2) Dental work – If the cause of the gummy smile is due to incorrect tooth alignment, dental work can be performed to correct it.

A smile makeover is the process of improving the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as: Dental veneers. Composite bonding. Tooth implants. Teeth whitening.

Bonding is considerably less expensive than porcelain veneers. Although bonding can typically cost between $100 and $500, veneers can cost more than $1500 for each tooth. However, the long-lasting beauty and durability of veneers may make them a better value.

The longevity of dental bonding is short-lived. The dental bonding material is known to be very fragile. You may have to watch out when you chew on hard foods, otherwise, this will chip your dental bonding material almost immediately. The median timeframe that dental bonding lasts is anywhere from three to seven years.

How much does composite bonding cost? ›

Composite bonding in 2022-2023 cost, on average, £250-£350 per tooth in the UK. 2024 price updates will see composite bonding charged at a slightly higher price, where patients can expect to pay anywhere from £300 to £450 per tooth to fix chips or gaps between teeth.

Rule of 42.2 : • Maximum of 4mm incisal display at rest and minimum of 2mm • Maximum of 2mm gingival display at normal smile • 2mm or less from lower lip during smile Golden proportions: The golden proportion is a mathematically constant ratio between the larger and smaller length.

The ideal smile involves strict mathematical ratios, the research states. Its width should be no less than the half of the face's width. Both lower and upper lips should be symmetrical on each side of the facial mid-line. The smile should reveal most of the upper teeth and very little or none of the lower teeth.

Contouring a tooth involves careful adjustments to create better shapes and sizes to enhance your smile, normally involving the removal or addition of a few millimetres of material. It's a very straightforward but highly effective way to even out your smile without using more invasive techniques.

Improved Appearance and Confidence

Implants closely mimic natural teeth in look, feel, and function, offering a seamless and realistic restoration. Missing teeth can cause your jawbone to shrink over time, altering your facial structure and resulting in a prematurely aged appearance.