AESTHETIC DENTISTRY
It's no secret that beautiful, healthy teeth are the key to a dazzling smile! Having such a smile is a dream of many people, but until recently it was difficult to realize. Today, the cherished dream has become much closer.
As such, aesthetic dentistry has ceased to be a separate field. Its elements are present in the work of surgeons, orthopedists, hygienists, and orthodontists. For example, after curing caries, a general dentist improves the appearance of the teeth. They select the filling material so that the fillings match the color of the enamel. And the crown restored with the help of a post and the latest filling materials (composites and compomers) is visually indistinguishable from a natural tooth. Agree, a full dentition looks much more aesthetically pleasing than a toothless smile.
The main specialists in the field of aesthetic dentistry are orthopedic dentists. Their area of responsibility is the manufacture and installation of artificial crowns and prostheses. Not only your feelings during the "operation" of prostheses and implants, but also your appearance depends on their skills. Gold "fixes" and "iron teeth" have become obsolete, because the prices for aesthetic dentistry have become more affordable and the requirements of the time have changed. Modern technologies and the latest materials make it possible to manufacture prostheses and crowns that are as close as possible to the native teeth in color and shape.
To restore a tooth crown, you no longer need to grind the tooth from all sides. It is enough to use veneers - light-permeable ceramic onlays. Orthodontists specialize in bite correction. This seemingly purely aesthetic problem has medical indications for treatment. For example, an incorrect bite can be an impetus for the development of periodontal and periodontal diseases. The process of bite correction is very time-consuming and takes about a year and a half. Permanent equipment (braces) moves the teeth very slowly, forming an even dentition. To make it as comfortable as possible for the patient, removable and transparent braces are produced, in addition, braces with jewelry are popular among young people.
In any case, the main decoration of the mouth is healthy teeth, so the most important operation of aesthetic dentistry you perform yourself is daily oral hygiene!