Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Cosmetic Dentistry Is About More Than A Great Smile

By Adriana Noton


There is no doubt that cosmetic dentistry is a growing industry. Many people are influenced by the pearly white smiles they see their favourite TV and film stars sporting. There is no doubt that having a lovely smile automatically makes a person look healthy, and can be a thing of beauty. This is because a healthy mouth and teeth are a sign of a healthy body.

Although it's nice to have perfect teeth having great oral health is far more important. It's vital to schedule regular dental checkups to ensure any early signs of disease and decay are picked up. Your dentist is not just looking for signs of dental decay but will check the whole of your oral cavity and your head and neck. They are making sure that you do not have any signs which may indicate oral cancer.

This is a vital part of the checkup even though this cancer is thankfully rare. The chances of beating it are far better if it is detected early. You may have noticed a lot more people wearing braces, even adults. Some people may dismiss orthodontics as being only for the very vain. However there is a good reason for wanting to have straight teeth as they are much easier to clean thoroughly.

It's quite hard to floss thoroughly between crooked teeth and this gives the chance for dental decay to get a foothold. If your teeth are just very slightly crooked but you prefer them to be straighter than he may want to get some veneers. The dentist only has two remove a small amount of your natural tooth material in order to fit these thin strips of porcelain.

Veneers can look very natural, but if your teeth are not as white as you would like then you can choose a shade lighter for your veneers. Veneers are actually quite strong once they are cemented to your natural teeth. They should last a number of years if looked after properly.

A lot of people have lost a tooth or two either to decay or through an accident and may have thought that only option was to have a denture or a bridge. There is an alternative which is to have dental implants fitted. This can seem quite expensive and takes quite a few months for the treatment to be completed but the results should last many years and looked after.

It's important not to just leave gaps in the mouth as it can stress the remaining teeth when you bite down. It also allows teeth to shift around slightly which may cause problems with your bite and may allow unsightly gaps to open up. It is also more difficult to eat properly when you have teeth missing.

Everyone probably feels a bit apprehensive about having a dental Orthodontics Toronto or Veneers Toronto checkup but some people are too scared to even go. If this sounds like you then you should contact your dental office and asked to speak to somebody about your fears. You will find them very sympathetic and you certainly will not be the first scared person they have spoken to. If they think it is necessary they may offer you sedation to ease you through your appointment. Having a beautiful smile should be down to great oral health, not only cosmetic dentistry.




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