Cosmetic dentistry creating a smile that lasts

Cosmetic dentistry creating a smile that lasts

09/04/2022

Technological advancements in dentistry have evolved and are still evolving at a rapid pace. Dentists today have to be able to offer a broader service including cosmetic dentistry Burnham. When a dentist offers cosmetic treatments there is a mistaken belief that it only entails teeth whitening. Creating a long-lasting smile takes skill and creativity by the dentist and a variety of dental and facial treatments.

Aesthetics and facial anatomy

Dentists have a thorough and complete understanding of facial anatomy and how teeth and jaws affect the symmetry of the face. Just about every treatment performed by a dentist has some element of cosmetics built into it. Repairing chipped or crooked teeth, replacing missing teeth and even teeth whitening all have a cosmetic relationship to a patient’s face.

A new driving force

Social media advances and the rise of celebrity culture has brought about a desire to be viewed in a certain way. Being able to display our image around the world has brought about a self-awareness that never existed in the past. Pictures of our face with a particular image of a place in the background or next to a celebrity has highlighted how important our smile has become. Cosmetic dentistry Burnham has kept pace with these dental technological advances and which treatments are in demand.

The art of cosmetic dentistry Burnham

Being an exceptional cosmetic dentist requires not only the right equipment, but a particularly clever eye for detail. The most important aspect of a dentist’s job is to ensure that a patient’s teeth, gums and jaws are healthy and that any treatment addresses the practical needs first and foremost. Treatments such as fillings, tooth replacement, implants, veneers, etc. all require a dentist who can identify things like colour matching and shape. There is however more to these treatments than just those two things. No patient wants their filling, new tooth or veneer to be obvious when they smile, they want them to look as natural as possible. This is where the art aspect of cosmetic dentistry Burnham comes to the fore with our dentist. Dynamics of colour and light reflections will define if a tooth or veneer blends in with the rest of the teeth or whether they stand out as being obviously artificial. It is not uncommon for light to reflect differently off natural teeth than off a veneer or a crown. This is particularly noticeable when only one crown or one or two veneers have been done. It is far less noticeable when a whole row of teeth have been done as the light will reflect the same way on all of them. To get everything to harmonise with regard to colour and shape is not easy but that is what a patient will desire.

The patient must be satisfied

Dental technology today allows our dental team to show their patients what their teeth and smile will look like after treatment. This also provides our dentist with a proper understanding of what a patient expects to look like once the treatment has been completed. Getting that smile to look great with no obvious artificial highlights is what makes a dentist more than just a dentist, but an artist at their craft. So if you are thinking about having any cosmetic dentistry we should be more than happy at the Dental Surgery Burnham to put a shine on your smile.