If you want the flawless smile of a Hollywood celebrity, some adjustments to your teeth may be needed. There are multiple cosmetic dental procedures that can be performed to transform the look of your teeth. Here are a few of them:
Dental Bonding
Composite bonding material can be applied to your teeth to restore the look of damaged areas, such as cracks and chips. In addition, the bonding material can fill interdental spaces that make your teeth look spaced or gapped.
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A crown is a very useful dental device that is designed to protect a tooth that has decayed or broken to the point where a normal filling is insufficient. When a crown procedure is performed, the tooth will be cleaned of decay and prepared for the application of a permanent crown that is typically applied during a second appointment several days or weeks later.
However, this process can be a bit inconvenient, so many dentists offer same-day crown procedures because they have purchased the crown fabrication equipment to use in their office rather than ordering from a dental lab.
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In order for a space maintainer to prevent your child's baby teeth from moving into the open gaps that were left by their missing teeth, it needs to be worn at all times. In order to do this, your dentist may install a fixed space maintainer. Since a fixed space maintainer cannot be removed, it will be harder to thoroughly clean under and around it. If your child's space maintainer is not kept clean, this can lead to bacteria growth around the gum line.
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If your little one's teeth adhered to the average eruption cycle, his or her first incisors probably started presenting when he or she was between six and ten months of age. By the time your child reaches toddlerhood, he or she likely has most of his or her primary teeth.
Although no adult teeth have presented, there are multiple dental concerns that a toddler may encounter. Here are a few of them:
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When it comes to your teeth, regular brushing and flossing aren't enough. What comes in contact with your teeth every day is just as important as your hygiene practices. Eating foods that are rich in calcium, antioxidants and vitamins C and D are important for the overall health of your mouth. Not only will these types of foods guard your mouth from harmful bacteria, they will make your teeth stronger and healthier.
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