Cosmetic dentistry consists of dental treatments that improve the physical appearance of your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry treatments include dental implants, teeth whitening, dental veneers, clear aligners (Invisalign), dental crowns, dental bridges and dentofacial aesthetics.
More people are turning to cosmetic dentistry than ever before as technological advances sweep through the dental industry. People with crooked, discoloured and broken teeth and who suffer from tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer may rely on cosmetic dentistry to improve their teeth, get their dream smiles and restore their confidence and self-esteem.
Five Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
Five benefits of cosmetic dentistry include:
Improves Your Overall Health
There have been common links found between oral health and your overall physical health. The mouth is the entryway to the digestive and respiratory systems. It contains many bacteria – some of which can become harmful and cause disease. Diseases like heart disease (cardiovascular disease), endocarditis and diabetes have long been connected to your oral health.
If you take good care of your mouth, including undertaking cosmetic dentistry when needed, it dramatically reduces your risk of contracting multiple diseases and disorders. Cosmetic dentistry seeks to straighten, strengthen and whiten your teeth and improve any bite issues that can lead to gum disease.
Better Quality of Life
If left unattended, small oral health issues like cracked, missing or misshapen teeth can become more severe as time goes on and have a negative impact on the way you speak and your eating habits.
Nobody wants to eat hard foods like apples, carrots and the occasional lollipop when their teeth are crooked or missing. Getting cosmetic care means enjoying life to the fullest and eating whatever you want (within reason) without worrying about making your teeth worse.
Long-Lasting Results
Dental care can be expensive, especially if you need to go for repeat appointments. One of the main benefits of cosmetic dentistry is that it can provide long-lasting results, meaning that the only dentist appointments you have to go to are your yearly check-up appointments.
For example, dental implants can last you a lifetime, while dental veneers can last up to 10-15 years if they are taken care of correctly and if you follow an effective oral care routine (brushing and flossing).
Pain-Free
Technological advances in the dental industry have allowed for less invasive dental procedures. With the use of digital radiography, keyhole surgeries, and new sedation and anesthesia methods, most cosmetic dental procedures have become almost entirely pain-free.
More Accessible
In the past, you would have to do your research and travel further out to find a dental practice that had specialised treatments, but today, more dentists than ever before are providing cosmetic dental procedures.
You have the convenience of going to your local dentist and having a wide variety of treatment options to choose from. Another benefit of cosmetic dentistry becoming more accessible is that prices are increasingly becoming more affordable, with payment plans and health fund rebates becoming available.
Whether you’re having a minor cosmetic procedure or a complete mouth makeover, It is clear that cosmetic dentistry has many benefits, including aesthetic, health and convenience factors.
At Bowral Street Dental Practice, we’re proud to have a comprehensive and holistic approach to dental care. We’re very aware that dental visits can be stressful for many, which is why we make your comfort our top priority. To find out more about our Cosmetic Dentistry services and our other dental treatments, please contact us at (02) 4861 6576 or visit our website: https://bowralstreetdentalpractice.com.au/