What should a cosmetic dentistry treatment plan look like?

Many people have mentioned that it would be helpful to see what a cosmetic dentistry treatment plan might look like. This will give you a good idea of the analysis and solutions you’ll receive from a cosmetic dentist.

There can be no ‘one size fits all’ plan when it comes to cosmetic dentistry – a comprehensive treatment plan can include everything from basic dental hygiene to advanced techniques and options to treat teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. Your dentist can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn or short teeth or alter the length of your teeth with. Porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, or even bridgework or implants if indicated.

With new digital imaging technology you are able to see what the finished product will look like before you commit to the treatment. Once you are satisfied with the planned smile and decide to go ahead, your cosmetic dentist should do a complete evaluation of your dental health and hygiene and an individual smile analysis. There may be some underlying issues that need to be resolved before the cosmetic work can begin.

The most common cosmetic dentistry techniques are:

• Whitening, or “tooth bleaching”
• Enamel shaping removes parts of the contouring enamel to improve the appearance of the tooth.
• Bonding
• Veneers