Beverly Hills and Cosmetic Dental Surgery

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What is cosmetic dental
surgery?
Cosmetic dental surgery refers to dental surgery
dedicated to aesthetics and beautifying of the teeth and mouth. Its purpose is
basically to enhance the beauty of the smile and the mouth. Think pearly shining
whites and a beautiful smile that lights up the room and you get what I mean!
And again, taking the example of
What procedures are done in
cosmetic dental surgery?
Procedures such as porcelain veneers, inlays, on lays,
bridges and crowns are some of the aesthetic cosmetic dental surgery that can be
done. Placement of dental implants and the prosthesis can also be
included.
Tooth whitening or bleaching can also be considered
cosmetic dental surgery. And many types are available from the take home teeth
whitening kits to the types that only the dentist can administer.
Higher end cosmetic dental surgery includes soft tissue
augmentation of the lips.
Some types of corrective jaw
surgery is
also considered cosmetic dental surgery,
Is it safe?
Though generally safe, cosmetic dental surgery does have
some risks associated with it. In the cases of the inlays, onlays, bridges and
crowns the prosthesis can deteriorate over time and may need to be replaced. If
care is not taken, decay can set in and the tooth may even be lost and need to
be replaced.
In
teeth whitening and bleaching, the teeth may be damaged due to the corrosive
nature of the chemical agents used and teeth sensitivity post procedure can be
an issue. The teeth may lose its vitality and may need root canal treatment in
some cases.
In soft tissue procedures, dissatisfaction over end results may be a problem and so are issues like scarring and infection.
Where can I go for
advice?
Your dental surgeon or oral surgeon is the best person to consult and you should be able to find one in your area or vicinity. You may even ask around for recommendations from those who have undergone the procedure before.
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