A 33-year-old member asked:
Can cosmetic dentistry help to get a better smile?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
34 years experience
Definitely!: There are many ways to improve your smile. Cosmetic dentistry can include whitening, straightening, bonding, and porcelain restorations to enhance one's smile (and self-confidence)! here's a great website to see what options you may have: www.Mynewsmile.Com.
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Dr. Maryam Chianianswered
Dentistry 31 years experience
Cosmetic dentistry : Cosmetic dentistry consists of bonding, veneers, crowns , ....All of which can help to create beautiful smiles when indicated.
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Dr. I. Jay Freedman commented
Dentistry 45 years experience
Cosmetic dentistry is as simple as restoring a chipped front tooth to as complex as "rehabilitating" every tooth in the esthetic zone!
Dec 9, 2012
Dr. Scott Greenhalghanswered
Dentistry 35 years experience
YES!: Other people notice your smile and your first impression instantly. Cosmetic dentistry is a way to help you have more self-confidence and make a strong first impression.
Cosmetic dentistry can be very simple from doing aesthetic reshaping of chipped front teeth all the way up to a full smile makeover to make your smile look amazing. Visit an experienced cosmetic dentist for the best results.
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Dr. Ronald Achonganswered
Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 20 years experience
Absolutely: Yes cosmetic dentistry can definitely help your smile. Make sure your dentist have a lot of experience. Ask for before and after pictures.
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Dr. Donald Rollofsonanswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Absolutely yes: Cosmetic dentistry allows the dentist to alter the shape size color and location of teeth and the smile the teeth create.
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Dr. Leonard Pizzolattoanswered
General Practice 43 years experience
Yes: Cosmetic dentistry can enhance your smile, however, make sure all of your teeth are in good health before you pursue this type of dentistry. If you don't, the whole experience can be the same as building a house on a poor and weak foundation. It won't last very long. Please seek the services of an experienced dentist.
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Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Absolutely: Altering one's teeth cosmetically often creates a better look and an icrease in confidence. Smiling is often the greatest side effect of good looking teeth.
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Dr. K Bigelowanswered
38 years experience
Absolutely: Cosmetic dentistry is specifically for creating the smile that you always wanted to have. It includes the basics of whiter teeth to straightening teeth along with porcelain veneers. An evaluation of your smile at a cosmetic dental office will give you the best options for your specific desires.
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Dr. Marvin Pantangcoanswered
23 years experience
Yes: By nature that's the purpose of cosmetic dentistry.
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Dr. John Dovgananswered
38 years experience
Certainly: Cosmetic dentistry is all about the patient's perception. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Do not let any dentist talk you into something you do not want. Remember, a great smile needs to be functional as well as esthetic. Always ask for options and what each procedure entails so that a properly informed patient can make an informed decision about what they want done.
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Dr. Marguerite Myersanswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Yes: Cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile. Your dentist will go over many options for improving your smile. These can include orthodontics, bleaching, recontouring, bonding, veneers, crowns, implants, and more. Everyone's smile is unique, and you want yours to be beautiful, too..Take care..L.
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Dr. Ahmad Eslamianswered
Periodontics 46 years experience
Cosmetic Dentistry: Definitely, the main goal of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the looks of the teeth, alignment, smile and self-confidence. Of course, first the foundation of the teeth need to be evaluated and treated if found to be diseased.
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Dr. Gabriel Maloufanswered
Specializes in Dentistry
That's the goal!: The whole objective of cosmetic dentistry is to improve your smile. Options have become really advanced and it's exciting what we can do for our patients. If you're considering cosmetic dentistry talk with you dentist to discuss your goals and the options to achieve them.
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 43 years experience
Yes: You must first get a complete exam to be sure all areas are healthy and stable. Then consider the options for a better smile. This might involve braces and / or gum tissue treatment, with other cosmetic treatment to give you the best appearance. After all, you want this to last for a long time. Always consider all your options and don't hesitate to take the time needed to achieve the best result.
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Dr. Robert Tupacanswered
Specializes in Prosthodontics
Absolutely: The idea of cosmetic dentistry is to enhance your smile--through bonding, veneers or orthodontics, whichever is best for your own situation.
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Dr. Steve Tassoneanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 35 years experience
Absolutely: Yes. Experience and post-doctoral training on your dentists part can help you achieve the smile of your dreams.
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Dr. Steve Tassoneanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 35 years experience
Yes!: Yes. Bonding, veneers, crowns and invisalign with whitening can all be considered cosmetic dentistry.
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Dr. Peter Certoanswered
Dentistry 31 years experience
YES!: That main idea behind cosmetic dentistry is to improve your smile.
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Dr. Stephen Gordonanswered
45 years experience
Of Course: But it is very important to discuss your concerns as well as your desire for an improved smile with your dentist.
There are many ways to create a better smile and dentists have the knowledge to do this for you, but you need to help them understand what types of improvements you would like.
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Dr. Max Arochaanswered
Dentistry 20 years experience
YES: Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance of the teeth therefore enhancing your smile.
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Dr. Christopher Khorsandianswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Cosmetic Dentist: Cosmetic dentistry can help you get a better smile.
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Dr. Ronald Achonganswered
Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 20 years experience
Absolutely: Cosmetic dentistry will certainly help improve your smile and gain further confidence.
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Dr. Ronald Koniganswered
Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry
Yes: Cosmetic dentistry is broad term that really means enhancing ones smile. Treatments can range from whitening teeth to re shaping teeth to bonding a single tooth to close a space and to porcelain veneers to make a significant change to ones smile.
There are so many wonderful options that well trained cosmetic dentists can offer patients.
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Dr. Ronald Koniganswered
Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry
Not likely: More often cosmetic dentistry, utilizing lasers can reduce a gummy smile. It would be highly unusual for gums to increase during cosmetic procedures.
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Dr. Ronald Koniganswered
Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry
You can do both at the same time: No reason not to do it all at the same time. If time is important to you, why make extra trips to the dental office. Most dentists are efficient so that multiple procedures can be completed at the same time.
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Dr. Ronald Koniganswered
Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry
Yes: If your gum disease is treated successfully and you are able to maintain good oral hygiene then cosmetic dentistry can certainly be accomplished. Sometimes cosmetic dentistry can even make it easier to keep certain areas clean. For example if you have gum recession and erosion on the root surfaces, sometimes porcelain veneers can help these areas by covering the notch up.
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Dr. Sami Latif commented
Dentistry 39 years experience
Absolutely if it's done by a good cosmetic dentists ,it will make huge difference in your smile
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Mar 3, 2013
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Absolutely!: The whole point of cosmetic dentistry is to restore beauty to a smile!
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
Yes: Cosmetic dentistry addresses anything that can be done to enhance one's smile. There are many methods and procedures that can provide for this. I recommend your seeing your dentist who can offer options particular to your smile.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
It's technical..: This is a term usually referenced between dentists and dental laboratories. Patients are not often included in these discussions because the term is technical in nature and does not apply to a patient's control. However, to be specific, an undercut is an area that allows something to lock in. Under a denture an undercut in the denture base would lead to sore or traumatized gum tissue. A partial denture clasp arm requires an undercut on a tooth in order to prevent rising up of the partial denture.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
Unsure...: This is unusual. If it continues after a week i would visit your dentist. Perhaps an examination would reveal a cause.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
Yes: Dryness in the mouth can lead to this feeling. Mouth breathing and medications can lead to this feeling.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
More snuggly: Partial dentures can have a precision fit. For the most part the fit should be snug. Over time relines may be needed to maintain this snuggness.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
See your dentist: There may be a reason for this. There may not be. Please see your dentist and see if they can be changed out for longer ones.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
Yes: However, i imagine there will be gray scratches on the porcelain as a result. By placing dental implants under the partial denture the clasps can be removed yet the fit can still be very good. This would eliminate the gray scratches on the porcelain.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
It depends...: I would always try to go with an option that is more fixed in nature. However, there are times when a fixed option may be more difficult to obtain due to these options being more expensive. Sometimes what is best is the option that the patient is willing to invest in. Fixed options can be later considered and even planned ahead of time when removable options are pursued.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
It depends: Some repairs are very easy, some are more difficult, and other repairs may be considered heroic. I would see your dentist for specifics on your repair.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
Yes: The partial denture may not be the best option though. I would see your dentist for a more thorough examination and consultation.
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Dr. I. Jay Freedmananswered
Dentistry 45 years experience
Absolutely!: By definition, cosmetic dentistry is the process of improving one's smile. Each person has their own needs and desires, with the dental team working to enhance the smile through a variety of procedures based on those individual's requirements.
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Dr. Marielaina Perroneanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 28 years experience
Yes, cosmetic...: Dentistry can improve many people's smiles. Cosmetic dentistry can be minor changes or dramatic changes and is very personalized for each individual patient.
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Dr. Rod Zimmermananswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Yes: Cosmetic dentistry creates beautiful smiles. Techniques may include porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, bonding, whitening, braces, laser gum plasty procedures all used to enhance one's smile. The dentist is an artist when it comes to beautifying your smile!
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Dr. George Ayoubanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 20 years experience
Yes: Yes
it makes teeth straighter, lighter.
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Dr. Daniel Wolteranswered
Dentistry 32 years experience
Yes!: Cosmetic dentistry is specifically designed to enhance your smile. There are many different approaches to accomplishing this goal, and every smile is different and unique, but cosmetic dentistry has an answer for just about any aesthetic dental problem you can imagine. Start with a dental consultation and some photos of your smile. Then you can have a chat about your options.
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Dr. Glenn MacFarlaneanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 38 years experience
MOST DEFINITELY: Cosmetic means aesthetic which means something with beauty. Your smile should be the best. It helps pump up your self-esteem and can help greatly in relationships and job opportunities.
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Dr. Victor Zeinesanswered
Dentistry 53 years experience
Absolutely!!!: cosmetic dentistry has helped many people with chipped broken or discolored teeth to have great smiles ! Twisted teeth can look like their straight. There is so much that can be done cosmetically just wonderful!...Talk to your dentist about what you want and what you need
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Dr. Alexander Gamberanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Of course: That's the definition of cosmetic dentistry. It's dentistry to fix your smile to the way you would like it. If you want straighter, whiter or brighter teeth, cosmetic dentistry is for you!!
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Dr. Candy Seboldanswered
General Practice 43 years experience
Cosmetic Dentistry: Cosmetic Dentistry is done to obtain a better smile. Orthodontics ( Braces) can be part of the treatment as well as bonding, gum work (periodontal treatment), fillings, veneers, crowns, and even dentures and implants.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Many ways: Cosmetic dentistry, surgery to reshape teeth, will most definitely improve the esthetics and function of your smile. Best results are usually obtained with team approach to assure health of the supporting tissues, move teeth into the best possible relationships with each other, and finally reshaping as necessary. See both Orthodontist and Restorative Dentist.
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Dr. Mark Birnbachanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 50 years experience
Cosmetic dentistry: Absolutely! Cosmetic dentistry can range from whitening to veneers and will definitely improve one's smile. It is important to see someone that has extensive training. Be sure to ask to see their gallery of before and after photos.
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Dr. Theodore Siegelanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 39 years experience
Cosmetic Dentistry: You can absolutely get a better smile with cosmetic dentistry! Be aware that cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that covers various procedures. Teeth whitening, implants, veneers, tooth colored fillings, bonding, and even braces are included to transform your smile into something you can’t wait to share with the world. Consult your dentist to find the best cosmetic solution for you.
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What are some options in cosmetic dentistry to get a better smile?
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Braces: Cosmetic dentistry means surgery, cutting and reshaping teeth to make them look straighter. A more conservative approach might be to have your teeth aligned rather than reshaped. The result is more long-lasting and does not require a lifetime of costly maintenance. See and orthodontic specialist for an opinion.
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