Crooked, Broken, Or Misshapen Teeth? Cosmetic Dentists Have The Cure

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If you have a smile that you don't love to show off, see a cosmetic dentist so you can grin with pride. A cosmetic dentist can help you with a variety of dental woes, from crooked or misshaped teeth, to chips and damages. Cosmetic specialists are both dental surgeons and orthodontic specialists, and they can give you the smile that you need to be confident. Here are a few common problems they should be able to fix for you.

A Crooked Smile

The cosmetic dentist can help you straighten crooked teeth with orthodontic treatment. You can use traditional braces with wires and metal brackets, or you can use a more discrete option like invisible trays or lingual braces. The amount of time needed for either of these options to work depends on how crooked the teeth are and how long it takes them to shift.

Crooked teeth can increase your risk of developing gum disease and cavities, so it's important that you get the crowded teeth aligned as quickly as possible.

Misshapen Teeth

Do you have teeth that are jagged or oversized? The cosmetic dentist can shave the teeth down to shape imperfections, or they can cover the teeth with a cap. If you are just concerned about appearance, you may want to opt out of caps and get veneers. Caps surround the entire tooth to protect damaged teeth, but veneers are only put on the front of teeth. While they are are a permanent solution, your dentist will have to file down the enamel to fit them on. But, the results are even and proportional-looking teeth.

Broken and Chipped Teeth

If you only have one tooth that has a crack or chip, and you don't want to do any damage to other teeth, a permanent dental implant may be best. Your original tooth that is damaged will have to be extracted before the procedure. For implants, a metal rod (acting as the new tooth root) is usually inserted into the gumline where it fuses to the jaw bone. After that rod heals, the synthetic tooth is placed on top. If you have other concerns with a few different teeth, you may want to get a bridge implant. 

After your chipped or cracked teeth are fully healed, your cosmetic dentist can give you an in-office dental whitening to help with any yellowness or staining. For more information on procedures, check out http://www.fortcollinsdentist.com.  

You don't have to cover your mouth when you want to laugh or talk, or always worry about what people are thinking when they see your teeth. Make an appointment with a cosmetic dentist today!

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