Cosmetic Dentistry has become more than just a fix for bad or missing teeth and bleaching away the ugly effects of food, drink, smoking and aging. From replacing old gold, amalgam or porcelain-covered fillings with high-tech composite fillings to recontouring and reshaping teeth and gums, 21st century dentistry has become a near miracle in giving you a smile that even Mother Nature would envy.
Ugly metal braces to straighten teeth can now be replaced with Invisalign™ tooth straighteners. Old porcelain crowns that looked fake and hurt to be put in place have been overtaken by tooth veneers like Lumineers™. These veneers are extremely thin porcelain material that doesn’t require painful grinding and reduction of the underlying tooth to match the original or desired size of the teeth after applying them.
The teeth, gums and surrounding tissue of the mouth can even be sculpted and reshaped to a more pleasing symmetry. Enamel or tooth reshaping (enameloplasty, odontoplasty) can erase the bad appearance of misaligned or chipped teeth. “Gum lifts”, like other cosmetic surgery procedures, can enhance and improve the length and appearance of the teeth in the mouth.
False teeth used to be a bit of a joke: “Her teeth are like stars — they come out at night!” With today’s alternatives to regular dentures like dental implants, dental composites and veneers, “false teeth” can be better, stronger and more natural looking than ever.
For more serious oral and facial problems, oral surgeons can work wonders. Repairing a “hare lip” or cleft palate can actually extend life for those suffering from the problem. The enhancement of the quality of life for people afflicted with this condition cannot be overestimated.
Scranton Cosmetic Dentists know their profession. Find out more about how they can help you improve your smile and your life at http://vincerunza.com/scranton/dentists/cosmetic/.
Posted by Vince Runza 
