Everyone dreams about having that perfect smile. However, due to problems such as teeth staining, chipping, breaking and decay, not everyone can enjoy having that perfect set of teeth. The good news is that with the new cosmetic dental procedures, it is possible to hide or rectify those flaws and attain perfect teeth. Here are some of the procedures that are part of cosmetic dentistry in Stroudsburg.
Dental implants
These are titanium screws that are attached to the jaw and made to act like real tooth roots. The process of getting dental implants is as follows:
- A dental checkup will be carried out to figure out whether getting implants is the best way to fix the missing teeth. The checkup will also establish whether your jawbone is strong enough to support implants.
- The next visit will be to make the implants. During this procedure, the dentist sedates the patient, and used local anesthetic to numb the pain. An incision is made through the gum, and the screw is attached to the jawbone. The gum tissue is then sutured.
- A period of two to three months will be allowed for healing. When the healing is complete, another visit will be set up. During the next step of the procedure, a stump will be attached to the root. This stump is what is used to attach the crown.
The process takes about six months. After completion, you will have teeth replacements that will be as good as the old teeth.
Veneers and dentures
Veneers are shells that are made of porcelain or resin material. These are attached to the surface of teeth that have been damaged by chipping, fractures or excessive staining. They hide the flaws and protect the teeth from further damage. Dentures, on the other hand, are a complete set of prosthetic teeth that are used to replace completely lost teeth. The dentures are made using the patients tooth impressions and created in a way that allows them to fit perfectly.
Other common cosmetic dental procedures in Stroudsburg include teeth whitening and bleaching, bonding and Invisalign. For more information about services offered at the Teeth Whitening Centre, go to Bartonsville Family Ddental
