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Cosmetic dentistry aims to create a natural, balanced smile by considering the colour, shape, size and alignment of your teeth and how they work together. At DentLotus, we plan treatment around your oral health, facial features, existing teeth and personal expectations.
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry includes a range of treatments designed to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile.
Planning considers tooth colour and shape alongside alignment, gum appearance, your smile line and facial features.
The aim is a result that complements your natural teeth and facial features. Depending on your needs, this may involve one treatment or a combination of procedures.
Who May Benefit from Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic treatment may be considered for people who would like to change the appearance of their teeth or smile, following an assessment of their oral health.
- People unhappy with their tooth colour
- People with uneven tooth shapes or sizes
- People with unwanted gaps between their teeth
- People with minor chips or tooth wear
- People seeking a more balanced smile
- People unhappy with the appearance of existing restorations
- People who want several cosmetic concerns assessed together
Suitable options are identified by considering the health of your teeth and gums alongside your aesthetic expectations.
Cosmetic Dentistry Options
The cosmetic treatments available to you depend on your existing teeth and individual needs.
Your Cosmetic Treatment Journey
Understanding your expectations is as important as assessing your teeth. Treatment is planned by considering your oral health and aesthetic needs together.
A Smile Planned Around You
Everyone has different facial features, teeth and a distinctive smile. Cosmetic treatment should therefore be planned individually to reflect these differences.
When planning tooth shape, colour and proportions, we consider your facial contours, the relationship between your teeth and lips, your smile line and your existing natural teeth.
Planning focuses on identifying the treatments you need to create a balanced result while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible.
Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
Personalised cosmetic care can improve the appearance of your smile while also helping address certain functional and structural needs of your teeth.
- Helps create harmony in tooth colour, shape and proportions
- Helps your smile complement your facial features
- Can address minor chips, wear and shape irregularities
- Can help close certain gaps between teeth in suitable cases
- Allows replacement of old restorations or those that do not blend with your smile
- Supports personalised smile planning that complements your natural teeth
Caring for Your Smile After Cosmetic Treatment
Your aftercare needs will depend on the treatments you receive.
Maintain regular oral care and attend your dental reviews to protect your teeth and restorations. If you have porcelain or composite restorations, avoid habits that place excessive force on them, such as using your teeth to break hard objects.
After procedures such as teeth whitening, you may need to follow your dentist’s advice about foods and drinks that can cause staining for the recommended period.
Maintaining Your Cosmetic Treatment Results
Regular oral care, daily habits and routine dental reviews all play an important role in maintaining your results.
Alongside regular brushing and appropriate cleaning between teeth, your restorations need to be checked at scheduled intervals.
If you clench or grind your teeth, your dentist may consider protective measures to help limit excessive forces on your restorations.
Your Cosmetic Dentistry Questions Answered
Find answers to common questions about cosmetic treatment options, smile planning and what happens after treatment.