If you aren’t sure exactly what cosmetic dentistry procedures can all entail, then you have come to the right place. There are quite a few procedures that fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry options, including options like caps, shaping, and even things like braces. If you have been thinking your smile could benefit from one of these procedures, then make sure you understand the basics about the procedure before you call to make your appointment. This will help you make sure you are getting precisely the procedure you need.

An Overview of Some Common Cosmetic Dentistry Options

As mentioned above, caps are one of the common options for those seeking out cosmetic dentistry. Caps, or as they are more commonly known, crowns, help cover up teeth that have something wrong with them. These can be used to cover cracks, breaks, chips, root canal openings, or any number of ailments. Crowns are placed on top of a tooth that is ground down enough to hold the cap, and it allows the tooth to look and function like normal.

Shaping your teeth is one of the newest, yet fastest growing cosmetic dentistry procedures around. This allows you to have your teeth ground down and molded into a flattering shape. This will help bring back your smile, or in some cases, give you the smile you never had. This can help make misaligned teeth look straighter, change the appearance of gaps between teeth, and even make your bite look like it has straightened out.

Braces are often thought of in terms of orthodontics, but when you look at it, they are more often than not, a cosmetic dentistry a procedure. This is because most people choose to get braces because they want straighter teeth, not because they need straighter teeth to function better in some way. There are quite a few different types of braces currently available, including standard metal, clear, behind the teeth, and even teeth straightening trays.

If you are looking to get any of these cosmetic dentistry procedures, or any cosmetic procedure, contact Dr. Levy today and see how we can help.

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