Differences Between Cosmetic Dentistry and General Dentistry

    PHOENIX, AZ, December 11, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dentistry is dentistry, right? You can see a general dentist just as well as a cosmetic dentist, right? The answer is no. There are huge differences between cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry.

The Basics of General Dentistry
General dentistry is where you go to get your routine dental checkups and professional cleanings. Seeing a general dentist is part of preventative dentistry and a good dental care plan. People normally see a general dentist for:

- Root canals
- Tooth whitening
- Dental cleaning
- Gingivitis treatments
- Dental crowns
- Tooth extraction
- Dental Sealants

General dentistry focuses on your oral health and taking good care of your teeth so dental issues do not occur.

The Basics of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a specialized field of dentistry that requires advanced training that goes beyond the training of general dentistry. You will visit a cosmetic dentist to enhance the appearance of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry treatments include:

- Porcelain veneers
- Dental crowns
- Invisalign
- Tooth whitening
- Tooth colored fillings
- Dental implants

In addition to enhancing your smileâEUR s appearance, cosmetic dentistry treatments improve your oral health. Correcting dental issues that may seem only aesthetic in nature will help your smile become stronger and healthier. This will help avoid other dental issues that may become a problem in the future.

One Major Difference Between Cosmetic Dentistry and General Dentistry
The biggest difference between cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry is the technology used. Cosmetic dentists uses advanced, state-of-the-art technology to artfully craft tooth restorations.

For example, both a general dentist and a cosmetic dentist can replace missing teeth with a dental crown. Both can match the crown to your natural teeth in color, shape, and size. However, there are advantages to seeing a cosmetic dentist for tooth restoration that a general dentist cannot match.

A general dentist can replace your missing tooth with a dental crown and the crown will be matched closely to your natural teeth in color and shape. You will be given a temporary crown while your general dentist sends the mold of your tooth to a dental lab for creation. You will have to return to your dentist for an additional visit to have the temporary crown removed and the permanent dental crown placed.

In comparison, cosmetic dentists like Dr. Chris Winterholler and Dr. Patrice Winterholler will create a dental crown that matches your natural teeth perfectly in size, shape, and color in one visit. This is possible using the advanced CEREC system for dental crowns.

The CEREC system uses a camera to take a digital impression of your tooth. This eliminates the need to wait for a dental lab to receive the mold of your tooth and create crown. There is no waiting while the mold hardens as it rests uncomfortably in your mouth and you do not have to return for a second visit.

Please visit the website of Winterholler Dentistry serving Phoenix and Scottsdale for more information about cosmetic dentistry.

Website: http://www.azdentalcare.net

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