Aesthetic Dentistry

    /24-7PressRelease/ - August 15, 2008 - Aesthetic dentistry is a specialty field beyond the training and education of traditional general dentistry. Aesthetic dentistry requires not only the education and experience of a qualified dentist but the skill and mastery of an artist. The best cosmetic dentist possesses both of these traits and combines them to provide you with a smile you are proud to share with the world.

With the right aesthetic dental work, you can project a confident and self-assured image that will brighten any room. Advances in dental technology, techniques and materials offer both dentist and patient a wealth of alternatives in creating the perfect smile to meet each individual's needs. Some of the latest technological advances have improved such cosmetic procedures as:

• Dentures
• Porcelain veneers
• Bleaching and microabrasion
• Dental implants
• Dental crowns and bridges

Dentures

Complete and partial dentures are a viable option if you are losing some or all of your teeth due to periodontal disease or tooth decay. Complete dentures require a combination of skills, art and science to create a quality, attractive product for the patient.

Porcelain Veneers

One of the most revolutionary advancements in dental technology is the development of porcelain veneers. This technology allows cosmetic dentists to correct problems with teeth such as:
• Chips
• Cracks
• Breaks
• Deformities


In older practices, preparing veneers takes two visits. The first is to shape and take an impression of the patient's teeth. The second is to fit the veneers and complete any final shaping and trimming. The newest technology, CEREC, allows dentists to create and fit porcelain veneers in one visit.

Bleaching and Microabrasion

Many people suffer from the effects of age on their teeth. Their teeth have become dark or yellowed over time and they are too embarrassed to smile.

Bleaching techniques offer a way to whiten and brighten your teeth and smile. For stubborn blemishes and spots that won't respond to bleaching, microabrasion is an alternative. If you suffer from this problem, consult with your dentist to determine the best way for you to enhance your smile.

Dental Implants

A dental implant replaces a missing tooth by inserting a metal post into the jawbone, which will eventually fuse with the bone. The metal post has a false tooth on the top of it which is colored to closely match your own natural teeth.

Dental Crowns and Bridges

Dental crowns and bridges offer a strong and durable option for repairing structural damage to teeth or replacing missing teeth. Crowns and bridges can be used on natural teeth, as well as on dental implants.

If you are embarrassed by some aspect of your teeth and feel uncomfortable about smiling, it is time you take action. It is important for you to research your prospective dentist very carefully.

Trusting your smile to another person requires that you are comfortable with your aesthetic dentist as a person and as a skilled professional. To learn more about aesthetic dentistry, please visit the website of Dr. Michael Iott and Associates today.

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