How is Cosmetic Dentistry Different From Traditional Dentistry?

• Traditional dentistry concerned about oral health and hygiene whereas cosmetic dentistry gives importance to the esthetic part also.
• In traditional dentistry treatment they try to restore the structure, function, and maintenance of the teeth.
• In cosmetic dentistry along with structure and function they gave importance to size, shape, contour, and color of the teeth and gum thereby gives you a beautiful smile.
• Cosmetic dentists work on your smile and appearance so it will bring you lifelong happiness.

Treatments come under cosmetic dentistry:
• Inlays, Onlays and crowns
• Inlays are indirect restoration which is placed inside the tooth cavity
• Onlays are indirect restoration which replaces the fractured cusp or wall of teeth
• Crowns are the structures that entirely covers the tooth crown portion

• Composite restoration
Composite restorations are tooth-colored material that adheres to the tooth structure with micromechanical bonding it helps in build up the fractured tooth structure

• Dental Veneers

They are the tooth colored laminates which covers the tooth from the facial surface.

• Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening will improve the color of your teeth whereas a normal cleaning procedure will remove the deposits and stains which adhered to the tooth structure.

• Implant

The implant is the best and most advanced option for the replacement of a missing tooth without causing any harm to the adjacent teeth.

• Gum surgery

There are some patients with enlarged gums which gives them a gummy smile so to improve the smile the doctors will remove the extra gingival which grown over the tooth called a gingivectomy.

There are some patients with darker gingiva so for such patients we will surgically rove the pigment-producing cells called melanocytes.

Home Remedies to Whiten Your Teeth

A lot of us shy away from wide smiles just because we are not genetically blessed with the white pearly set of teeth. Well, experts from Chisel Dental Clinic say that just with a little bit of care and effort you can improve the color of your teeth. Read on to know a few home remedies that can help you to brighten and whiten your teeth:

• Baking Soda

Baking Soda is one of the best ingredients that you can use to dispose of yellow teeth. It will uproot plaque and make your teeth sparkle. Blend a quarter teaspoon of baking soda with a little toothpaste. Brush your teeth with this abrasive blend and wash with warm water. Use it once a week. You can also mix baking soda with lemon juice, white vinegar, or hydrogen peroxide to whiten your teeth. It is important to note that surplus use of baking soda can strip your teeth of its natural shine.

• Orange Peel

Cleaning your teeth with fresh orange peel would help in decreasing the yellow tinge gathered on your teeth. Rub orange peel over your teeth in a circular motion and wash it with cold water. The vitamin C and calcium in the orange peel will battle the microorganisms in your mouth and this would help in keeping your teeth and gums in a healthy state. Continue to do this for a couple of weeks and you will see successful results.

• Lemon

It is a fact that lemon is a natural bleaching agent and it can play an important role in keeping your teeth white and bright. Prepare a mixture of lemon juice and salt and apply it to your teeth and gums. Wash your mouth thoroughly with water. Within a few days, you would see positive results.

• Strawberry

Mash a strawberry and rub it on your teeth, this would not only help in teeth whitening but it would also freshen up your breath.