A pleasant smile transmits countless positive aspects, whether it is internal or external: joy, beauty, affection and it is one of the main concepts of cosmetic dentistry. When looking for a Rockville Dentist, there are several things you should consider before committing to one. For instance, the location of the office in reference to where you live or work and why type of dental work are you looking for are two major issues. Price of services rendered and comfort with the dentist and their staff are also major contributors.
However, there are three things that cosmetic dentists look at when a patient walks in the office wanting a cosmetic procedure done.
* The first is the positioning of the tooth or teeth in question. Is your smile aligned and in harmony with respect to your lips? Your dentist will align and place them in the correct position as adults are now being encouraged to improve their smile through a number of procedures.
* The gums are the second area because they are the framework of the teeth. A healthy set of gums are essential in oral health. Dentists often look for diseases like periodontitis, which today represents the major cause of tooth loss along with cavities. This disease is caused by bacteria (plaque) that grows below the gum line, beyond the means of brushing or routine dental hygiene, resulting in the slow, irreversible loss of gum that holds our teeth. Some warning signs are bleeding when brushing, sensitivity, bad breath or emergence of gaps between teeth. A healthy set of gums will be firm, pink and fill all spaces between teeth.
* The third aspect deals with the color of your teeth, which are supposed to have a white color. However, as we get older teeth tend to get darker due to food and habits like tobacco and soda. In these cases, it is easy to regain the whiteness back with whitening techniques aided by chemical or lasers using specific wavelengths. In the event that the discoloration is from birth or the use of tetracycline during childhood, an external bleaching may help, but many times you will need thin layers of porcelain placed over your teeth.
