Can Cosmetic Dentistry Fix Dental Issues? What You Should Know
If you have dental issues like a chipped tooth, misshapen tooth, a cavity, or other such problems, you may be wondering if you can fix your smile with cosmetic dentistry. What dental issues can be treated with cosmetic care? In this blog from White Dental Spa, we’ll explain everything you need to know.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Fix Aesthetic Problems With Your Smile
Cosmetic dentistry consists of treatments like teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, and other treatments that are intended to treat aesthetic problems with your smile. Most commonly, cosmetic dentistry is used to treat issues like:
- Uneven teeth
- Teeth with minor chips
- Misshapen teeth
- Gaps in your smile
- Stained teeth
- Slightly crooked or crowded teeth
The primary goal of cosmetic dentistry is to make you feel better about your smile and boost your self-confidence. It’s not intended to be a way to restore your oral health.
Restorative Or Orthodontic Care May Be Needed For Some Dental Issues
Cosmetic dentistry is limited to cosmetic issues with your smile, as the name suggests. Your mouth needs to be healthy before you can get treatment with cosmetic care.
That means that if you suffer from serious dental health issues, you will likely not be a candidate for cosmetic dentistry right away, and will require restorative dentistry to treat your dental problems.
For example, cosmetic dentistry can’t treat issues like large chips in the teeth or cracked/broken teeth, tooth decay, or infected teeth. Restorative treatments like dental crowns, fillings, and root canals are required to treat these issues.
Cosmetic dentistry also does not replace missing teeth. This also requires a restorative treatment like a dental bridge, denture, or dental implant.
In addition, cosmetic treatment is not a replacement for orthodontic care. If you have very crooked or crowded teeth, or any issues with your bite position, cosmetic dentistry will not be the right choice. You may need Invisalign or traditional braces to correct the position of your teeth before you can get cosmetic care.
Get Your Smile Back With A Restorative & Cosmetic Smile Makeover
If you have complex oral health problems as well as cosmetic issues like stained teeth or chips in your smile, a smile makeover from White Dental Spa may be what you need. We offer both cosmetic and restorative care in Dallas.
After your consultation at our Dallas dental practice, Dr. E-Jan Tung or Dr. Quinn Liu can develop a customized smile treatment plan incorporating both restorative treatments and cosmetic care. The result is a smile that’s healthy and strong, and will look bright and beautiful for years to come.
Schedule A Smile Makeover Consultation At White Dental Spa Today!
Whether you just need cosmetic care like veneers, or you have complex oral health issues that may require additional treatments like dental crowns or orthodontic treatment, White Dental Spa is here to help. Contact us at (214) 484-1064 to get your consultation with Dr. Liu or Dr. Tung today, and explore your options for restoring your smile and your oral health.