One of the first things that people notice about you is your smile. If you have a smile that you\u2019re embarrassed about, there are things that you can do to help your smile look better. Below are an explanation of the cosmetic dental procedures and what they cost.
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When this is done, a putty-like, tooth colored resin is put to a tooth and then hardened using a laser or ultraviolet light so that the material\u2019s bonded to the tooth. Its then trimmed, shaped and polished by the dentist. It can repair chipped, decayed, misshapen or cracked teeth. It\u2019s also good for a replacement for or alternative to silver or amalgam fillings. It takes anywhere from 30-60 minutes and costs $100-$400 per tooth.<\/p>\n
These are tooth roots that are made of titanium and they are inserted into a missing tooth\u2019s bone socket. As the patient\u2019s jawbone heals, it will grow around the metal post so that it\u2019s anchored securely inside the jaw and providing the foundation for the tooth that will be replaced. It costs anywhere between $1,250 and $3,000.<\/p>\n
Also known as a cap, it will fit over and replace the whole damaged or decayed tooth above the person\u2019s gum line and restore its size, shape, appearance and strength. A crown will keep a tooth that is weak from breaking. It also can hold a tooth that is cracked together. A crown also can be used for covering severely discolored or misshapen teeth. They can be made from porcelain that\u2019s fused onto metal, resin, metal or even ceramic and they cost between $500 and $900 for each one,<\/p>\n
These are custom-made, wafer thin shells that are made of resin or porcelain that are tooth colored and cover the teeth\u2019s front surface. After approximately \u00bd millimeter of the tooth\u2019s enamel is removed, the shells then are cemented to the tooth\u2019s front, changing their size, length, shape or color. They\u2019re often referred to as Hollywood Teeth and they cost from $500 to $1,300 for each tooth.<\/p>\n
These are also known as indirect fillings and they\u2019re made of porcelain, composite materials or gold and they fill teeth that are damaged or decayed. Unlike fillings which are molded during your visit, they\u2019re made in a dental lab ad they\u2019re bonded by the dentist. The filling is called an inlay when it\u2019s bonded in the tooth\u2019s center. It\u2019s known as the onlay when the filling will include at least one of the tooth\u2019s points or it covers the tooth\u2019s biting surface. Onlays and inlays will preserve some of the healthy part of your tooth, as much as possible, and they\u2019re a crown alternative. They will cost between $650 and $1,200 per each tooth.<\/p>\n
This is one of the easiest and cheapest ways that you can improve the way that your smile looks. You can bleach your teeth in the dental office for around $500 or you can also buy gels and a mold from the dentist so that it can be done at home. You also can buy over-the-counter whitening products that are in the store like whitening rinses, strips and pastes. These types of products will run anywhere from $3 to $50.<\/p>\n
Bridges are made from crowns for teeth on each side of gaps with some false teeth between. Dentures are removable replacements for teeth that are missing. Dental braces are able to straighten misaligned or crooked teeth and they work by putting continuous pressure as time goes by to move the teeth slowly in a certain direction.
\nThere are a lot of options that you can choose from to help your teeth and smile look better. Choose the one that is best for you and your budget, and when people smile at you, you can smile back with confidence!<\/p>\n
Come visit Island Coast Dentistry<\/a> today! We would be happy to help you with all your dental needs. We offer many services<\/a> that will help you to have a happy and healthier smile, so contact us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of the first things that people notice about you is your smile. If you have a smile that you\u2019re embarrassed about, there are things that you can do to help your smile look better. Below are an explanation of the cosmetic dental procedures and what they cost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cosmetic-dentistry"],"yoast_head":"\n