Four Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures That You Can Opt For

It is a beautiful day, and you are feeling awesome because you do not have any significant health problems. However, one day you look in the mirror and notice that though you do not have any significant dental hygiene problems like cavities or gum problems, your teeth orientation, and general aesthetic is not so beautiful, and you are dissatisfied with this condition and feel helpless. 

Do not worry about it because Cosmetic Dentist is there for you and it is a viable and a recommended option for you if you want to make your teeth look beautiful and sparklingly white and have a charming smile on your face.

What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry refers to dental work of any form that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums and/bites. 

It primarily focuses on improvement of dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile and appearance. Several dentists identify themselves as "cosmetic dentists" regardless of their specific education, specialty, training, and experience in this field.

Periodontal diseases and their non-surgical treatments

What is Periodontics?

Periodontics refers to the branch of dentistry which deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth. These structures are namely gums, cementum, periodontal membranes, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone.

A person trained to deal with the diseases of this area is called a periodontist. They receive up to the additional specialized training of three years in periodontal diseases. They are also experts in replacing missing teeth with dental implants.

Periodontal Diseases

• Periodontal diseases may take many forms and types but are a result of coalescence of bacterial plaque biofilm build-up of the red complex bacteria of the gingival and teeth, in combination with host immuno-inflammatory mechanisms and such other risk factors which lead to the destruction of the supporting bone around natural teeth. If these diseases are left untreated, they lead to alveolar bone loss and tooth loss.