New trends in cosmetic dentistry

Are there any new technologies for improving the smile that i should keep an eye out for?  new teeth whitening methods, for instance?

1 answer to “New trends in cosmetic dentistry”

A: New trend in cosmetic dentistry

Irwin Smigel, DDS

The most exciting thing I’ve come across is the perfection of bleaching and veneers. Bleaching of course brings your smile to its optimum whiteness. Veneers help to close spaces, change the length and shape of your teeth as well as building out your lips and giving an overhaul to your whole smile. The... more

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Laura Kelly
unregistered guest

13 Sep 2007

Patients will continue to see more materials used in the mouth to be strong and cosmetically pleasing. With digital technologies and procedures advancing rapidly in dentistry, consumers can receive dental treatments with much more comfort than ever before. Consumers should also pay attention to the amount and quality of the advanced education dentists can receive in cosmetic dentistry procedures and techniques, and view their actual work.

Hugh Flax
1 post
19 Mar 2009

The beauty of today's cosmetic dentistry is the merging of technology ( digital, lasers, implants), better materials (more realstic porcelains and bonding materials), and calming soothing therapies to helping you relax during dental visits. Dentistry has come along way from the days of Steve Martin's "Little Shop of Horrors" The key to creating the smile you are looking for is to work with someone well versed ( and ideally well trained and credentialed) in the art and science of dental aesthetics, who will listen and give you options utilizing many techniques in the areas mentioned above. Collaborating will give you a well balanced long term smile that will last and you;ll be proud of for years to come.

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