Cosmetic dentistry is a type of Dental Care in Oahu that provides people with improvement to the appearance of their teeth. Stained, crooked, missing, and chipped teeth can cause the inability to eat or chew food, low self-esteem, embarrassment, and difficulty talking. In many cases, these are necessary treatments to someone’s teeth. Without these fixtures, life can be quite difficult. The different kinds of Dental Care in Oahu include crowns, braces, veneers, dental implants, and dentures. Crowns are coverings placed over the tooth when the tooth becomes damaged. The porcelain crowns look like the real tooth. However some people opt for metal crowns. Crowns are also known as caps, and depending on the type of crown, some crowns can last for 40 years, while others last as few as seven years.
Veneers are shells or coverings that are placed on the front of the tooth. They are mostly made out of porcelain and look like your real teeth. Braces are metal pieces that are placed over the teeth to straighten your teeth. There is a new product called Invisalign that is similar but is clear and not made of metal. Dentures and dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. Dentures are implanted in the gums. They don’t look like real teeth and can often become loose and can be difficult to place in the gums and fit in the person’s mouth. Dental implants are placed in the jaw and are more sturdy than dentures. However, dental implants cost more than dentures too.
Full mouth reconstruction is done when teeth or missing or fractured. It looks like the real tooth and is usually done with dental implants. With the advancement of technology, cosmetic dentists are able to greatly improve the appearance of one’s teeth. Although these dental treatments are a necessity for many people, they are considered cosmetic dental care, and therefore, may not be covered by dental insurance plans. If interested in any of these treatments, contact a dentist for an evaluation and examination. Many dentists will offer payment or instalment plans to help you pay for the cost.
