In the old days, before any advancement in dentistry, people would be lucky if they could have a tooth out without it causing them great distress. In this modern day there have been so many advancements in dentistry that it is now simple and easy to have even the most complicated of procedures completed. People who are nervous about visiting their dentist in Edinburgh can now relax, as sedation is now an integral part of dentistry, so they no longer have to worry about having a traumatic experience.
Modern cosmetic treatments have made it possible to alter almost every aspect of your smile, from hiding your chipped teeth to straightening out your crooked ones. You no longer have to suffer with discolouration, and if you are missing teeth then it is no longer a lifelong issue, as it is easy to replace a tooth now, regardless of whether it is just the one or all of them.
Do you want to alter the aesthetics of your smile?
People can be unhappy with their teeth for all sorts of reasons. Quite a common thing to visit your dental practice for now is teeth whitening. This can boost people’s confidence and add that extra drop of youth into their appearance as their teeth become both whiter and brighter. You can discuss how many shades brighter you would like your teeth to be with your practitioner, and in some cases you may be given a home-kit to use by your professional. Teeth can become discoloured for all sorts of reasons, but lifestyle habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol or tea can cause them to become stained earlier on in life.
Damaging an adult tooth is not a rarity, but for those of you who have chipped a tooth it can be an extremely upsetting experience as you try and discover what you can do to repair your tooth. In truth, once a tooth has been chipped there is not much that can be done to physically restore it unless an emergency appointment is sought out as soon as possible after the accident has happened, as in some cases the piece of chipped off tooth can be reattached. However, if your tooth cannot be repaired, veneers can completely cover the appearance of your chip so that nobody can tell that there is even a chip there.
Veneers attach to the surfaces of your teeth and can make your teeth seem wider or longer in appearance. Due to this veneers are commonly used to create a more even smile and can even make your teeth appear brighter or close any small gaps that you may have between your teeth.
Replacing teeth has never been simpler
People only have one set of adult teeth, so when they start to fall out it can often make people panic. Although with modern dental technology, there is no need for you to fret as it is straightforward to replace any of the teeth that you are missing with dental implants, even if it is every single one. When you have dental implants your artificial teeth will be supported by titanium screws that have been placed into your jawbone. How many implants you need will depend on how many teeth are being replaced, but generally one screw is capable of supporting more than one artificial tooth. This is an efficient and long-lasting treatment and if you take proper care of your new teeth they could last you up to twenty years.
