Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ’s

1. Why is it important to maintain a good oral health?
Maintaining a good oral health is as important as keeping your body healthy. Regular exercise, eating a balanced diet and adequate sleep keep your body in good shape, which leads to a long, healthy and fulfilled life. In the same manner, maintaining a good oral health by regular brushing and flossing, regular visits to your the Dentist, and undergoing necessary Cosmetic Dentistry procedure help you become happy, healthy and fulfilled.

2. What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic Dentistry is a comprehensive oral care procedure that uses art and science to achieve aesthetics, function and dental health.

3. What are the benefits of cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic Dentistry has several benefits including: improved dental health, enhanced appearance of your smile, increased self-esteem, developed self-confidence, and improved personal and social relationships.

4. What are my options to improve my dental health and the appearance of my smile?
There are several available Cosmetic Dentistry procedures available for you: teeth Whitening, Veneers, Lumineers, Invisalign, Gum Contouring, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Implants, White Fillings, Cosmetic Bonding, and Smile Makeovers.

5. What is Smile Makeover?
Smile Makeover involves one or more Cosmetic or Dental procedures such as Tooth Whitening, Veneers, Crowns and Bridges, Invisalign, White Filling, and Dental Implants, to improve the aesthetics of your smile.

6. What is Zoom! Tooth Whitening?
Zoom! Tooth Whitening is a fast, easy, effective, safe, and long lasting solution to remove the stains and discoloration from your teeth.

7. Do I need Porcelain Veneers?
If you have a damaged tooth, crooked teeth, stained teeth, and gaps that you want to fill in, then you may need Porcelain Veneers.

8. What should I do if my tooth broke, cracked, or chipped?
The first thing you should do if your tooth broke, cracked or chipped is to visit a cosmetic dentist and have your teeth examined. Depending on the severity of your case, you may need Porcelain Veneers, Porcelain Crowns or Cosmetic Bonding.

9. When do I need white fillings?
You need White Fillings if you have cavity or tooth decay and if you want to replace old amalgam ’silver’ fillings.

10. What is the difference between traditional metal braces and Invisalign?
Traditional Metal Braces and Invisalign have the same purpose: to correct crooked, uneven or overlapping teeth. However, traditional metal braces use wires and brackets while Invisalign uses transparent or "clear braces" that is virtually unnoticeable.