What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is concerned with the smile’s aesthetics. As your local cosmetic dentist office in Cockeysville, MD, we can offer a variety of treatments that improve the look and even the health of the smile. With cosmetic dental care, we can straighten crooked teeth, cover tooth damage, and brighten tooth stains. We welcome our patients to learn more about what cosmetic dentistry can do for their smiles and how cosmetic dental treatments benefit their dental health.

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FAQs About Cosmetic Dentistry in Cockeysville, MD

Read answers to popular questions about cosmetic dental treatments to learn more about your options for treatment:

What are common cosmetic dental procedures?

Some of the most common cosmetic dental treatments can include:

  • Invisalign: Invisalign uses clear aligners to straighten teeth over time. Like braces, aligners apply pressure to shift teeth into more balanced positions. However, Invisalign aligners are removable and make it simpler for patients to clean their smiles.
  • Porcelain Veneers: Veneers are shell-like treatments that cover the front of teeth. Dental veneers can cover all of the teeth in the smile line for a brighter, straighter smile. We bond veneers to teeth to address crooked, damaged, and discolored teeth.
  • Teeth Whitening: We provide in-office and take-home teeth whitening treatments for patients’ convenience. Whitening treatments lift tooth stains and address yellowed, discolored teeth.

Our dental office also offers digital smile design, which allows us to create a mockup of the smile, find areas of improvement, and create a custom treatment plan to address your cosmetic needs.

Am I a candidate for cosmetic dental care?

We recommend cosmetic dentistry treatments for patients who are in good oral health but want to improve their smile aesthetics. Our dental office can also provide restorative and general treatments if patients are not yet candidates for cosmetic dentistry. Once we ensure that patients are in good oral health, we can recommend cosmetic treatment.

We also typically recommend cosmetic treatments for adults, especially treatments like Invisalign and teeth whitening, as patients must have all of their adult teeth for the best results.

How does cosmetic dentistry improve oral health?

Many patients may not realize that cosmetic dental care improves not only the look of their smiles but also their oral health. For instance, addressing crooked teeth can make it simpler for patients to clean their smiles and avoid problems with tooth decay and gum disease.

Harmful bacteria can feed on food debris left in hard-to-reach spaces. Over time, bacteria can create cavities and irritate the gum tissue. Even teeth whitening can be motivating for patients. Effective whitening results may motivate patients to care for and maintain their brilliant smiles with an improved oral hygiene routine.

Are you interested in cosmetic dentistry? Call Valley Dental Health for cosmetic dental care today at 443-733-6613 or request a dental consultation on our website. Please let us know if you have any further questions about cosmetic dental care, and we will be happy to help!