What is cosmetic dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is any procedure a dental office performs that results in the visual enhancement of a patient's teeth. There are many different procedures that can be considered "cosmetic " dentistry. We will list some example with a description for better understanding. One option would be the most asked about procedure, veneers. Veneers are basicly a traditional crown but does not completely cover all surfaces of the tooth. Usually the surfaces covered are the facial portion and around edges, the "tongue side " is usually not covered. This procedure is used when a patient has healthy tooth structure that can be kept. The ideal treatment is always going to be with the idea of preserving as much health tooth structure as possible. Another option would be to use a product like Lumineers or V-Veneers. This procedure is in most aspects the same as regular veneers except that the teeth in question are completely healthy teeth that require no removal of unhealthy tooth structure; decay, cracks, fractures.Usually 6-8 teeth are done to give a full, beautiful smile. The best way to think of these products are like a fake fingernail! The restoration is bonded directly to the front of the existing tooth structure with minimal or NO tooth removal. If any form of veneer is not the proper treatment for your situation, traditional crowns can be done to completely cover, strengthen,whiten, and beautify any smile! Cerec (one visit restorations) or traditional lab created crowns can be done in a matter of days to a few weeks. Why wait to be able to smile? The options are many, the results are GREAT! Please feel free to visit our web page at www.ashevilledentalcare.com to see examples of some actual patients. You can also call if you have any questions about what you have read or seen on our website at 828-274-3882. We are looking forward to hearing from you!