Dental cosmetics are the application of scientific technology to improve our dental health, the functionality of our teeth, and oral aesthetics, translating into the improvement of the beauty of our smile.

The dentist who specializes in this type of treatment is often known as a cosmetic dentist.

But, what dental treatments are we talking about when we refer to dental cosmetics? Let's take a tour of them.

Teeth whitening

Whitening is the most conservative aesthetic dental treatment, is based on clarifying the tone of our teeth without changing the color of the teeth. Teeth whitening can be of various types.

Internal teeth whitening:

This treatment is also known as non-vital teeth whitening, and it is performed in cases where other techniques would not have the desired effects, it has to be performed by a dentist. The process consists of introducing a whitening product inside the dental piece.

External teeth whitening:

This procedure can be carried out by using two products (carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide)

Carbamide peroxide treatment:

It is done at home under the supervision of the dentist. This process can last between twenty days and a month, depending on the concentrations in which the product is found, during this period, a weekly visit to the dentist will be made to check the evolution.

Teeth whitening using hydrogen peroxide:

It is performed in the dental clinic since it is carried out by a specialized dentist. Its duration is approximately one hour.

The mixed teeth whitening treatment:

This procedure consists of two phases, and the dentist performs the first treatment with hydrogen peroxide or carbamide in a high concentration. The second phase is carried out at home, following the dentist, its duration ranges from three days to one month, depending on the first results obtained in the dental clinic.

Adhesive restoration (bonding):

Using this dental cosmetic technique, the dentist can perform the restoration of broken or fractured teeth. Through this procedure, many of the defects of our teeth can be covered. The dentist applies an adhesive layer on the dental piece to be treated, sculpting it later to give the desired look to our smile.

Dental implant:

The dental implant is used to replace those teeth that we have lost; the procedure used is the fixation of an artificial dental piece to the mandibular bone. The results obtained using this dental cosmetic technique remain natural and are much more difficult to perceive than the replacement of pieces using false teeth.

Removable orthodontics:

It is one that we can remove from the oral cavity without having to go to the dentist. Many times this type of orthodontia is used as a second part of the treatment after a period with a fixed orthodontic.

Fixed orthodontics:

It is a type of orthodontia that necessarily has to be removed by a dentist, commonly known as braces. Today technology has advanced to offer much more discreet and aesthetic solutions to the patient.

Aesthetic orthodontics:

This type of orthodontia can be fixed or removable. The fixed variety has ceramic brackets the color of the dental surface; the removable aesthetic orthodontics, also known as invisible orthodontics, consists of transparent splints that are barely noticeable, thus providing hygiene and aesthetics.

If you want more in-depth information about these treatments, or how to solve any of the dental problems that you face in your day-to-day, go to your dental clinic, your dentist will be happy to inform you and explain the best dental cosmetic options. You know, a pretty smile is the best cover letter.