But in reality, smile is how your teeth are proportioned to the rest of the face. Large or Small teeth, gap between teeth, Stains on the teeth, all may be a reason to get the smile corrected.
There are many ways by which smile can be beautified but the popular way are Orthodontics (Braces & wires) & Cosmetic dental treatment to correct the smile. Resin bonding, Veneers and Fixed teeth are ways by which smile can be beautified.
Resin bonding takes 1-2 visits approximately one to two hours per tooth. It acts wonderfully in masking the stains and certain defects immediately through cosmetic dental treatment or through cosmetic dental surgery. Although we suggest that every year you should visit best cosmetic dental clinicthree to four times for professional cleaning from the best cosmetic dental dentist. Regular maintenance, minor repairs and polishing are frequently required for avoiding major dental surgery. Usual life expectancy is three to eight years. These materials are not as strong as natural tooth therefore, it is advisable to avoid biting down directly with front teeth.
Fixed teeth and veneers take 1-2 visits that involves sculpting of teeth and then crowns are placed. Crowns are preferred over bonding in cases where maximum strength is needed. Sometimes there may be a need to desensitise the tooth in cosmetic dentistry.
Experience Post Treatment
If you have undergone cosmetic dental surgeryof your teeth requiring Local Anaesthesia; you may experience numbness, which may last for a few hours and in rare circumstances for few days. This is because of the local anaesthesia.
Further to any new cosmetic dental treatment or fixing of any new thing/s in your mouth a feeling of foreign body, discomfort or some pain may be normal. You may expect the same to go away in a few days. If the discomfort or pain is not bearable you may take a tablet. Paracetamol 500 milligram one tablet SOS after confirming with the attending dentist or your physician.
Further to any surgery or removing of teeth or root canal therapy or filling/s or implants etc; you may experience mild sensitivity, swelling or mild discomfort in the initial phase for few hours to few days. After 3 hours of the operation; you may use lukewarm saltwater gargles/rinses. If you feel necessary, you may call the cosmetic dental clinicif any additional medicine is required.
After any treatment in mouth; It is common to experience increase inflow of saliva which is good for healing. If there is dryness you should check your blood sugar or diabetic condition & inform the office of the same.
After any treatment in mouth, there may be feeling of discomfort in speech. Your new teeth or restoration requires some time for you to get used to it. Situation usually becomes better each day and resolves in few days.
You must follow the instructions in regards to brushing, flossing and maintaining oral hygiene. Usual care is fine. If special care is needed you would be informed accordingly.
If you experience any food damaging your teeth fixed like chipping or cracking, avoid the same and report to the office. Avoid sticky food such as chewing gum, chikki or any unusually hard food that can damage or dislodge your fixed teeth. Pencils, ice, pins, fingernails etc. can easily damage or dislodge your fixed teeth.
Your food pigments can discolour your natural teeth as well as the teeth fixed for you. Avoid or minimize foods that causes excessive discoloration like tea, coffee, red wine, berries, pan, gutka etc. Smoking and alcohol directly affect the colour of your teeth and also weaken the supporting tissues. Use this as an opportunity to give up the habit of smoking and alcohol intoxication.
Most of the times even if you grind or clench your teeth you are not aware of the same as it can occur involuntarily during day and at night. The effects are very damaging. However, if you come to know of grinding or clenching at night or otherwise; inform the attending dentist immediately so that necessary steps to minimize the damages can be taken. Also inform the office if you need damage prevention appliances in particular if you are involved in sports.
Many a times a gap may be present between your gums & new fixed teeth. Such gap is necessary for sanitation which helps keep your hums in healthy condition. Food easily gets cleaned from such gaps. You may use water pick to clean this area.