Concept and types of cosmetic dentistry
A ‘smile makeover’ improves the appearance of our smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures. Types of Cosmetic Dentistry in Oak Park are listed below. Teeth Whitening: There are whitening products available over the counter at retail stores for convenient at-home whitening: whitening toothpastes, rinses, and white strips. Dental Veneers: Dental veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored porcelain or resin that cover the front surface of the teeth. After removing about a half-millimeter of enamel from the tooth surface, these thin shells are bonded to the front of the teeth, changing their color, shape, size, or length. Dental Bonding: In dental bonding from a dentist in Oak Park, a tooth-colored, putty-like resin, which is a durable plastic material, is applied to the tooth and hardened with an ultraviolet or laser light, bonding the material to the tooth. Dental Crown: A dental crown, also called a cap, fits o...