The difference between general and cosmetic dentist Bel Air   by Alice Shown

in Health / Dental Care    (submitted 2012-02-14)

A cosmetic dentist Bel Air is a bit different than a general dentist. Cosmetic dentists go through much of the same training, but they specialize in the cosmetic aspects of dentistry instead of the general physical oral health of the patient.

If you visit a cosmetic dentist Bel Air, you are not going in to have a cavity filled, your teeth cleaned, or a root canal done. You are going for something like teeth whitening, veneer placement, or teeth straightening of some kind.

If you have teeth that are yellowed or discolored from age or stained from coffee drinking, cosmetic dentists can fix that problem for you. If you want to whiten your teeth, a cosmetic dentist Bel Air will take a mold of your teeth to see how they lay within your mouth. The dentist would use that mold to make a tray that will hold a particular formula in place around your teeth. The formula will bleach the stains off of your teeth and restore them to their original white color. The formation of the tray is very important because if you get the formula on your gums, they could get irritated. Once you have the tray and the formula, you can use the procedure as often as your dentist directs until your teeth are as white as you want them. Teeth whitening, however, does not work for everyone. If it does not work on a patient, that patient might need veneers instead.

Veneers are replacement teeth that are placed over old teeth. They are used to help whiten a smile, replace missing teeth, broken teeth, or otherwise damaged areas. They are generally not a necessary item, but they can make a smile look and feel completely different.

Cosmetic dentists can also reshape current teeth by making them longer, shorter, rounder, or pointier. This procedure is one that does not hurt since it only deals with the teeth and not any nerves. It can be done in a short amount of time and can improve the overall look of your teeth.

If you are considering looking into a cosmetic dentist Bel Air, make sure to check with your health insurance company. Many of these types of procedures are not covered by health insurance so you will need to come up with the money on your own. Many cosmetic dentist Bel Air offices offer plans to help you pay off your procedures in steps instead of all at once. You will need to make sure you are okay paying the full price yourself, however, before you agree to the procedure.

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