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The Difference Between Restorative Dentistry And Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is dentistry that deals with fixing your smile and the general appearance of your teeth. Where cosmetic dentistry is concerned, the focus here is the art, not the actual science behind the procedure. Although cosmetic dentistry is not considered a recognized specialty in the world of dental care and profession, however it does take years of extensive studies and training to become a cosmetic dentist and be able to perform the procedures available today.

In general terms a cosmetic dentist is actually a restorative dentist who has studied and trained extensively for the concepts of smile design and the usage of dental materials that create the best possible smile for an individual.

The Actual Difference Between Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry

Although cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry actually overlap each other, as both at times will utilize crowns and implants for teeth restoration as an example, the main difference between the two is their focus and the level of expertise of the dentist. The cosmetic dentist is one who goes beyond the restoration procedures. Where a restorative dentist would stop at helping an individual achieve a set of full functioning teeth, a cosmetic dentist will go beyond, not only correcting the teeth’s functioning but will also seek to attain results that match well with the individual’s idea of a perfect smile. This requires quite some expertise and a very accurate level of finesse as the cosmetic dentist needs to pay attention to even the minutest of details such as how much teeth should a person have visible while he/she smiles etc.

Restorative dentistry will also fix structural problems to your teeth such as damaged or missing teeth. Restorative dentists use devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, onlays, inlays and also dental implants to restore your teeth and their proper functioning. But that’s where restorative dentistry ends. If you want to enhance your smile, you should always seek help from a cosmetic dentist as they go into the art of it along with the science. Cosmetic dentistry is completely concerned with the aesthetic enhancements of your teeth. If you think you have an aesthetic flaw with your smile, you can always consult a cosmetic dentist for help. Cosmetic dentistry can eliminate these problems for you to help boost your overall confidence and appearance.

All dental treatments that involve aesthetic enhancements to your smile are considered cosmetic. They simply focus on the appearance of your teeth and help you restore their function and the overall oral health as well. A few cosmetic dentistry treatments can include the following:

  • Teeth whitening
  • Porcelain veneers
  • Porcelain crowns
  • Porcelain bridgework
  • Composite bonding
  • Dental implants
  • Teeth straightening
  • Tooth-colored filling
  • Aligners

These are just a few examples of the cosmetic dentistry procedures you might be able to opt for. however one major difference between cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry is the actual cost of the treatment procedures which might be a bit high for cosmetic dentistry treatments.

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