Cosmetic dentistry is a specialized branch of dental medicine that focuses on improving the overall appearance and aesthetics of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry services bolster confidence by enhancing the look of your smile, brightening stained teeth, improving the shape of your teeth, concealing chips and cracks, and bringing symmetry to your smile.

The most common cosmetic dental procedures include teeth whitening, dental bonding, and veneers.

While both are dental practitioners, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics are not the same.
 
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on providing the dental care you need when you wish to improve the appearance of your teeth. While all cosmetic dentists have the training to provide general dentistry, not all of them choose to practice it. It’s up to the discretion of the cosmetic dentist whether or not they want to combine the two services or just focus on cosmetic procedures.
 
In comparison, orthodontics is a specialized type of dental care that focuses on improving the position of upper and lower teeth, as well as the jaw, to correct an improper bite. This area of dentistry provides more invasive, comprehensive treatments that are meant to rectify alignment problems.

Cosmetic dentistry offers many options for improving and/or restoring the look of your teeth. The most common procedure performed by cosmetic dentists is teeth whitening, as it allows patients to see observable improvements to their smile without undergoing costly, timely, and invasive treatments.
 
In addition to teeth whitening, dental bonding, veneers, and tooth and gum contouring are also common procedures that take place at a cosmetic dentist’s office.
 
Teeth whitening: Professional teeth whitening can dramatically lighten teeth that have been stained, brightening your smile.Depending on your situation and preferences, in-office or at-home teeth whitening will be provided by your dentist.

Dental bonding: In this procedure, tooth-colored composite resin is applied to the tooth to conceal cracks, eliminate craze lines, hide discoloration, and improve other cosmetic imperfections. In addition, bonding can alter the shape of a tooth to make it more uniform.

Porcelain veneers: Porcelain veneers are strong shells that adhere to the surfaces of your teeth. They are often used to conceal dental flaws such as discoloration, chips, and cracks.

Tooth contouring: In this procedure, a small amount of enamel is removed from the tooth to change its shape.

Gum contouring: In this process, your dentist will remove excess gum tissue and will reshape your gum line for a more symmetrical appearance.
 
During your initial consult, your cosmetic dentist will review your medical and dental history to make sure any procedure that you’re considering can be safely and professionally done. This is also the time to ask any questions that you may have about your treatment so that you can have complete clarity moving forward.

A general dentist is a primary dental care provider, offering both preventative care (such as annual teeth cleanings) and restorative treatments (such as dental fillings, crowns, and bridges). Dental procedures performed by a general practitioner restore the appearance and health of teeth.
 
In comparison, cosmetic dentists primarily focus on beautifying your smile by improving or restoring the appearance of your teeth. Their treatments aim to improve the appearance of both your teeth and gums. It’s important to note that all cosmetic dentists have the training to provide general dentistry. However, not all of them choose to practice it. It’s up to the cosmetic dentist to decide whether they want to combine the two services or simply focus on cosmetic procedures.
 
At Modern Family Dentistry, we practice both cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry so that we can help you navigate a wide variety of dental issues. If you’re interested in pursuing a cosmetic service, contact us today or book an appointment – we’re happy to help you achieve a smile that you can feel proud of and confident in. We are located at 7 Baynard Park Suite A, Newnan, GA 30265. We serve patients from Newnan GA, White Oak GA, Raymond GA, Arnco Mills GA, Sargent GA, Madras GA, Yates GA, and surrounding areas.