byAlma Abell
In the past cosmetic dentistry was only available to the wealthy class of people, but that has changed. With all of the advances in dental procedures and a more positive outlook from dental insurance companies many if not most of the comprehensive cosmetic dental procedures are available to almost anyone that wants or needs them. Some of the specialized dental procedures available include bridges, crowns and root canals. Dental Implants Salem OR are also now available to almost any adult that has lost a tooth to bring back their smile.
Additional cosmetic procedures that are available include:
Bite correction
Repairs to chipped teeth
White fillings
Mending of fractured teeth
Missing teeth replacement
Fixing discoloration
Fixing or improving the shape and size of teeth
Bringing back your beautiful smile
As you probably know, some people are actually terrified to go to the dentist. For those patients, you can get what is called sedation dentistry. This is where the patient is sedated so that they are assured of a totally pain free experience. For those that get extra panicked, they can get a gas treatment so that they are unconscious during the entire procedure. One moment they are nervous in the chair and the next the procedure is completely finished and they aren’t even aware of it being done. With other sedation treatments, the patients are conscious but completely relaxed.
If you just need general dentistry services, those are also available. You can get an exam complete with X-rays, cleanings, standard cavity fillings and complete preventative care.
Some people will choose to become regular patients in a cosmetic dentist’s office while other would prefer to go to a family dental practice that just happens to have a cosmetic dentist available within their offices or part of their practice.
Having healthy and great looking teeth and gums are good for your physical health and also good for your mental health. What could be worse than having to try to hide your smile because you have problems with your teeth? That embarrassment can really hit your self-confidence hard. Get yourself a dentist, get any problems with your teeth fixed and get on a regular semi-annual Dental Implants Salem OR visit for check-ups and cleanings and you will always have something to smile about.