By Arthur Kezian

As more people come under the influence of the mass media, they are turning to a dentist who can enhance their dental presentation like the celebrities. Every man or woman on the street wants to be able to smile widely, while showing off his or her pearly white set of teeth. That image exudes a high level of confidence and success for the wearer.

Hence, many people want the services of a dentist to fix their teeth as best as possible. However, there are various dental services, considered as cosmetic treatments for your teeth, which only experienced and reputable cosmetic dentists can offer.

Range of Cosmetic dentistry

Although you may be dutifully practicing good dental or oral hygiene, you may still be dissatisfied with your healthy teeth. These could be uneven or off-white, which you have no control over. However, for a fee, you can consult a dentist to enhance your teeth’s condition and presentation.

More advanced treatments in cosmetic dentistry involve dental treatments like crowns, bridges and dental veneers. These dental treatments require more advanced dentistry tools and skills for the desired results.

Root canals, prosthetics and periodontics are also part of cosmetic dentistry, which requires the skills of cosmetic dentist who is specialized in these aspects of dental treatment.

You may also find cosmetic bleaching, invisalign and white fillings requests by conscious patients who want whiter and straighter teeth.

Notes on cosmetic dentistry

The services of a cosmetic dentist are getting more popular today than a decade ago. Although the results may not be forever, more and more consumers want to look good for the time being, instead of living an introverted lifestyle.

A good dentist can be very instrumental in making your cosmetic dentistry treatment effective with his quality skill and techniques used. He can also advise you on the better ways to care for your cosmetic procedure to help make the results last longer.

However, you must accept these facts as you consider cosmetic dentistry treatments for yourself. For example, cosmetic bleaching may enhance your discolored teeth by a couple of shades but not to perfect white; your teeth can be discolored again depending on the types of food and activities you subject your teeth to.

You must listen to the advice of the cosmetic dentist on any cosmetic dentistry procedure, as the treatment may have an impact on your general health. For example, cosmetic bleaching is not advisable for those with sensitive teeth. Pain can be brought on with cosmetic dental bleaching.

Invisalign procedures

The next generation is very self conscious about their facial appearance; especially when it comes to their teeth presentation and condition. Invisible braces called “invisaligns” are a common favorite to readjust your crooked or spaced out teeth correctly without using metal braces or wire forms.

There are no obvious public stares when you use invisaligns to straighten your teeth. The procedure is quite simple with the assistance of a 3-D computer image, to mold various sets of invisaligns on your teeth, which you need to wear over different times, to pressure your teeth gently for the proper alignment.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777