Orthodontics as a Part of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a treatment that we take up when we want to have beautiful and flawless white teeth. It treats discolored and fractured teeth and can rectify major defects. Methods used by cosmetic dentistry are teeth whitening, bonding, veneers, tooth colored filling, etc. To get that perfect set of white teeth you first need to get your teeth straightened. Cosmetic dentistry can be successful only after successful orthodontics procedures.
Orthodontics is that part of dentistry which deals with common dental irregularities. People may have problems regarding the positioning of their teeth. One can have gaps between the teeth, overcrowding, protruding teeth, crooked teeth, a deep overbite (when upper jaw overlaps the lower jaw too vertically), or may even have chewing problems. Gaps between the teeth can be too much at times or teeth may be positioned so close together that it becomes difficult to chew properly. Orthodontics takes care of all these problems by repositioning your teeth. It is only after this cosmetic dentistry takes over to present you the perfect smile.
It is advisable to realign your teeth or jaw as early as possible. Ideally it should be rectified during teen years. But going for orthodontics in the later years is not much of a problem. The orthodontists use various simple or sophisticated equipments depending on the extent of the irregularities. It depends on the amount of repositioning one needs. Braces are often required as a part of cosmetic dentistry. They help the patient to straighten their teeth and help in shaping the jaw. Once the repositioning is done by the orthodontics one can go in for bonding, veneering, or teeth bleaching.
When the teeth are not in a healthy state problem arises in cosmetic dentistry. Tooth decay is a common problem faced by cosmetic dentistry. When the teeth are overcrowded some teeth are positioned over the others. To bleach the teeth properly they must have a close normal shape. Otherwise, during the whitening process the teeth underneath the other will not get bleached properly. This way the patient will not get satisfactory result.
In case you are doing the whitening procedure at home it becomes even more dangerous. The gel has to be spread on the mouth tray and has to be fitted on your teeth properly. In case you have crooked teeth the tray will not fit and gel may leak to other portion of the mouth and harm you.
Before you take up cosmetic dentistry you must visit an orthodontist’s office. If you are looking for major reshaping you have to consult your dentist and follow whatever he or she advices. If you are asked to wear braces you should immediately go for it. Even if you are not going for cosmetic dentistry it is advisable to visit orthodontics in case you are suffering from tooth decay or overcrowding. If these are not taken care of in time, you may suffer form toothache or even lose the teeth later. So, before you decide to get a pearly white smile make your teeth healthy.
Alice Campbell
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yes.
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Yes.
If you’re asking this because of certain insurance policies, the only way to receive orthodontic care is if the misplaced teeth are causing pain.
That’s the only reason why I have braces. Because my crooked teeth were causing me pain.
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yes it is. it’s kinda like getting something else done. if you dont like the way you look and you get it medically changed, its cosmetic. anything "fake" that is used to fix something real is cosmetic!
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im going to be an orthodontist technician
It can be, but orthodontics are also medical — meaning they can correct the bite and do non-cosmetic changes to people who already have straight teeth.
It is important to note that not all cosmetic dentists can do orthodontics and not all orthodontists will do every aspect of cosmetic dentistry, such as veneers and certain types of whitening. It is best to call and find out what they offer and be evaluated to see which one you might benefit the most from 
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adult in braces for non-cosmetic reasons
yes it is…
orthodontists are very much needed in the starting and finishing stages of certain dental and cosmetic surgeries.
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Not always!!……because sometimes orthodontic treatment has to be given due to functional reasons…..because when the teeth dont meet in proper alignment, it affects masticatory efficiency and that’s why in such cases orthodontic treatment is undertaken ……….though, cosmetics might not be a problem in these cases.
I hope you get my point !!
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MDS dental surgeon with 25 yrs in prof
ive always thought it to be primarily medical…correcting badly placed teeth, as in realigning them etc
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January 13th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
is orthodontics a part of cosmetic dentistry???????