At our dental practice, Doctors Guster, Losey, and Mack often receive questions about their cosmetic dental services. Patients will want to receive a more aesthetically pleasing treatment, but remain concerned that these treatments will not last long or will break easily. While traditional restorations may be effective in some cases, this is not to say cosmetic dentistry is only about looking healthy.
Cosmetic dentistry also helps you maintain your optimal oral health through the restorative benefits of some of its procedures.
Composite Dental Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings made of a composite resin are popular for patients who do not want their restorations to be noticed. Some patients also feel more comfortable using resin because the alternative, metal fillings, are much more noticeable in the smile.
Composite fillings also have their practical benefits. These fillings are sturdy enough to make the tooth they restore functional again, yet remaining flexible enough to match the shape of the tooth when first applied by our Marysville dentists. The malleable, strong nature of composite resin means that teeth restored in this manner are able to endure for several years for long-lasting results.
Porcelain Restorations
Dental crowns and fixed bridges can all be made of different materials depending on the particular needs of the teeth being restored. A popular option for patients seeking cosmetic benefits is porcelain, which has a similar color, texture, and sheen to those of a natural, healthy tooth.
Porcelain is also a particularly strong dental material. While dentists value traditional metal crowns for its strength, porcelain can still stand up to the stress of chewing. There are even different types of dental porcelain which can be used, each with a different balance between aesthetic quality and durability, in order to best serve your particular needs. If your teeth are in a situation where pure porcelain crowns will not work for you, then our Marysville practice can instead utilize a zirconia crown; sometimes referred to as "white metal," this material is much more durable than porcelain while still offering cosmetic benefits.
Call Us for Cosmetic Dental Solutions
Guster Losey & Mack DDS Inc provide these cosmetic services and others to their patients in Marysville, Plain City, Richwood, Bellefontaine, and the surrounding Columbus Metropolitan Area communities. To learn how else our team of dentists can best help you, or to schedule your cosmetic dentistry appointment, call our office today!