Cosmetic dentistry is any work performed inside your mouth designed to improve the appearance of your teeth. Sometimes this means added functionality, like a better bite, but primarily it's focused on teeth whitening, alignment, and shape. Cosmetic dentistry is focused on giving you a better smile and boosting your confidence. This is done in a variety of ways, some of which are described below.

Why You Should Consider Cosmetic Dentistry

Straighten Your Smile

After teeth whitening, straightening your smile is one of the most common and functional aspects of cosmetic dentistry. Braces are a traditional method for this, as are retainers and palatal expanders, which are designed to create room for incoming teeth in children. The expanders can also be used if you're missing a tooth, or teeth, and are interested in a tooth implant. This way you can complete your smile and have consistent spacing between your teeth.

Make Your Teeth Glow

When regular teeth cleanings aren't enough, taking advantage of a custom tray whitening system is one way you can remove stains. The first step is making a custom fit tray for your mouth, so all you need to do is fill the trays with whitening gel and wear them when convenient. This has been shown to improve the whiteness of teeth by 4-8 shades. A dentist also has the ability to whiten teeth with specialized products and equipment, and it’s faster than using a whitening tray.

Going a step further than using teeth whitening gel is bonding Lumineers® to your teeth. Lumineers are made of thin porcelain strips and can easily be bonded to your teeth for a lasting difference and noticeable improvement to your smile. Lumineers and porcelain veneers are also used to repair gaps in people’s teeth, such as their front teeth.

When you've decided having a brighter and whiter smile is right for you, contact the dentists at Pure Dental Care NY. Aside from their cosmetic dentistry services they also offer tooth implant and teeth cleaning services. They’re located across from Central Park South in New York City, New York, and you can contact them via the telephone at (212) 256-1292 or on their website to set up an appointment.