Cosmetic Dentistry
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Summary
If you have stained, broken or uneven teeth, cosmetic dentistry can help. Cosmetic dentistry is different from orthodontic treatment, which can straighten your teeth with braces or other devices.
Cosmetic dental procedures include
- Bleaching to make teeth whiter
- Repairing chips or rough spots with fillings that match your teeth
- Filling cavities with tooth-colored materials
- Reshaping teeth that don't match the others
- Closing gaps between teeth
- Covering broken teeth with porcelain crowns
Treatments and Therapies
- Periodontal Plastic Surgery Procedures (American Academy of Periodontology)
Related Issues
- Peri-Implant Diseases (American Academy of Periodontology)
Specifics
- Dental Implant Surgery (American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons)
- Gum Graft Surgery (American Academy of Periodontology)
- Veneers (Academy of General Dentistry)
Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Dental Implants
(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Esthetics, Dental
(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Tooth Bleaching
(National Institutes of Health)
Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Three-Year Prospective Randomized Comparative Assessment of Anterior Maxillary Single Implants...
- Article: Home-based chemically-induced whitening (bleaching) of teeth in adults.
- Article: A Comparison of Periodontal Health in Primary Molars Restored with...
- Cosmetic Dentistry -- see more articles
Reference Desk
- Glossary of Dental Terms (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Oral Health Glossary (Academy of General Dentistry)
Find an Expert
- Find a Periodontist (American Academy of Periodontology)
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Also in Spanish
Teenagers
- Teens: Want a Brighter Smile? Visit the Dentist, Not the Shopping Mall (Academy of General Dentistry)
Women
- Here Comes the Bride... and Her Teeth Are Nice and Bright (American Dental Association) - PDF