Three of the most popular procedures in aesthetic dentistry

25 August 2022

In the modern era, healthy teeth and a charming smile are becoming more and more important. It is impossible to look beautiful without having a healthy, attractive smile. A well-kept mouth and white teeth are seen as a symbol of health and success, and often the first impression we make depends on them.

Dentistry is evolving every day to better meet patient needs. The desire of patients to have an attractive smile has led to the rapid development of aesthetic dentistry, and nowadays, there are already many ways through which they are given the opportunity to get the so-called "Hollywood smile".

Today we would like to talk to you about the three most popular areas of aesthetic dentistry, which are most often referred to by patients, namely: teeth straightening with braces (orthodontics), veneers (orthopedics) and teeth whitening (therapy).

Orthodontic treatment or teeth - straightening with braces

The goal of orthodontic treatment is to improve the aesthetics of the oral cavity, balance the chewing function and maintain the already obtained result. To improve the visual effect of the smile and to solve orthodontic problems, most often patients choose braces. Depending on the individual needs of the patient, an orthodontic treatment plan is drawn up, according to which orthodontic constructions are selected individually. During orthodontic treatment, the patient has a variety of options: plates, caps and brackets, which may be metal, ceramic or lingual (on the inside of the teeth), as well as sapphire and Damon self-ligating brackets.

Metal brackets are the most widespread and, at the same time, affordable construction, which is fixed vestibularly (on the outer surface of the tooth), is strong and reliable.

As for ceramic braces, its advantage is in aesthetics, it repeats the color of the tooth and is less noticeable.

The installation procedure (whether it is ceramic braces, metal braces or lingual braces) depends on the specifics of the patient's oral cavity and the complexity of the orthodontic problem. Therefore, each procedure is individual, but usually lasts from 45 to 60 minutes.

As for the cost of braces, their price depends on both the material and the method of their installation. In the "Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava" dental clinic, we use the highest quality bracket systems, and their price is quite affordable compared to the quality - to find out the price of a specific bracket, sign up for a consultation.

Ceramic veneers

Veneering is the most common method in modern aesthetic dentistry, through which it is possible to adjust the shape, size and color of the tooth as desired. 

Most often, patients choose veneers when they do not like the color or shape of their natural teeth and want to have the so-called "Hollywood smile". But, in addition to aesthetic purposes, veneering is a great solution for many pathological processes in the oral cavity, for example: extensive carious damage to tooth tissue, damage to tooth enamel, tooth wear and other cases. Veneers are made of different materials (ceramic and composite veneers), ceramic veneers are thin plates of porcelain, their thickness is on average 0.3-0.5 millimeters, and it is attached to the tooth from the outside, as a facade.

Veneers are recommended if you have:

• discolored tooth;
• cracks on the teeth;
• slightly worn out  teeth;
• uneven and non-standard shaped teeth;
• deviations between teeth (diastems, trems);

Teeth-whitening

The whiter and brighter the teeth, the more attractive and healthy a person looks. "Hollywood smile"  already counts as a beauty standard in our time, that's why many people turn to various teeth whitening procedures. There are two main methods of teeth whitening:

• Whitening with caps - when whitening teeth with individual caps, the patient uses a whitening gel. This procedure can be performed at home, at a time convenient for you, and the tooth becomes whiter by 2-4 tones.
• "Teeth whitening office system" - the office whitening system is a fairly simple and effective procedure that lasts about 20-40 minutes. The teeth whitening office system involves teeth whitening with the Flash method. The procedure is completely painless for the patient and it is possible to whiten the teeth by 5-7 tones.

It is important to follow the so-called "white diet" for 2 weeks after the teeth whitening procedure. As much as possible, avoid dark colored foods and drinks such as coffee, wine and so on.

"Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava Clinic" offers a comfortable environment equipped with modern technologies, adapted to your needs. The doctors of our clinic will provide you with a professional consultation and help you enjoy a "Hollywood smile" in a short time.