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started by bettyjoschope on 30 Jun 14
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    Many people go to a cosmetic dentist simply because they want their smile to be more attractive. However, cosmetic dentistry offers a lot in the way of making mouths healthier as well. Beyond teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, a cosmetic dentist can help you with periodontal disease, fillings that have become loose and harmful, and more. Here are some of the ways your cosmetic dentist in colorado springs can help you have a healthier mouth and smile.

    Periodontal disease is caused by poor oral hygiene. There have also been connections made between periodontal disease and smoking. A dentist will diagnose it through x-rays when gum tissue that is supposed to be attached to the teeth is abnormal. The degree of periodontal disease will be determined by looking at the pockets between the tooth and the gum to see how much detachment there actually is. Once your cosmetic dentist has decided how severe the condition is and how far your periodontal disease has progressed, you can discuss treatment options ranging from behavioral changes to dental plastic surgery.

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    If your Betty Jo Schope professional decides that periodontal plastic surgery is needed, they will explain the next steps for you. This surgery is meant to restore as much as possible the function of and form to the lost gum tissue, periodontal ligament, and bone that is affected that supports your tooth or multiple affected teeth. The main goal is to make the life of the tooth and gums longer and make them more useful. There is no real cure for periodontal disease, but the surgery can help remove severely affected tissue and with behavioral changes like practicing better oral hygiene (brushing and flossing daily, etc.) the gums can be healthier and regain a more normal appearance.

    Fillings are another way the cosmetic dentists at www.schopedental.com can make your smile healthier. In the past, the only option for fillings were metal amalgam fillings, some of which were found to be made up of harmful materials that made people sick over time. Now cosmetic dentists are able to use much safer, healthier materials like porcelain and composite resins that not only look just like a natural tooth, but will not make you sick in any way. The porcelain used by dentists very closely mimics the makeup of the enamel of a natural tooth extremely well. Metallic fillings never really bonded with the tooth. Instead, they sat on top and provided a limited amount of protection. Composite resin and porcelain fillings will make your teeth healthier than ever because they bond directly to them and make them strong.

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