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Cosmetic Dental

Advances in dental technology means getting that perfect smile is easier than ever before. However, before you go out and have those veneers, please read our guide to cosmetic dental procedures. Dentists are charging more and more money for treatments that may not be in the best interests of your dental health and pocket book. How can I find average prices for Cosmetic Dental Treatments, and ensure that I am getting value for money?

What are the dangers of Veneers?
Many people are rushing out and having a full set of veneers only to find out that they need a full set of root canals to go with those veneers a few years down the line. Once the root canal has failed, the only alternative left is a very expensive implant. Traditional porcelain veneers require the tooth to be shaped by shaving the tooth to make room for the veneer. Although your cosmetic dentist will take steps to avoid damaging the structure of the tooth, once the tooth enamel is weakened it becomes much easier for the dental bacteria that cause tooth decay to push through the weak layer of shaved enamel and into the tooth. Having your tooth shaved and the veneers fitted is irrepairable. Once done you are stuck with it.

What are Good Alternatives to Veneers?
Speed braces and Lumineers can be good alternatives to veneers. The new speed braces have a special self adjusting mechanism that puts greater more efficient force onto the teeth to make them move much quicker. Combined with cosmetic procedures, Speed Braces can avoid the lengthy times for traditional orthodontic treatments, and preserve the entire natural tooth.

Lumineers.
A new type of Veneer is theLumineers which is the brand name for a very thin veneer, that often does not shaving of the original tooth. Not everyone is a good candidate for Lumineers.