Cosmetic dentistry
Generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person's teeth, gums and/or bite. Many dentists refer to themselves as "cosmetic dentists" regardless of their specific education, specialty, training, and experience in this field. This has been considered unethical with a predominant objective of marketing to patients.
Dental veneers
Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.
Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.
Soft Dentures
Some people have a hard time adjusting to the acrylic base of dentures. Discomfort can occur when chewing as the acrylic hits and rubs against the gums. Experiencing these feelings each day can make a person very unhappy and put them in pain. However, a solution has been found! Soft Dentures, or flexible dentures, have a soft, flexible base that is able to contour to your mouth. No glue needed, these Soft Dentures make chewing easy and painless, while staying in place. The trick to the Soft Dentures has to do with the undercut of the ridge of the gums. The dentures are flexible enough to hook into the undercuts. This is what makes Soft Dentures so stable. The main difference between the Soft Denture and a regular denture is the coating of flexible resin that is put on the base of the Soft Denture. This special resin is what makes the Soft Dentures more stable and more comfortable to wear.
