This article addresses some of the questions frequently asked by patients interested in undergoing cosmetic procedures and treatments to improve their smile aesthetics.

 

The Cosmetic Dentist in Green Bay: An Overview

 

When it comes to the cosmetic dentist in Green Bay, most of us are bursting with questions because, as healthy as your teeth may be, there are always improvements we imagine can be made! Whether you would like your teeth to be a shade lighter, a chipped tooth restored or even an entire tooth replaced, the cosmetic dentist in Green Bay is skilled and experienced in the full suite of aesthetic procedures and treatments designed to restore all kinds of smiles to a natural looking result. For your information, here are some of the most frequently asked questions cosmetic dentists receive from patients looking to improve upon their oral esthetics:

 

Question 1 ~ If I wanted to lighten the color of my teeth, could I just buy an over-the-counter tooth whitening treatment?

 

Answer: The short answer is ‘yes’, of course you could, but there are certain considerations you should take some time to mull over. The cosmetic dentist in Green Bay is dedicated to providing individualized treatment for each and every patient, so the results you are going to achieve will be more natural and more beautiful as well as having a much reduced risk of any possible complications. What complications? Well, in all the products used to whiten your teeth, there is a bleaching agent which can be of different concentrations.  Too high a concentration can irritate the gum tissue surrounding your teeth. Symptoms can vary from mild inflammation and sensitivity to actual burns that are very sore! It is for this reason that we prefer you receive professional attention from the cosmetic dentist in Green Bay, or at least to ask us which off-the-shelf teeth whitening treatment will be most gentle on your gums. You should also be very clear on the dosage and frequency with which you use these treatments.

 

Question 2 ~ Does the cosmetic dentist in Green Bay provide cosmetic solutions for gums as well as teeth?

 

Answer: Absolutely! A fundamental component of a beautiful smile is healthy pink gums and an even gum line. Many patients appeal to the cosmetic dentist in Green Bay for solutions to gums that have either receded from the teeth to expose the darker roots underneath, or encroached upon the teeth resulting in a ‘gummy smile’. There are all sorts of reasons why this can occur, but ultimately there are many different cosmetic procedures that can be used to restore evenness and symmetry to the gum line.

 

• The cosmetic dentist in Green Bay refers to a gum specialist who performs gum grafts to encourage the gums to grow to cover the correct length of the tooth in cases where they have receded.

 

• Crown lengthening can be used to remove excess soft tissue where it has encroached upon the tooth, making it look short, square, and ‘stubby’.

 

Question 3: Can the cosmetic dentist in Green Bay cover up the damage done by tooth decay?

 

Answer: It is at the heart of dentistry – regardless of the specialized branch – to eliminate problems relating to oral health. Tooth decay is a major problem that not only affects the quality of your smile, but also your oral and general health! Most people are unaware that the bacteria that cause tooth decay are transmissible to others, especially infants and small children.  For this reason, the cosmetic dentist in Green Bay will assess the extent of damage done and recommend the best option(s) for predictably restoring a tooth to function and aesthetics.