Cosmetic Dentistry Vs General Dentistry

The divide between what is referred to as general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry is not as wide as you may be led to believe. In many circumstances, the two work in tandem with one another. There are some key differences in the types of services offered by a general dentist and one that practices cosmetic dentistry in Hartsdale, NY. To learn more about the subject you can turn to your dental professional, Dr. Fred Kriegel.

A Bright and Healthy Smile

General dentistry is concerned primarily with helping us maintain a healthy smile. So in tandem with your good hygiene habits at home, you visit your dentist for regular checkups and dental cleanings.

This is often enough for a smile you're proud to show off, but if you regularly indulge in drinking coffee, wine, smoking, or any of the many colorful foods that stain your teeth then your smile will be shades away from the bright white you wish it was. This is where cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening can help. The bleaching solution used by your dentist breaks up these stains and can transform stained teeth.

Restoring Your Teeth

Alleviating discomfort and restoring your teeth's ability to function as they're supposed to are important aspects of general dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry just takes this one step further.

Dental fillings can put a halt to the spread of decay in an infected tooth and restore it. With cosmetic dentistry in mind, your dentist will use tooth-colored fillings to both restore the function and the natural appearance of your teeth.

The same goes for other forms of tooth repair and restoration. With the same materials used in tooth-colored fillings, your dentist can reshape your teeth to correct a number of small imperfections. Dental veneers are also an option in this cause, with the added benefit of radically transforming your smile when applied to multiple teeth.

Dental crowns can repair teeth that have suffered more extensive damage and will do so almost invisibly, and they are made to match the natural look of your teeth.

Cosmetic Dentistry in Hartsdale, NY

If you are ready to let cosmetic dentistry in Hartsdale, NY, improve both the health and the appearance of your smile schedule an appointment with your dentist, Dr. Kriegel, by dialing (914) 725-1610.