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With summer soon at hand, maybe you’ve recently been hearing talk about cosmetic dentistry. It wouldn\u2019t be surprising \u2013 many people want to spruce up their smiles<\/a> for fun in the sun. That said, just what is cosmetic dentistry in the first place? You\u2019d do well to settle that point before you get a treatment, so your Cocoa Beach dentist is here to address it. Here\u2019s a primer on the field of cosmetic dentistry and some examples of its standard services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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A Definition of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of dental work tries to improve (or maintain) oral health, but that isn\u2019t the main goal of cosmetic dentistry. The latter aims to enhance your grin\u2019s appearance \u2013 your teeth, gums, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given this goal, cosmetic dentistry\u2019s procedures aim to fix smile flaws. These might range from chipped and cracked teeth to tooth stains and \u201cgummy\u201d smiles. It follows that you shouldn\u2019t expect cosmetic dental work to treat cavities and infections; it doesn\u2019t have such preventive or restorative effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic dentistry has gotten especially popular in recent years, as social media puts a very strong emphasis on one’s looks. People the world over look to it for ways to make their grins gorgeous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard Cosmetic Dental Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you see a cosmetic dentist, you can expect them to offer several standard services. These include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth Whitening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Teeth whitening is a procedure that directly brightens your smile. To do so, it uses a strong bleaching gel to remove mild to moderate stains from your enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern teeth whitening has two forms: in-office and at-home. With the first type, the dentist applies the bleaching gel at their office during a one-hour visit. At-home whitening, though, consists of wearing gel-filled trays over two weeks for a few hours each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain Veneers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In essence, porcelain veneers are thin shells placed on the fronts of one\u2019s teeth. Their main role is to hide a wide range of smile flaws \u2013 stains, cracks, chips, etc. \u2013 from view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since veneers are highly versatile, they often cost more than other cosmetic dental options. You\u2019ll want to note that point as you consider your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Crowns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While dental crowns are protective, tooth-colored ones have cosmetic perks. Their placement can hide dark cavities, chips, and fractures from the people around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most tooth-colored crowns are ceramic, but they can also be made from other materials. Key examples would be zirconia and similar substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should have a sense of what cosmetic dentistry is now. Therefore, go ahead and get treatment before the summer fully starts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nawrocki Dental<\/a> is based in Cocoa Beach, FL. Led by Drs. Gary Nawrocki<\/a> and Jeff Lineberry<\/a>, our practice is proud to offer highly effective, experienced, and personalized dentistry. We always strive to meet each smile\u2019s specific needs, whether you\u2019re coming in for a dental checkup or some teeth whitening. This approach ensures you leave each appointment with a better grin! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (321)-783-7514<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With summer soon at hand, maybe you’ve recently been hearing talk about cosmetic dentistry. It wouldn\u2019t be surprising \u2013 many people want to spruce up their smiles for fun in the sun. That said, just what is cosmetic dentistry in the first place? You\u2019d do well to settle that point before you get a treatment, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-630","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nAn Aesthetic Primer: What is Cosmetic Dentistry? - Nawrocki Dental Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Just what is cosmetic dentistry, and how it can help your smile over time? 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