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New York Dentist, Dental Visits NYC Midtown Manhattan Center for Cosmetic Dentistry accepts dental insurance payments for most dental care, e.g. dentures, dental braces, fillings, root canals, bad breath etc, NYC PPO dentist visits are classified general dentistry, so cosmetic teeth whitening is not a covered expense.
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Gummy smileA beautiful smile is like a work of art - the smile is the frame, the gums are the matting, and the teeth are the featured subjects. Much like the cuticles on your fingernail, the gums can cover your tooth structure, making your teeth appear short and fat instead of the shape that "Mother Nature" intended. We routinely correct this in most of our smile makeovers. Gum contouring can be done to reduce the excess gum. The removal of this excess tissue allows for normal sized teeth and for a normal gum line appearance by using an electrosurge or laser to remove the undesirable tissue. Our patients describe the procedure as feeling like a mild pizza burn - like when you eat pizza that is too hot and it burns the roof of your mouth. They typically report that they are fine within a day or so.
Tooth contouring and reshapingTooth reshaping, or contouring, is one of few "instant" treatments now available in cosmetic dentistry. Dental reshaping and contouring is a procedure that can aesthetically improve crooked, chipped, cracked or even overlapping teeth in just one session. Tooth reshaping and dental contouring, is commonly used to alter the length, shape or position of your teeth. Contouring teeth may also help correct small problems with bite. It is common for bonding to be combined with tooth reshaping.
This procedure is ideal for candidates with normal healthy teeth, but who want subtle changes to their smile. The dental contouring procedure can even be a substitute for braces under certain circumstances. It is also a procedure of subtle changes. A few millimeters of reduction and a few millimeters of tooth-colored veneer can create a beautiful smile when performed by a cosmetic dentist, with no discomfort to you.
CandidatesIf you want to remove chips, pits, fractures or grooves in the enamel of your teeth or to eliminate overlaps so that your teeth appear less crowded, this procedure should be discussed with your cosmetic dentist. With a little dental contouring, you can make a huge difference in the way you feel about your smile. Good cosmetic dentistry can give you a smile that is the envy of others.
Tooth contouring by a cosmetic dentist does require that you have normal, healthy teeth. Done right, tooth reshaping, or tooth sculpting, is a safe and conservative way to improve your smile.
Teeth may become weaker if large amounts of enamel are removed, tooth reshaping should be limited to minor changes or combined with veneers or bonding for the best smile.
ProcedurePreparation for dental contouring and reshaping is a team effort with your cosmetic dentist.
Some dentists in cosmetic dentistry even use computer imaging to show you how you will look after the procedure. We will usually mark your teeth with a pen prior to performing the procedure.
This helps us in the sculpting process. As your cosmetic dentist sculpts the tooth, imperfections are artfully eliminated or minimized. A sanding drill may be used to remove small amounts of surface enamel gradually. Abrasive strips are then moved back and forth between your teeth to shape the actual sides of your teeth. Then the teeth are smoothed and polished. Usually anesthetic is not needed. Teeth contouring and reshaping usually can be done in one visit.
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