Aesthetic dentistry exists at the intersection of art and science, relying on medical evaluation and treatment in addition to an artful eye and good sense of design, symmetry, and balance. Aesthetic dentistry uses a wide array of individually recommended dental treatments to optimize a patient's oral health and enhance the smile with the goal of improving the overall appearance of the teeth and gums.
Aesthetic dentistry can be used to address the color of the teeth, the appearance of the gums, the smile's symmetry, teeth alignment, jaw alignment, and the smile's overall balance with the rest of a person's features.
Aesthetic dentistry relies on several branches of dentistry. For example, a patient with poor oral hygiene might benefit greatly (in terms of health and aesthetics) from an improved oral hygiene and preventative dental care regimen. Other patients, might benefit from restorative treatments or find that they are best able to obtain the smile of their dreams with cosmetic enhancements.
The scientific approach to aesthetic dentistry uses both medical knowledge and expertise to treat existing health issues, restore damaged teeth and gums, and apply cosmetic treatments to enhance the appearance of the smile while improving its balance with a patient's individual facial features and bone structure.
Once a patient has achieved good oral health through general and preventative dental care, aesthetic dentistry predominantly uses a combination of restorative treatments and cosmetic dental services to improve the smile's appearance. These treatments can include simple services such as professional teeth whitening or dental bonding to more complex approaches such as dental implants, crowns, bridges, dental veneers, or orthodontic treatment with Invisalign.
Aesthetic dentistry is not a one-size-fits-all branch of dentistry. Every patient's situation and smile is unique, and thus, requires a completely unique treatment approach. A good aesthetic dentist approaches smile restorations and smile makeovers on an individual basis, looking at each patient as a completely different case while drawing on previous experience, knowledge, and training.
The personalized treatment process begins with a thorough evaluation during which the dentist examines the patient's teeth, gums, and bone structure and take any necessary diagnostic images. During the consultation, our dentist also talks extensively with the patient regarding their concerns and treatment goals. It's essential that the dentist and patient are on the same page with respect to treatment expectations, recommendations, and needs.
After the initial consultation, our dentist provides the patient with a variety of treatment recommendations and options. These will include personalized treatment plans that range in complexity and the potential results. We talk with the patient and answer questions to help patients understand what kinds of results are possible with what kinds of treatments, and we work with each patient to help them determine the course of treatment that will best meet their needs within their treatment preferences.
Whenever possible, we provide visual aids to help patients understand, for example, the kinds of results that can be expected after professional whitening treatments or teeth straightening with Invisalign.
Aesthetic dentistry focuses on improving the overall appearance of the teeth and gums to create a beautiful smile. While aesthetic dentistry is focused on looks, it doesn't exclude general and preventative dentistry because a healthy smile is a beautiful smile. At Decker Dental, we use a broad approach to aesthetic dentistry that strives to help our patients achieve optimal oral health while using restorative and cosmetic treatments to help them create the smile of their dreams.
To learn more aesthetic dentistry or to request an appointment with our cosmetic dentist in Enumclaw, we welcome you to contact our office today.
Call 360.825.3191 or click the link below to schedule an appointment online.
