The Science and Art of Cosmetic Dentistry
Your smile is one of your greatest assets and plays a powerful role in your success in both business and life. Unfortunately, few of us are born with perfect smiles, and almost all of us experience dental imperfections at some point in our lives. In previous eras, people generally had to live with those imperfections, and had no real viable way to correct them. Thanks to the advent of modern dentistry, however, patients can now get access to a full range of cosmetic solutions to enhance their smiles. But how many of them consider both the science and art involved in today’s cosmetic dentistry?
The Science is Obvious…
We all understand that dentistry is science. Dentists are trained to apply a variety of medical tools and procedures to correct dental concerns and improve oral health. Like doctors, dentists undergo rigorous educational programs to learn the skills needed to perform these procedures and help patients preserve and protect their teeth and gums. And dental science is a very real thing, based on comprehensive research, analysis, and experimentation over time.
Yes, the science is obvious.
… But Artistic Sensibilities are Important Too!
What few of us bother to consider, however, is that cosmetic dentistry is art as well. If it were only science, then there would be few variations between most people’s smiles. And what a dull, uninspired world that would be, right? Fortunately, there are artistic considerations that come into play whenever aesthetics beauty is involved. It’s true of interior design, it’s true with landscaping, and it’s true for dentists as well.
Cosmetic dentistry requires dentists to understand things like beauty, harmony, and proportions. Yes, patients may consciously want to enjoy a smile similar to their favorite Hollywood celebrity, but the dentist ponders deeper concerns like symmetry and balance, how the gums’ appearance impacts the teeth, the size and shape of a patient’s lips, These and other aesthetic factors are weighed and considered as the dentist works with you to create the right plan to achieve your smile goals.
The Tools of the Artist
Armed with those artistic and scientific considerations, the cosmetic dentist can choose from a variety of dental tools to achieve your aims. You may need veneers to cover over surface imperfections. You may simply need dental crowns or implants to restore full function and aesthetic beauty. And you’ll almost certainly want to avail yourself of teeth whitening to ensure that your teeth are at their pearly-white best.
The important thing, of course, is the outcome. And here is where cosmetic dentistry truly combines the best elements of science and art. Your cosmetic dentist will provide treatment that protects your teeth, restores full dental function, and improves the overall aesthetics of your smile. That expert blend of science and art will help you to enjoy greater aesthetic harmony and balance, while preserving your teeth and gums so that they can serve your needs throughout your life.
If you or someone you know could benefit from improvements to their teeth and gums, it’s time to consider the many benefits of cosmetic dentistry!