Cosmetic Dentist for Patients from
Santa Fe Springs, CA

Cosmetic dentists are specialists at fixing any surface problems you may have with your teeth. This may involve replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. Cosmetic dentists are qualified to do this as well as other surgeries. Dental implants are a perfect choice when replacing a missing or otherwise unsound tooth, but they are not a good option for repair if a porcelain veneer can be used. Porcelain veneers have been made to hide faults without extraction of the original tooth. Dental implants are included together with porcelain veneers and tooth whitening as forms of cosmetic dentistry. As opposed to porcelain veneers, however, dental implants are a way more invasive procedure.

Dental implants, differing from different somewhat superficial alterations performed by one's cosmetic dentist, are implanted surgically; dental implants are actually placed into gaps poked in one's jaw. Dental implants and porcelain veneers are only two the ways that a dentist can correct your teeth. Dental implants need only be recommended when the natural tooth is missing. Dental implants are ideal for replacement of a tooth, but they are less than ideal for altering an entire smile. In such a case, porcelain veneers may be an alternative. Your dentist will tell you if your teeth are healthy enough for porcelain veneers.