What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Payson, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona

Dr. Chris Winterholler and Dr. Patrice Winterholler are Phoenix cosmetic dentists who specialize in smile reconstruction. By using cosmetic dentistry treatments, they are able to correct many dental issues and improve the health, function, and overall appearance of a smile. Cosmetic dentistry is a specialized field of dentistry that requires specific training and experience.

You can learn more about cosmetic dentistry by scheduling a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dentist like Dr. Chris Winterholler and Dr. Patrice Winterholler.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is a field of dentistry that pays particular attention to the aesthetic aspect of a smile. It offers treatments to improve the appearance of a smile while enhancing oral health and function.

Cosmetic dentists complete special training that goes above and beyond the training of a general dentist. Their training begins with general dentistry to learn the basics of dental health and treatments. Some cosmetic dentists attend prestigious schools like the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies to learn sophisticated techniques to treat dental issues.

Some of the dental issues that cosmetic dentistry can fix are:

• Discolored or stained teeth
• Misaligned or crooked teeth
• Tooth sensitivity or pain
• Missing or severely damaged teeth
• Ill proportioned teeth

Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments

The cosmetic dentistry treatments offered include:

• Full mouth reconstruction
• Dental implants
• Dental Crowns
• Porcelain veneers
• Tooth recontouring
• Invisalign
• Tooth whitening
• Inlays and Onlays

Advantages to Cosmetic Dentistry

One of the advantages of cosmetic dentistry is that there is no one way to treat a dental issue. Misaligned teeth can be treated with porcelain veneers or Invisalign. Missing teeth can be treated with dental crowns, dentures, or dental bridges. The variety of treatment options helps your cosmetic dentist customize a treatment plan to meet your specific health and aesthetic needs.

Other advantages include:

• Many treatments can be completed in one visit
• The entire mouth is taken in to consideration when creating a treatment plan
• Causes of dental issues are treated to prevent additional issues from occurring

To learn more about cosmetic dentistry and its advantages in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas, please contact the cosmetic dentistry office of Winterholler Dentistry.