Do you feel uncomfortable smiling because of damaged or rotting teeth? You are not alone. There are 30 million Americans who are missing teeth in either one or both of their jaws, according to the AAID. They and you could be helped by getting smile makeovers, and smile makeovers are exactly what cosmetic dentistry procedures can provide you.
The cosmetic dentistry industry, which is expected to grow by nearly 2 percent each year in the U.S., is concerned with how teeth actually look. The top cosmetic dentists offer treatments that fix the appearance of teeth, in contrast with other branches of dentistry that focus on the actual health of teeth and gums. The mission of cosmetic dentists is to provide their patients with smile makeovers.
There are many cosmetic dental procedures patients can choose from in service of achieving the best smile makeovers. For instance, cosmetic dentists can install dental implants permanently into the jaw socket, capping the implant with a tooth like crown. The AAID reports that approximately 15 million adults in the United States have bridges and crowns replacing their missing teeth, which makes sense because the dental implant industry in the U.S.A. is currently valued at about $1 billion dollars in revenue.
Another cosmetic procedure that can help to create smile makeovers is Invisalign. Invisalign is a new alternative to old school metal braces. Unlike braces of the past, invisalign is smooth, comfortable, and transparent to the point of being almost unnoticeable. However, Invisalign is just as effective as traditional metal braces are at straightening teeth. All of the gain and none of the pain!
The majority of cosmetic dentistry patients who are hoping to get smile makeovers are female and between 41 and 60 years of age. However, anyone who wants smile makeovers can benefit from having dental cosmetics. The typical cost paid by patients who receive cosmetic dental treatments is between $5,000 to $6,000. However, there are times when dental insurance will cover a portion of these costs for smile makeovers. So too are there are certain dentists who will provide cosmetic treatment on a sliding fee scale.
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