General Dentistry vs. Cosmetic Dentistry

Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario

Cosmetic dentistry is more popular today than ever. This is because cosmetic dental procedures asre more mainstream, cheaper than they used to be, and generally more available. Cosmetic dentists focus more on the aesthetics of your smile, but that doesn’t mean they have given up on the functionality, or your general oral health. This is because all cosmetic dentists are general dentists, first and foremost, and your dental health is important to the beautiful smiles created by experienced cosmetic dentists like those at Willow Dental.

General Dentistry

For your biannual dental appointments, you go to a general dentist. Your teeth are cleaned by a hygienist and if there are repairs needed to optimize your bite, then your dentist can do this, too. General dentists are seen for cleanings and x-rays, as well as for filling cavities, replacing missing fillings or broken caps, and root canals.

Overall oral health is monitored by your general dentist and any problems should be reported to him as soon as possible. Your oral health can be directly tied to your general overall health. If there is a problem, do not neglect it.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentists look to create beautiful smiles. Patients seeking cosmetic dental work do so for many different reasons, and cosmetic dentists strive to create the best smile possible for their individual patients. Because no two mouths area alike, no two cosmetic dental procedures are the same. Some of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures include:

• Tooth whitening – A cosmetic dentist can professionally whiten your teeth by several shades
• Dental implants – Lost teeth are replaced with dental implants to improve the aesthetics, as well as functionality
• Porcelain veneers – Restoring crooked, stained, or chipped teeth can be done through the porcelain veneers procedure, giving you a bright, beautiful smile

Any procedure used to improve your smile is something a cosmetic dentist can do. But they can also treat your cavities and periodontal disease using general dental procedures.

If you are in the Toronto or Mississauga, Ontario area, and are in need of general dental or cosmetic dental work, please contact the experienced general and cosmetic dentists at Willow Dental for an initial consultation.