The aesthetic or cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry focused on solving oral problems for aesthetic results. Since a good image helps improve self-esteem, these interventions contribute to physical and emotional well-being. Usually these treatments are quite fast, effective and painless. Similarly, side effects are virtually nonexistent.

When should seek treatment?

There are cases where the patient has suffered a stroke that damaged the oral harmony causing tooth fractures that can even prevent proper chewing. On the other hand, some bad eating habits or effect of snuff can wear down the tooth, affecting their color, causing cavities and gum weakening. There are also malformations as interincisal diastemas (excessive separation between the anterior teeth) or problems of symmetry, with unusually long or short teeth. In short, any oral problems leading to an aesthetic complex is likely to require treatment or cosmetic cosmetic dentistry.

To what age it is most common and why is it done?

Generally there is no specific age at which intervention is indispensable, since birth defects and accidents can occur at any age. However, after age 40 it is more likely to weaken the gum and which have suffered problems that may have damaged teeth. In these cases cosmetic dentistry is performed to perform teeth whitening, correction of asymmetries and fracture repair. From this age is also common tooth replacement prostheses.