{"id":231,"date":"2019-02-20T15:04:52","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T15:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=231"},"modified":"2019-03-26T15:06:10","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T15:06:10","slug":"your-dentist-explains-restorative-vs-cosmetic-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/your-dentist-explains-restorative-vs-cosmetic-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Explains Restorative vs. Cosmetic Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/your-dentist-explains-restorative-vs-cosmetic-dentistry\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_246236879__1553612338_96098-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"person smiling\" class=\"wp-image-232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_246236879__1553612338_96098-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_246236879__1553612338_96098-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_246236879__1553612338_96098.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people have heard of either cosmetic or restorative dentistry, but don&rsquo;t know how both can be beneficial to them. Do you typically cover up your oral imperfections when you&rsquo;re having a funny conversation or move to the back of the work Christmas party photo? Whether you&rsquo;re looking into cosmetic bonding or dental implants, both procedures offer you health benefits that could have lasting impacts on your day-to-day life and boost your self-confidence. With all the problems that could go wrong in your mouth, your dentist explains each of your options and which ones could benefit you.  <\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Restorative Dentistry?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At some point in your life, you&rsquo;ve probably had dental work\ndone to fix an oral problem. It&rsquo;s nearly impossible to avoid. Restorative\ndentistry is management that your dentist does on your mouth to take preventive\nand corrective steps for a better and healthier you. It ensures your mouth\nstays healthy and focuses on your long-term oral wellbeing. Some restorative\nprocedures that can bring back your smile include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Crowns <\/strong>are\nused to cover a damaged tooth and improve its shape and appearance.<\/li><li><strong>Bridges <\/strong>typically\nreplace one or more teethand fill\nin gaps in your smile and fix bad bites. <\/li><li><strong>Dentures\nand partials <\/strong>custom-made prosthetics that help when someone has suffered\nsevere tooth loss. <\/li><li><strong>Fillings<\/strong>\ntreat cavities and restore the strength of your decayed, cracked or damaged teeth.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Cosmetic Dentistry?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After chipping your tooth when you were a child or from years of drinking coffee, it&rsquo;s no\nwonder why you would want to find ways to brighten and fix your smile. That&rsquo;s\nwhere cosmetic dentistry comes in. Your perfect smile can help you feel more\nconfident and attractive and is worth investing in. Some great ways to perfect\nyour smile through cosmetic dentistry are: <\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Invisalign\naligners<\/strong> can give you the straight smile you&rsquo;ve been dreaming of without\nall the metal and brackets and in a shorter amount of time than braces.<\/li><li><strong>Teeth\nwhitening<\/strong> &nbsp;can help to fix your\ndiscolored teeth and make your smile shine. <\/li><li><strong>Cosmetic bonding<\/strong>\nsculpts your chipped or cracked tooth to make it whole again. <\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Option Would Be Best for Me?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With so many options, it&rsquo;s best to consult your dentist\nabout which may be best for you. Both restorative and cosmetic dentistry have many benefits to offer you. Cosmetic services\noffers more aesthetic advantages while restorative care can provide you a sound\nand healthy smile for years to come. Sometimes, you may need both to achieve\nthe smile of your dreams without worrying about potential oral health problems.\n<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re looking to repair cracked, missing or chipped\nteeth, or have your smile straightened to help with your self-confidence, your\nrestorative or cosmetic dentist can help. Schedule your appointment to get\nestimates on your perfect smile. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our dentists are dedicated to giving you not only an\naesthetically pleasing smile, but a\nhealthy one. With decades of expertise to offer you, Flenniken Family Dentistry\nfocuses on providing you with the most up-to-date dental care and technology.\nOffering everything from Invisalign aligners to dental implants, you won&rsquo;t need\nto visit anywhere else. To schedule an appointment or for any questions, visit\nour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\ncontact us at (717) 249-7777.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most people have heard of either cosmetic or restorative dentistry, but don\u2019t know how both can be beneficial to them. Do you typically cover up your oral imperfections when you\u2019re having a funny conversation or move to the back of the work Christmas party photo? Whether you\u2019re looking into cosmetic bonding or dental implants, both procedures offer you health benefits that could have lasting impacts on your day-to-day life and boost your self-confidence. With all the problems that could go wrong in your mouth, your dentist explains each of your options and which ones could benefit you. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/your-dentist-explains-restorative-vs-cosmetic-dentistry\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dentist in Carlisle | Cosmetic Dentistry | Restorative Dentistry | Invisalign | Crowns<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Restorative and cosmetic dentistry offer important benefits to your oral health. 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