Restorative vs. Cosmetic Dentistry
In the process of searching for a clinic, you may have encountered the terms “restorative dentistry” and “cosmetic dentistry.” The difference between restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry is that restorative dentistry is intended to fix or slow a health problem that may be occurring in your mouth. For example, restorative dentistry may include filling a cavity, placing a crown or pulling a tooth and replacing it with an implant.
On the other hand, cosmetic dentistry relates to the aesthetic of your smile. An example of cosmetic dentistry is fixing a gap between your front teeth, or shortening teeth that you may feel are too long. These changes can be made using veneers or crowns.
There is considerable overlap between restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and we do it all at STAR Dental Implant Center. While creating a new, beautiful smile, you may decide that you want a classic “Hollywood smile” or “a natural, age-appropriate smile”, regardless of what you want to see in the mirror, we can customize your smile so you will love what you see in the mirror every morning while restoring your chewing function and maintaining your bite, all which are crucial for a healthy mouth.