National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on Cosmetic Dentistry is the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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Cosmetic Dentistry
If you have stained, broken or uneven teeth, cosmetic dentistry can help. Cosmetic dentistry is different from orthodontic treatment, which can straighten your teeth with braces or other devices.
Cosmetic dental procedures include
- Bleaching to make teeth whiter
- Repairing chips or rough spots with fillings that match your teeth
- Filling cavities with tooth-colored materials
- Reshaping teeth that don't match the others
- Closing gaps between teeth
- Covering broken teeth with porcelain crowns
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Start Here
- Smile Makeovers: Cosmetic Dentistry Today(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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Overviews
- Considering Cosmetic Dentistry(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Cosmetic Dentistry(Academy of General Dentistry)
- Cosmetic Procedures(American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry)
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Treatment
- Plastic Surgery Procedures (for Gums)(American Academy of Periodontology)
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Specific Conditions
- Bonding(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Crown Lengthening(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Crowns(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Dental Implants(American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons)
- Diastema (Gap between Teeth)(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Gum Graft Surgery(American Academy of Periodontology)
- Recontouring(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Tooth Whitening(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Veneers(Academy of General Dentistry)
- Whiter Teeth: What Works?(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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Related Issues
- Bone Augmentation and Nerve Repositioning(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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Pictures & Photographs
- Before and After (Dental Restorations)(American College of Prosthodontists)
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Videos
- Dental Minutes (Oral Health Basics)(American Dental Association)
- Also available in Spanish
- Whitening Your Teeth: What You Need to Know(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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Anatomy/Physiology
- Parts of Your Teeth and Gums(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Surfaces of the Tooth(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Tooth Numbering(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Types of Teeth(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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Financial Issues
- How to Pay for Dental Care(Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Dictionaries/Glossaries
- Glossary of Dental Terms(Academy of General Dentistry)
- Oral Health Glossary(Academy of General Dentistry)
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Directories
- Find a Periodontist(American Academy of Periodontology)
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Organizations
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Teenagers
- Teens: Want a Brighter Smile? Visit the Dentist, Not the Shopping Mall(Academy of General Dentistry)
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Women
- Here Comes the Bride... and Her Teeth Are Nice and Bright(American Dental Association) - PDF
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