SMILE DESIGNING

Every person is unique, and so is their smile. A smile serves as an invitation to our fellow human beings to get to know us. Stars show us how it’s done: Julia Roberts, George Clooney, etc., have particularly attractive smiles. Not everyone is naturally blessed with beautiful, even, white teeth. Do you only smile and laugh with your hand covering your mouth or with your lips closed? This can be a thing of the past now. Smile and laugh spontaneously, joyously, confidently, and in a relaxed way. Smile designing in Kolkata however has not become that wide. You may come across some prominent orthodontists who are equipped with the knowledge of the same. Hence, you should be extra careful while selecting the expert who can do the job safely without hampering your face and mouth. For finding out an expert, you can refer to internet, or can take recommendations from friends or relatives.

We live in a beauty conscious society. No wonder, the smile on the face adds to one’s charms & beauty but it has a more important role of improving one’s self-image. It is rightly said that smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

SMILE DESIGNING is a process whereby complete oral hard and soft tissues are studied and certain changes are brought about which will have a positive influence on overall esthetics of face. One of the greatest assets a person can have is a smile that shows beautiful natural teeth.

Smile designing procedures are essential for smiles that are defective, unappealing or ugly. The defects may lie in the colour or shape of the teeth. Defects or excessive visibility of the supporting gums can also contribute to ugly smiles.

• Veneers-a thin strong shell of tooth colours ceramic to cover stained or misshapen teeth.
• Zirconia crowns-state of the art material for cosmetic dental treatment
• Ceramics-replaces tooth coloured portion of the crown
• Instant tooth whitening-dental bleaching to whiten and add sparkle to the smile instantly
  chipped teeth-to correct partially broken teeth exactly like earlier natural teeth with a process called bonding.
• Gap closure-commonly done to correct ugly spaces between teeth
  tooth contouring-to re contour the teeth aesthetically into an appealing smile
  computer guided analysis-smile analysis for advanced cases
• Laser gum contouring-for gummy smiles or dark gums that show up on smiling are used to enhance ones smile.
• Smile makeover-a mixture of various above techniques, mainly used as a bridal smile makeover

Modern advances in orthodontic (braces) treatment

The best way to treat crooked & overlapping teeth; protruded teeth; and teeth with large spaces in between is by wearing braces for some time (also known as orthodontic treatment).

Orthodontic treatment allows teeth to be gradually moved to the position in your mouth so as to best compliment your face and once your braces are off you are ready to flash your best possible smile.

This treatment has come a long way from earlier days and now you have a wide range of braces to choose from. Miniature stainless brackets which can have changeable coloured rings on them are a favourite with school kids. Other prefers to wear polycrystalline ceramic braces which are white in colour & match with the tooth colour. Mono crystalline ceramic braces are completely transparent & offer the highest degree of esthetics.

For the even more discerning we have on offer state of the art lingual braces which are fitted on the inner side of the teeth and are hence not visible even on close range. Minor corrections can also be achieved with invisible aligners.

All braces are stuck to teeth with special adhesives/glue and the entire process of treatment is painless, very comfortable & quick with no restrictions in normal lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, Braces treatment can be undertaken at any age and even though most patients are teenagers & young adults.

Adjunctive treatments

Adjective procedures like lip augmentation, wrinkle removal with fillers and Botox, skin polishing, laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation are the available therapies to correct and brighten your look. Increasingly, older people are now choosing to have what they missed out at a younger age-a beautiful, confident smile.

PLEASE CONTACT FOR A BETTER SMILING TOMORROW:

Dr Kamlesh Kothari is an Oro-Facial Plastic Surgeon- and Dental Implantologist is the Head of the Department –Facio-Maxillary Surgery-at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata.

He can be contacted at Aesthetica – Facial cosmetic surgery and dental implant clinic

No.6 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, next to USA consulate, Kolkata

Mobile – 9830193000, 9830183000

Email – drkamleshkothari@gmail.com

Website – www.happyface.co.in

Dental Implants – Fixed teeth for Life

Some tortures are physical and some are mental, but the one that is both is dental. The world always looks brighter from behind a smile……………..

A smile creates happiness at home, fosters good will in business and is the countersign of friendship. Investing in a good bite and a pleasing smile is the need of modern healthy life.

A dental implant is a “root” device, usually made of titanium, used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth.

Once a tooth is lost, the bone around the root of the missing tooth gradually recedes causing poor tooth alignment and an aged look. Dental implants prevent this loss of bone and shifting of teeth, maintaining the facial structure and prevent the collapsed look of the face – usually seen in old age.

Alternate options of missing teeth replacement are fraught with problems. A dental bridge requires grinding of the enamel (the hardest substance in the body) which weakens otherwise healthy teeth. Till implants were invented, millions of people had to endure removable dentures with a host of problems like loose fit, pain, falling out of dentures while eating, talking or sneezing. Many denture wearers become social recluses due to embarrassment of ill-fitting dentures. But today the solution is fast and easy; it takes only a few hours to get rid of problems you have been dealing for years.

The benefits of Dental Implants:-

Appearance – Dental implants are a permanent solution that look and feel natural, like your own teeth. The mouth is restored as closely as possible to its natural state. By replacing the entire tooth, including the root, it is possible to replicate the function of natural teeth, with a strong, stable foundation that allows comfortable biting and chewing. In addition, nothing in the mouth looks, or feels artificial.

Comfort – Removable dentures can irritate your gums. Implants are pain free. Implants preserve the integrity of facial structures. By preventing the bone restoration that would normally occur with the loss of teeth, the facial structures remain intact. This is particularly important when all of the teeth are missing, as the lower one-third of the face collapses if implants are not placed to preserve the bone.

Durability – Implants are durable and will last many years – a lifetime with good care. Implants preserve the integrity of facial structures. By preventing the bone restoration that would normally occur with the loss of teeth, the facial structures remain intact. This is particularly important when all of the teeth are missing, as the lower one-third of the face collapses if implants are not placed to preserve the bone.

Self-esteem – Dental implants allow you to smile with confidence, knowing your teeth look great. Restored self-esteem and renewed self-confidence. Many of the people who now enjoy the benefits of implant supported replacement teeth state that their self-esteem and self-confidence have been restored as a result of improved appearance, function, comfort, and health.

You’re Smile – Your smile is improved when replacement teeth look more like natural teeth. Even when only one tooth is missing, long term esthetics are usually much better with an implant supported replacement tooth than with a traditional tooth supported bridge. This is particularly important in the front of your mouth, where preventing a visible bone defect is critical for natural appearance.

Convenience – Dental implants eliminate the inconvenience of dentures. No more removing, cleaning, or using messy adhesives to keep your dentures in place.

Speech – Ill-fitting dentures can slip and make speech difficult. Dental implants are secure, ensuring clear speech.

Eating – Chewing can be difficult with dentures. Dental implants let you eat without worries.

Oral health – Unlike a tooth-supported bridge, dental implants don’t require altering your other teeth. This leaves more of your own teeth intact, which improves your long-term oral health. Dental implants also help prevent bone loss and tooth migration, keeping your other teeth where they should be. It is much easier to care for an implant supported crown, which can be cleaned like a natural tooth. In comparison, a tooth supported bridge requires the use of floss threaded for proper cleaning. It is also more convenient to clean a full set of implant supported replacement teeth than a traditional denture.

PLEASE CONTACT FOR A BETTER SMILING TOMORROW:

Dr Kamlesh Kothari is an Oro-Facial Plastic Surgeon- and Dental Implantologist, is the Head of the Department –Facio-Maxillary Surgery-at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata.

He can be contacted at Aesthetica – Facial cosmetic surgery and dental implant clinic

No.6 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, next to USA consulate, Kolkata

Mobile – 9830193000, 9830183000

Email – drkamleshkothari@gmail.com

Website – www.happyface.co.in