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Science and technology constantly evolve and always broaden the scope of all knowledge. Dentistry has also evolved and a one aspect of dentistry has grown into a discipline of its own known as aesthetic dentistry.  The tremendous improvement of materials used in dentistry has made it possible for us to now replicate tooth structure very minutely in terms of shape, color, texture, size, physical properties and to a certain extent even chemical properties. This advent of material sciences now gives us the dentist, enough leeway to play around with the dentition and alter its structure and relationship to the face. A dentist who had delved deep into this aspect and can bring about a total change in a persons appearance just by modifying the shape, size and color of the teeth is an AESTHETIC DENTIST.  The term aesthetic dentist is commonly used synonymously with the term COSMETIC DENTIST. In a broad spectrum either can be used in place of the other. An AESTHETIC DENTIST has to study and learn all the factors that play a role in defining the smile of an individual and how altering certain factors will alter the smile. An AESTHETIC DENTIST is a dentist who has developed the competence to be able to expertly handle the materials and colors available for modifying tooth structure by means of continuing education programs.  An AESTHETIC DENTIST can bring about dramatic changes in an individuals appearance in a couple of days. Such situations do not always exist. There are a large number of situations wherein the case dictates the need for collaborative work with an orthodontist for minor tooth movements prior to making wholesale changes. At other times, a teamwork may be required from a plastic cosmetic surgeon in conjunction with an AESTHETIC DENTIST.  If you feel that you want that million dollar smile that you see being flashed by models on catwalks or artists in films, do not despair. Trace an AESTHETIC DENTIST who can redesign your smile for you. <====Back to Dental Dialogue

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