Definition

1. Noun:
   • The branch of dentistry dealing with the appearance of the teeth: Cosmetic dentistry is a specialized field of dental care focused on improving the aesthetic appearance of a person's teeth, gums, and smile. Its primary goal is to enhance dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment, and overall smile appearance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She visited a specialist for cosmetic dentistry to get veneers for her discolored teeth.
  • Advances in cosmetic dentistry now allow for quick and effective smile makeovers.
  • His practice focuses on cosmetic dentistry, offering services like teeth whitening and orthodontics.

Advanced Usage

• "elective cosmetic dentistry": Refers to aesthetic dental procedures that are chosen by the patient for improvement rather than being medically necessary.
  • While her teeth were healthy, she opted for elective cosmetic dentistry to achieve her ideal smile.

Variants and Related Words

• Aesthetic dentistry (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with cosmetic dentistry.

  • The terms aesthetic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are frequently considered equivalent in modern practice.

• Restorative dentistry (n): A related branch that focuses on restoring the function and structure of damaged teeth, which can also have cosmetic benefits.

  • The crown procedure was part of restorative dentistry, but it also provided a significant cosmetic improvement.

Synonyms

• Aesthetic dentistry: The branch of dentistry concerned with the appearance of the teeth and smile.
• Dental aesthetics: The study or principles of beauty as applied to dental work.

Related Phrases

• Smile design: A comprehensive assessment and planning process within cosmetic dentistry to create an aesthetically pleasing smile.

  • The dentist used digital smile design software to plan her cosmetic dentistry treatment.

• Smile makeover: A term for a combination of cosmetic dentistry procedures intended to completely transform the appearance of a person's smile.

  • Her smile makeover involved several cosmetic dentistry procedures, including bonding and whitening.

Noun

1. the branch of dentistry dealing with the appearance of the teeth