{"id":27,"date":"2012-12-20T18:48:02","date_gmt":"2012-12-20T18:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.longfamilydental.com\/?p=27"},"modified":"2025-02-20T14:34:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:34:32","slug":"cosmetic-dentistry-defined","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/2012\/12\/20\/cosmetic-dentistry-defined\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmetic Dentistry Defined"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/a>, cosmetic dentistry<\/strong> is defined as \u201ccomprehensive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health, aesthetics, and function.\u201d Thus, cosmetic dentistry<\/strong> is a term that encompasses anything having to do with the appearance of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it is essential to your wellbeing that your teeth are healthy, it\u2019s also important that your teeth look attractive as well. A smile is one of the first things other people notice about you, so a healthy smile makes a good impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a variety of different procedures that fall under the umbrella of cosmetic dentistry<\/strong>, especially as each individual dental practice defines it a little differently. These are some of the standard types of cosmetic dental procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n