Cosmetic dentistry is not a specialty. It is simply a part of dentistry that involves improving the way a smile looks and increasing the aesthetics. Improving ones smile may involve many procedures and many parts of dentistry. Gum surgery is part of cosmetic dentistry.
A smile may greatly be improved when the architecture of the gums is symmetrical and the right color and consistency. Cosmetic dentistry also involves changing the color of the teeth. Tooth whitening or tooth bleaching can be achieved in various ways. Some dentist like to designate themselves as a cosmetic dentist. A cosmetic dentist is simply a dentist that likes to focus their practice on cosmetic dentistry. They may take extra courses that deal with cosmetic dentistry beyond regular university education in addition to other cosmetic dentistry education.
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