Cosmetic dentistry includes everything from having that perfect smile, covering stains on the teeth and covering gaps between teeth to use of veneers on teeth, tooth-bleaching, tooth-whitening and composite resigning. “There’s increased awareness about the cosmetic dentistry, especially among the youth. Depending upon their affordability, patients don’t mind spending money on such treatments,” says dentist Piyush Heda.
A lot of research is going on in the field cosmetic dentistry. With different methods and materials available to implement such treatments, people in their 40s and 50s too are opting for cosmetic dentistry, says Heda.
Even the Indian Orthodontists’ Society is trying to spread awareness among people about the various treatments available.
Given the impact of media and the rising number of accidents in the city, those opting for maxillofacial surgery too, are on the rise. From removing post-accident discrepancies and cancerous tumours in the face and the mouth to getting a finely chiselled jawline or a picture perfect smile, oral maxillofacial surgery does it all. “Those in the marriageable age want the best of smiles or a proportionate facial structure. They want such corrections to build their confidence and improve their personality,” explains oral maxillofacial surgeon Kiran Gadre.
One jaw surgery costs upwards of Rs 60,000. “But with a changing financial status and better social impact, people have the liquid money and the willingness to go for such treatments,” Gadre adds.
The Indian Dental Association (IDA) is raising awareness among the people about the different kinds of dental treatments available in the country. Currently, Pune has around 1,500 dentists, out of which some 300 are members of IDA’s Pune branch. “We want to bring the dental fraternity in Pune city together by conducting workshops and seminars on the latest treatments,” says Vivek Pakhmode, president of IDA’s Pune branch.
Ref: thetimesofindia
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