{"id":337,"date":"2024-05-07T17:13:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T17:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=337"},"modified":"2024-05-15T17:50:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T17:50:23","slug":"cosmetic-dentistry-how-far-it-has-come","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/07\/cosmetic-dentistry-how-far-it-has-come\/","title":{"rendered":"From Then to Now: Discover How Far Cosmetic Dentistry Has Come"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For centuries, the health of a person\u2019s smile remained the primary focus for most dental professionals. Treating teeth for stains or other imperfections was not something many people sought to address; however, this doesn\u2019t mean early individuals did not try to freshen their breath or brighten their teeth. Read on to find out just how far cosmetic dentistry<\/a> has come so that you can appreciate how impactful it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Early Attempts of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When looking back at the ways ancient civilizations addressed tooth stains and missing teeth, you can be thankful for the multitude of advancements that have occurred in the field of cosmetic dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, Ancient Romans used urine to remove tooth stains, while Ancient Egyptians relied on vinegar and pumice stone. It was also not uncommon for people to use seashells or other similar objects to replace missing teeth, some of which were hammered into the gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even visiting a dentist was an uncommon occurrence, especially during Medieval Times when patients were told to see their barber for any oral healthcare needs. This was unsuccessful and even dangerous at times, as many of these professionals damaged teeth by filing them down and coating them in a substance that was supposedly designed to brighten smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As time passed, the materials dentists used improved, but it wasn\u2019t until the 20th<\/sup> century that the introduction of safer, more effective cosmetic solutions came to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Kind of Advancements Are Still Used Today?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Decades of research have made it possible for dentists to enhance smiles using some of the most transformational solutions. In fact, some of these discoveries are still used in dental offices throughout the world today. Some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n