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If you\u2019ve ever considered improving the appearance of your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry<\/a>, you may be surprised to know that this elective branch of oral health care isn\u2019t new. In fact, historians have found evidence of early cosmetic procedures dating back to 700 BC when the Etruscans began using ivory, human teeth, and bone to fashion the first dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a brief look into the intriguing history of cosmetic dentistry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Early Beginnings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back in ancient Egypt, your smile was considered a status symbol.  Wealthy people frequently used things like gold and seashells to replace missing teeth or create dentures or crowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To whiten their teeth, people used pastes made of pumice and vinegar to scrub away stains. This was very bad for the teeth, but at least they weren\u2019t using their own urine as mouthwash like the ancient Romans did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medieval Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because there weren\u2019t any dentists during medieval times, the barber was the go-to person for any oral health needs. Barbers would frequently file down teeth and apply a topcoat to them to make them look whiter; however, this proved to be a bad idea, as it ultimately ended up destroying the enamel to the point of complete destruction of the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1700s – 1800s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By the 1700s, dentists had begun using porcelain to fashion dentures, and by the 1800s they were crafting dental implants by putting metal in the sockets of missing teeth. Though neither of these practices were ultimately successful, they did introduce porcelain dental restorations to the universe, something that we still use in various forms today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 20th<\/sup> Century<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the early 20th<\/sup> century, porcelain prosthetics were still too expensive for many people, so dentists sought other materials for restorations, including plastic and acrylic. These materials worked well enough that they are still used in many treatments today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gone were the days of using dangerous or unsanitary items to whiten teeth, as dentists also began using peroxide during this time, and by the mid-1990s, incorporating lasers into treatments as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the 1990s, dental bonding, dental implants, clear aligners, and porcelain veneers had all debuted in dental offices around the world, where they have all remained popular decades later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, while improving your smile may be new to you, cosmetic dentistry itself has been around in some form for centuries. Thankfully, today\u2019s treatments are a lot safer, more effective, and more durable than ever. To learn more about how this time-honored field of oral health can help you, schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Meadowvale Family Dentistry<\/a>, Dr. Mayank Patel and Dr. Ka Biu Ip are proud to work together to collaborate on your care. Whether you need restorative work, an exam and cleaning, or you\u2019d like to improve your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry treatment, our skilled dentists and friendly team are ready to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule your consultation to learn more about our cosmetic dentistry treatments, please visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 905-821-0011.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever considered improving the appearance of your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry, you may be surprised to know that this elective branch of oral health care isn\u2019t new. In fact, historians have found evidence of early cosmetic procedures dating back to 700 BC when the Etruscans began using ivory, human teeth, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-67","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHow Far Has Cosmetic Dentistry Come? | Meadowvale Family Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cosmetic dentistry is older than you think. 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