Dental problems have been around since the beginning of civilization. Oral ailments are not new and in fact, even in ancient Egypt, you had dentists who were constantly researching and finding out ways and means to fight tooth problems. Today, cosmetic dental surgery has come a long way and is one of the most advanced forms of tooth repair and modulation. It has helped the dentists to remove and correct teeth which have caught plaque or cure decaying gums.

The various orthodontic treatments under dental implant surgery are meant to fit crowns and crests, and build a bridge out of them. It also includes making splints and inserting them into the oral cavity. The job of an orthodontist, to fit braces into the mouth, also comes within the realm of cosmetic dental surgery. All these together have helped improve and fight various minor and major oral ailments. Well, you gotta give credit to your doctor who has helped restore that oh-so-dear smile back on your face.

Artificial crown work has become high street fashion. Hip- hop stars are known for their exquisite collection of false teeth. Rap artists have taken to inserting false gold and platinum implants into their teeth to give that shabby and "bad-boy" look. These implants are artificial and removable. Hence, they are absolutely safe. Platinum teeth also come with alloys of white and yellow gold and can be mixed and matched with other tooth and junk jewelry.