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Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile that perfectly suits your face makes you look youthful, happy and confident.
Who would think that going to the dentist could get your friends and family asking why you look so great? We offer a range of cosmetic dentistry treatments geared specifically towards perfecting and boosting the beautiful smiles of our patients.
The aim of good cosmetic dentistry is to give patients that confident, beautiful smile. The skill is to do so in the most conservative way whilst achieving the natural smile that suits each individual patient. We firmly believe that everyone deserves a great smile and should have access to high-quality dental care. Whether you’re thinking of a smile makeover or you’d simply like to maintain your dental health, we can help you achieve the results you want.
We know that a beautiful smile can really boost someone’s self esteem and are passionate about our approach. When people think cosmetic treatment, they think of costly procedures and treatment that may be beyond them. Cosmetic dentistry by definition is an enhancement in the appearance of your teeth. This could be simply cosmetic shaping of the visible teeth, replacement of old unsightly fillings or crowns, or more in depth procedures to redesign your smile or improve the functional aspect of your teeth.
More often we find that patients have always wanted to improve their smile and general appearance, however, have never been offered this or have lead themselves to believe it was not possible. Like they say, never say never…
Cosmetic Shaping
With time and certain gum conditions, there are occasions when teeth move. They can either tilt or move down. Occasionally it is possible to reshape the teeth and align them in order to once again give better presentation. Such subtle changes again can be simple, pain-free, not costly and can have a positive impact on the appearance of teeth and how they are perceived.
Replacement of Old Fillings
Old fillings have a tendency to discolour with time and display a perception that the tooth has deteriorated. In previous years, a white filling was something that was not black or silver, therefore attention was not paid to achieve a direct shade match. With time and development in aesthetic restorations, it is far more achievable to create an almost perfect shade match
A correctly placed white restoration is placed in a layering technique. This allows for the required shade to be achieved, as the tooth may require more than one shade of restoration. This procedure is very simple and need not be costly. The benefit from the procedure may have a great impact on the appearance of your teeth whilst enhancing your smile.
Replacement of Old Crowns
With time many patients experience a level of gum recession which exposes the margins of old crowns. The margin is often metallic and appears black and gives a perception of a deteriorating tooth, giving an unsightly appearance, especially when in the aesthetic zone, i.e. appearing when you smile.
Again, treatment for this does not have to be intense. Simple replacement of old crowns can eliminate the unsightly appearance of the black margins. Well constructed modern crowns can prevent a repeat in this problem if opting for enhanced porcelain margins or all ceramic crowns which are metal free.
‘Old crowns and fillings can often look very unsightly’
‘Often the crown margins become exposed as the gum re- cedes. This can easily be improved by replacing the crown to promote a more healthier and more aesthetic smile’
A correctly placed white restoration is placed in a layering technique. This allows for the required shade to be achieved, as the tooth may require more than one shade of restora- tion. This procedure is very simple and need not be costly. The benefit from the proce- dure may have a great impact on the appearance of your teeth whilst enhancing your smile.
Teeth Whitening
Whitening is one of the easiest, most commonly requested and obvious treatment options taken by patients to improve the appearance of their teeth. Whitening is still a very quick and harmless method to better your smile. Research has shown that improving the shade of the teeth has a direct impact on the patients’ quality of life, confidence and desire to smile.
Whitening can be carried out instantly as a chair-side procedure using the famous Zoom technique as seen on the Extreme Makeover television programme, or it can be completed with take-home kits, or a combination of both.
Smile Design
Occasionally internal whitening specific to root filled or traumatised teeth may be required to specifically lift the shade of individual odd teeth. This procedure is normally overlooked, however, is possible and can be very simple and inexpensive.
Existing anterior fillings and crowns do not whiten. If your natural teeth have discoloured against existing old crowns, then this can present as a mis-match in your smile. Treatment following whitening therefore may also include the replacement of old fillings and crowns to achieve the best complete results.
On some occasions, there is a limit to what can be achieved with simple cosmetic options. If this still proves to not fulfil the wishes of a patient, we can assess the smile and the patient’s wishes by completing a smile design visit. This includes taking models, photographs and assessing various features liked and disliked. From this we would aim to prepare a set of diagnostic models to present to the patient with what can be achieved. Often this is needed regard- less, to eliminate false expectations and to give an indication of the aim of the proposed treatment.
‘Full smile makeovers require appropriate planning to achieve the best results’
Crownwork and Veneers
Often teeth are rotated, twisted or tilted, and minimal intervention may improve the appearance, but may not produce the most desirable result. In these cases, performing mild reductions to the teeth and treating with veneers and crowns allows the dentist to change the shape, size and shade of the teeth to give the patient what they have always wanted. Though this avenue in treatment is more costly, it is also a more definitive approach with predictable results. The smile which patient’s may have initially thought escapes their capacity, may actually be achievable.
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