What is cosmetic dentistry?

The way we look is an important part of the way we feel, and having the confidence to smile can come from having confidence in the appearance of our teeth. Fortunately modern dental materials and techniques have made it possible to improve the appearance of teeth in ways that would have been unthinkable ten years ago. We can replace metal fillings, mask areas of discolouration, repair chipped broken teeth, close spaces, fill gaps where you may have had extractions and even straighten crooked teeth.

We have a great deal of experience with all the new ceramic materials and bonding techniques. Whether you are interested in a minor change or complete alteration in the appearance of your teeth we will be happy to discuss the alteration with you.

Cosmetic dentistry is treatment which your dentist feels would improve your smile.

This can be done in many ways. Discuss your options with your dentist.

•  Reshaping
In simple cases the desired result can often be achieved by some gentle reshaping of the teeth or by adding a little to the tooth using special bonding techniques.

• Invisible fillings for front teeth
Invisible fillings are made from individually shaded quartz filling material which can match the shade of your teeth exactly. Old discoloured fillings can often be replaced this way.

• White fillings or inlays for back teeth
These fillings match the colour of your teeth and are also mercury free. They are bonded to the teeth to give the best possible seal.

• Crowns
This is a way of rebuilding or reshaping an entire tooth. Even the most badly decayed tooth can often be restored by crowning to match other teeth.

• Veneers
Veneers are a way of resurfacing teeth. Small porcelain shells are placed onto the front of the teeth and bonded into place using dental adhesives.

• Replacement of missing teeth
Missing teeth may be replaced by dentures, bridgework or implants. Dentures are removable whilst bridgework is a way of permanently fixing a new tooth to adjacent teeth. Dental implants are fixed to the jaw after removing compromised teeth and are the closest to the real thing but are costly and involve surgery.

Please ask to see photographs of case studies.