Cosmetic, or ‘aesthetic dentistry', is used as a means of improving the appearance of your teeth and therefore your smile. Cosmetic dentistry treatments can include straightening, reshaping, lightening and repairing your teeth. With any of our cosmetic dentistry treatments our aim to produce a better, but natural-looking smile for our patients.
Typically consisting of a blend of different cosmetic dental treatment and other dental solutions, the goal of a Smile Makeover is to dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth.
Following a subsequent Smile Assessment, we'll create a bespoke Treatment Plan that's tailored to your unique needs. This might involve some of the following treatment solutions:
Teeth straightening (orthodontics)
Cosmetic dental veneers
Composite bonding & white fillings
Teeth whitening
Dental crowns & bridges
Dental implants
Laser gum contouring, also known as gum reshaping or gum sculpting, is a minimally invasive cosmetic dental procedure that aims to improve the appearance of the gums. It involves using a specialised laser to reshape and redefine the gum line, creating a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile.
Laser gum contouring effectively eliminates excessive gum tissue, exposing more of the tooth structure and creating a harmonious balance between the gums and teeth. This results in a more attractive and symmetrical smile.
A veneer is a porcelain facing on the front of your teeth usually your top teeth, it is just like a false finger nail made out of porcelain and are used mainly for aesthetic reasons.
Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy, and because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond (rather like super-glue) very little preparation of the tooth is needed. Porcelain veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of teeth.
A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to improve a single discoloured or stained tooth or to lighten front teeth (usually the upper ones) generally.
Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others.
If your front teeth are stained, chipped, or misaligned, veneers will give you a good, life-like appearance with minimum tooth adjustment.
Composite bonding is the use of composite material that is then bonded to reshape, rebuild, or fill damaged teeth. It is a very simple cosmetic procedure, but it also has a huge amount of potential for different kinds of repairs.
The treatment itself is very simple, and it can normally be done in just one simple appointment with your dentist. It requires your dentist to first match the colour of the composite resin with the rest of your teeth. This will ensure that the smile will be consistent and look as natural as possible. The resin will then be placed onto the area required and moulded into the correct shape. The finishing touches will consist of curing the composite resin and refining the tooth further.
