Cosmetic Dentistry Guide

Tooth bonding or cosmetic dental bonding refers to the use of special composite resins in order to rebuild part of a tooth’s missing structure.  The dental resins used for tooth bonding are quite durable. In addition, these composite dental resins are colour matched to your teeth so that they are virtually undetectable. Therefore It requires great expertise and an artistic eye to achieve optimal aesthetics. Tooth bonding is best suited to deal with minor chips and cracks on teeth that are cosmetic in nature and do not compromise the overall structure of a tooth. Cases of minor tooth discolouration or tooth stains can also be fixed through tooth bonding. For tooth damage along the biting surfaces of the teeth, composite bonding resins can be used to form inlays and onlays. The tooth bonding process is relatively simple and involves no pain or discomfort. A dental resin is selected that most closely resembles the natural colour of the tooth to be treated. The to...

Dentistry is no longer just a case of filling and extracting teeth, as it was for many years. Nowadays many people turn to cosmetic dentistry, or ‘aesthetic dentistry', as a way of improving their appearance, much as they would use cosmetic surgery or even a new hairstyle. The treatments can be used to straighten, lighten, reshape and repair teeth. An attractive smile can boost your self-esteem; give you the confidence to smile and make you feel good about yourself – so it's no wonder more and more individuals are investing in cosmetic dentistry to achieve the smile they've always wanted. It is no longer the case that cosmetic dentistry is a term for the rich and famous. Every smile is different and therefore when looking for that perfect smile, an individual treatment plan is devised. There are a number of different procedures available that can be used to achieve the desired results and depending on your existing smile and the change you want to achieve, your d...

Tooth erosion is serious condition that affects people of all ages. Teeth are made up of tissues, which develop from hard calcium known as enamel. This particular hard tissue has the responsibility to protect the outer layer and soft portion of teeth from all things that can cause damage. When enamel is broken, it cannot be restored for whatever reason it was damaged or removed is called tooth erosion. If your teeth are chipped, cracked, worn down, and discoloured, your smile is undoubtedly making you look much older than you are. Because the enamel on the teeth cannot repair itself, every bit of damage over the years begins to add up. Consistent consumption of acidic soft drinks, sports drinks, sodas and fruit drinks are thought to be a major contributor to erosion in the teeth of younger people. Wine, coffee and acidic beverages are also potential causes, as are acidic foods such as tomatoes. Other causes of erosion are related to medical conditions, including dry mo...

Overtime, daily habits can take a toll on the health of our teeth, causing them to become damaged or weakened. This can lead to a variety of cosmetic and functional issues including chips, cracks, and discoloration or staining. For patients who wish to correct these issues, but do not want to undergo more invasive treatments, such as the placement of porcelain veneers, dental bonding is a welcomed solution. This simple procedure involves applying a tooth-coloured resin to the natural teeth in order to conceal imperfections. Dental bonding can also be used to lengthen the teeth or fill in gaps to give a unified, attractive look. As there have been amazing developments over recent years in tooth coloured filling materials and the adhesives used with this material. A wide variety of problems can be fixed with this material. Composite bonding is direct veneering whereby tooth coloured, composite filling material is applied to your teeth in the surgery. It will change the shape...