Cosmetic Dentistry Guide

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...

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...