Cosmetic dental treatment or dental aesthetics involves looking at the teeth in specific relation to the lips, soft tissues and facial profiles. Bio Aesthetics is a measurement of tooth form, position, colour and micro morphology.

In a 21st century dental practice the parameters of cosmetic and functional dental treatment are swiftly becoming the same. A typical cosmetic treatment plan should always involve a long-term goal.

Oral health should be stabilised initially to allow the tissue to adapt and stabilise allowing placement of an aesthetic treatment option with a perfect marginal seal. This commonly will involve periodontal treatment to clean the teeth and stain removal. If required it is possible to whiten teeth tissue. Tooth tissue will whiten however dental restorations will not. Therefore careful planning and timing is an essential feature to successful dental treatment.

Advancements in the field of dental materials and bonding to teeth has revolutionised how cosmetic dental treatment is undertaken.

Composite Restorations - White Filling

Broken or discoloured teeth can be restored with a composite resin (white) filling material that is seamlessly bonded to existing tooth. Colour is chosen by evaluating translucency, opacity and opalescence. The artistic palate of material available allows us to create a truly invisible interface between filling and tooth. Without or without tooth reduction.

Broken edges of front teeth repaired with white fillings seamlessly matched

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Heavy wear restored with white fillings. This if far more conservative of tooth tissue and can avoid the need for expensive crowns.

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Veneers

A veneer is a filling material that covers the visible surface of the tooth changing the colour, shape and position of the tooth in relation to the other teeth and lip line. There are two options available:

Veneers

• Composite Veneers. Composite veneers are manipulated and sculpted directly in the mouth and are less expensive in comparison to porcelain veneers because there is no second visit for the fit appointment or laboratory fees incurred.

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• Porcelain Veneers. Porcelain veneers are created on a model made from an impression taken after the tooth shape has been modified. Porcelain veneers can also be placed directly onto enamel without shaping the tooth for a more minimally invasive procedure. Commonly known as Lumineers.

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Missing Teeth

A missing tooth can be replaced by three solutions:

1. Implants
2. Bridgework
3. Denture

These solutions are covered in more detail in the separate section under the heading services. The key factor in any smile restoration dental treatment is timing.

A free initial consultation will help you to understand your treatment options and make the right choice for your smile.