Modern cosmetic dentistry can fix gaps between teeth or correct any damage to your teeth. Our dentists in Orpington can generally assess your dental health and recommend the best treatment for you.
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry can also include restoring your teeth's functionality. Some dental procedures include moving your teeth out of their original positions, obtaining caps or veneers, and tooth whitening. There may also be other procedures that can be done to improve the appearance of your mouth and teeth. Cosmetic dental surgery, on the other hand, is more complicated and usually requires local anaesthesia. It also requires more time to recover.
Types of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
There are many services available in cosmetic dentistry for people who want to improve the appearance of their gums and teeth. You can generally choose from multiple types of cosmetic dentistry, which may improve the appearance, size, shape, location, alignment, colour, or overall appearance of your teeth. Here are some examples:
Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening can be one of the easiest and most affordable ways to improve the appearance of your teeth. You can also purchase mould and whitening gels at your Orpington dentist if you have a tight budget.
If you are looking for a convenient and inexpensive at-home whitening solution, there are many options available at retail stores.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are another common form of cosmetic dentistry. These are custom-made shells made of tooth-colored resin or porcelain and cover your front teeth.
Your dentist will take about half a millimetre off the surface of your teeth. These veneers are then cemented to the front of your teeth, changing their shape, size and colour.
Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dentistry offers tooth-colouring and putty-like bonding. This is typically done with a strong plastic material. Your dentist will use ultraviolet light or laser light to harden this material. After applying the material, your dentist will trim, shape, or polish your teeth. Dental bonding can be used to repair damaged, chipped, missing, or decayed teeth. Dental bonding is an excellent alternative to amalgam and silver fillings.
Dental Crown
The most popular cosmetic dental procedure that most people choose is a dental crown. Dental Crowns can be a good option if you have a damaged or decayed tooth.
Crowns fit easily over your teeth and restore their strength, size, shape, and appearance. Crowns can also be used to hold broken teeth together, and can be used for covering severely discoloured or misshaped teeth.
Inlays and Onlays (Fillings)
Cosmetic dental procedures include inlays, onlays, and indirect fillings. These fillings are made of porcelain, gold or composite and can be used to replace damaged or decayed teeth. The way the filling is placed in the tooth varies, hence the different types of filling.
An "inlay" filling is one that is placed within the tooth's centre. An "onlay" filling covers the entire biting surface of the tooth and includes one or more points. Onlays and inlays can be a great alternative to crowns because they preserve healthy teeth.
Dental Implants
Implants are a great option to improve your smile if you have a missing tooth. A titanium replacement tooth is usually inserted into the socket of the missing tooth. Your jawbone will heal around the metal post and assist the development of a solid foundation for a substitute tooth.
Last Thoughts
Cosmetic Dentistry can improve your oral health. Cosmetic dentistry can make it easier to maintain your oral hygiene while also offering solutions for repairing cracked, chipped and decaying teeth, or for replacing missing teeth. Cosmetic dental procedures can reduce the risk of further tooth decay and infection.
The Dencare Clinic is a great option for general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry in Orpington. To book an appointment, you can call us at 01689 862416.
Business Name: The Dencare Clinic
Address: 419 Crofton Rd, Locksbottom, Orpington BR6 8NL
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