Cosmetic dentistry

A SMILE IS THE LIGHT IN THE WINDOW OF YOUR FACE THAT TELLS PEOPLE YOU'RE AT HOME.

It's all about your smile. Your smile is not just a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles around your mouth. It is an expression of pleasure or amusement. The feeling of happiness very often causes smiling. Smiling builds bridges between people, cultures and different worlds. Physically, your smile makes a brain produce endorphins, a special biochemical compound, which reduce physical and emotional pain, and give a greater sense of well being.

The patient takes an active role in the smile design. Communication between you and your dentist is essential to the success of your procedure. Through questions and dialogue you can give your dentist a clear understanding of the smile you want, and in return, you'll get complete understanding of the procedure. Give your dentist as much information as possible so that he or she can provide you with the best plan of care.

What is actually cosmetic dentistry?

It is combination of several procedures that your dentist will implement in order to give you a perfect smile.

Procedures:

All these procedures take an active role in your smile makeover as single treatments or in combination one with another. Your smile makeover is an overall treatment to improve the appearance of your face and your image as well.

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Dental jewels

Dental jewel is a special decoration, for example diamond or another stone, which can be attached to your teeth

Are your teeth suitable for the application of a dental jewel?

if the tooth to which a jewel will be attached is healthy, you are a suitable candidate for this treatment.

Before the application of dental jewel

During the consultation with your dentist, you will choose the jewel and the tooth, to which the jewel should be attached. The doctor will check the condition of your tooth, if it is too damaged, he can recommend to attach the jewel to another tooth.

The application procedure

Fixing of the jewel is completely painless and does not require anaesthesia. The jewel is stuck with an adhesive substance, this process does not damage the enamel.

You will probably need few hours to get used to the small jewel in the mouth.The doctor will give you instructions concerning the care of dental jewels.

Is it possible to remove the jewel?

The dental jewel is attached to the tooth with a substance, which does not damage the enamel, it is therefore possible to remove it or change it without any problems.

The dental jewel can last a relatively long time, it is however limited by the stress put on the decorated tooth and dental care. If the jewel gets loose unexpectedly, it is possible to reattach it without consequences.

How much will it cost?

Jewels cost between 20 and 40 UK pounds. Zircon jewels are about £20 and golden and brilliants are around £40

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Veneers

Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth.

Porcelain veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns in many situations. They provide a much more conservative approach to changing a tooth's colour, size, or shape. Porcelain veneers can mask undesirable defects, such as teeth stained by tetracycline, by an injury, or as a result of a root-canal procedure, and are ideal for masking discoloured fillings in front teeth. Patients with gaps between their front teeth or teeth that are chipped or worn may consider porcelain veneers. 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. A veneer can make a chipped tooth look intact again. The porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth with a thicker section replacing the broken part. 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.Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy and because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond very little preparation of the tooth is needed. Veneers should last for many years; but they can chip or break, just as your own teeth can. Small chips can be repaired, or a new veneer fitted if necessary.

Procera All Ceram Veneers are the most accurate and the most quality product of that kind.

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Composite Fillings

In the past, teeth were most commonly repaired with amalgam (silver) fillings or gold restorations. Thanks to advances in modern dental materials and techniques, teeth can be restored with a more aesthetic and natural appearance. There are different types of cosmetic fillings currently available. The type used will depend on the location of the tooth and the amount of tooth structure that needs to be repaired.

Direct Composite
The most simple form of 'white filling' is technically called a Composite. It is made up of a composite quartz resin and usually contains some sort of light sensitive agent. These light cured composites are extremely cosmetic and most often bonded into place in one appointment. For this reason, they are often referred to as "bonding". They can be used in both the front of the mouth as well as in your back teeth. These materials come in a variety of shades so that they will match the color of your own teeth. Some of these composite materials have been specifically designed to actually withstand the incredible forces you can exert when chewing on your back teeth. In order to bond a filling material to your tooth it is first necessary to remove decay, prepare the tooth and then to condition the enamel and dentin. Once conditioned, a thin resin is applied which bonds to the etched surface. After placement, composites are hardened by shining an intense light on them for a specified period of time.

Indirect Composite/Porcelain Inlay
The other type of 'white filling' is called a Composite or Porcelain Inlay. These fillings are usually placed in back teeth when aesthetics is of utmost concern. In order to increase their strength and longevity, they are fabricated in the laboratory and then bonded into position in the office.

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Cosmetic Gum Surgery

There are two primary procedures for cosmetic gum surgery, depending on your current smile.

A "Gummy Smile" can occur due to wear of teeth from teeth grinding, a short upper lip, or having a longer than usual upper jawbone. This smile is when your teeth appear too small and your gums appear to large.

"Long Tooth Smile" (Gum Recession)

As your gums recede, your teeth appear longer than normal. While "long teeth" may result in an unattractive smile, you should also be concerned with root sensitivity and possible tooth loss. Recent advances in techniques and materials have resulted in significant improvements in both comfort, predictability and esthetics.

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Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the one of the largest specialties in dentistry dealing with diagnostic and treatment of misaligned single teeth and the whole dental arcs, different malformations of the jaws and their irregular relation like for example, protruded chin or reverse bite. Orthodontic treatment isn't just about making the best of your teeth. It's also about improving the harmony of your mouth and jaws. Once you can bite together correctly, you can eat more comfortably and care for your teeth and gums more easily.

The most frequent reasons why you should refer to your dentist or orthodontist are:

Crowded and crooked teeth

Protruded upper front teeth

Deep bite or reverse bite

Open bite

Asymmetrical alignment

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