There are several different procedures in cosmetic dentistry that can have a positive effect on your appearance but also a positive effect on your oral health. You may have crooked, cracked or discoloured teeth which cause you no pain.
This might explain research results from Bupa that over two million adults in the UK haven’t been to the dentist in over ten years.
With no pain, you might see no need to visit a dentist and perhaps don’t know about the options out there.
Teeth Whitening
This procedure is exactly how it sounds. Bleach is used to make teeth appear lighter to counteract discoloured teeth but also ensure a bright, consistent smile. Cosmetic Dentist Teeth Whitening.
Shining white teeth form part of the overall look of celebrities, social media stars and Hollywood A-listers and so people tend to want to emulate the look to have a full, beaming smile.
While there are plenty of toothpaste and home kits that promise to whiten, dentists can offer a mess-free solution where the effects can last anywhere from 3 months to 3 years.
Veneers
Veneers are used to give the appearance of straight, white teeth through the use of porcelain strips to cover discoloured, cracked and crooked teeth.
A dentist will remove a small amount of enamel from the tooth which is then used to judge the required thickness of the veneers which are created in a lab before it is then fitted on the patient.
The veneer is bonded to the tooth and becomes a permanent fixture in the mouth.
Crowns
Crowns are more focussed around the appearance of individual teeth rather than your whole smile.
Crowns are caps made from metal or sometimes porcelain and metal which fits over a tooth to improve its appearance if it is broken, decayed or damaged. Read more.
This will help to protect a tooth from further damage or tooth decay but can’t reverse any damage caused to your gums previously.