Tooth whitening
Tooth whitening is a process of lightening the colour of teeth. The solutions employed have been used in dentistry for many years. The whitening process is most effective on mildly discoloured teeth. Darker stains, such as those caused by antibiotics, take longer to respond to treatment. The degree of whiteness will vary from patient to patient, depending on the structure of the teeth and the duration of the time and system used.
What is home bleaching? It's a bleaching process that lightens discolourations of enamel and dentine. The system uses a mild solution retained in a custom-fitted appliance that is worn over your teeth.
What causes tooth discolouration? There are many causes. The most common include aging, consumption of coffee, tea, colas and smoking.
Who might benefit from home bleaching? Almost everyone. However, there are some cases where treatment might not be effective. We will determine if you are a good candidate for home bleaching through a thorough oral examination and diagnosis. Tooth lightening is ideal for patients who have healthy, unrestored teeth (no fillings) and would like a brighter smile.
Is home bleaching safe? Research indicates that whitening teeth with 10-16% carbamide or hydrogen peroxide under the supervision of a dentist is completely safe for you teeth and gums.
How long does it take? Results are usually seen within the first week. Maximum results occur over the next 14-21 days. .
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are used to cosmetically improve a smile and offer the finest in aesthetic services available today. In many cases veneers can correct crooked, misaligned smiles and brighten the teeth. A "smile makeover" can instantly and dramatically reverse the aging look of a worn smile.
Porcelain veneers, also known as dental laminates, consist of a wafer thin shell of porcelain, artistically constructed to duplicate the ideal aesthetic properties of a natural tooth, which is bonded onto the front surface of the teeth.
Porcelain veneers can completely mask unattractively coloured and stained teeth, correct thin and old looking teeth, close gaps between teeth, repair chipped teeth and make crooked and rotated teeth appear straight and even. We will discuss with you the changes that you seek.
Tooth coloured filling
Most people these days have fillings of one sort or another. Fillings don't have to be obvious , in fact they can be very natural-looking. Many people don't want amalgam fillings because they show when they laugh or smile. The different types of fillings are listed below:
- Amalgam (silver coloured)
- Composite/ White (tooth coloured)
- Gold inlays and onlays (gold coloured)
- Porcelain inlays (tooth coloured)
We can even replace your old amalgam fillings with composite/white fillings if you wish. Gold inlays, in certain cases, can be constructed after taking impressions.
