Aesthetic dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry involves dental procedures with the aim of improving the overall aesthetics of your smile. We prefer to use the term ‘aesthetic’ because this implies something that is in harmony with nature, rather than ‘cosmetic’ which implies false or synthetic.

A beautiful smile can have numerous effects on an individual’s self-confidence, self-esteem and personal relationships. The recent increase in media focus on the smile, has created a public awareness about cosmetic dentistry and its accessibility.

Here at Dental Excellence we are passionate about helping our patients to achieve a healthy, good-looking, natural smile. Our dentist, Jeremy Woodcock, is highly experienced in all the latest cosmetic dental procedures including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, white fillings and dental bridges. You can be confident that he will work with you to put together the right treatment plan to create a smile that you are proud of.

Here are some of treatments we offer to improve your smile:

• Crooked teeth can be covered with porcelain veneersA veneer is a very thin shell of porcelain that is custom made to fit the front surface of your tooth. for an instant solution.
• Chipped, broken teeth can be repaired – the treatment will depend on the extent of damage, but the options include cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneersA veneer is a very thin shell of porcelain that is custom made to fit the front surface of your tooth. or porcelain crowns.A crown, sometimes known as a cap, is a protective cover fitted over an existing structure of a broken tooth to restore its function and appearance.
• Missing teeth can be replaced – gaps between your teeth can cause functional problems as well as being unsightly. Solutions include dental implants, a dental bridge or a denture.
• Gaps between your teeth can be closed to give your smile a more even look. This can be achieved instantly with porcelain veneersA veneer is a very thin shell of porcelain that is custom made to fit the front surface of your tooth.
• If you are not satisfied with the colour of your teeth, or if you have badly stained teeth, they can be treated with professional teeth whiteningTeeth can be bleached (or whitened) using various chemicals. Home bleaching kits are restricted by law to be low strength chemicals but your dentist or therapist can professionally whiten your teeth after an appropriate assessment.

Give us a call to discuss your requirements and arrange an initial consultation.

Case Study – Transforming appearance and dental health

This gentleman was not the most regular of dental patients and his teeth and gums show this! He was given good preventive advice to stop the decay and gum disease and then his teeth were restored with a combination of porcelain veneers and crowns. Take a look at the ‘masculine’ appearance of these crowns and veneers compared to the ‘feminine’ appearance of the other cases.

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