There are many techniques by which the
appearance of your teeth can be improved. Crooked teeth
can be straightened, gaps can be filled and the teeth
can be made to appear whiter. Even old silver amalgam
fillings can be replaced with newer more aesthetically
acceptable materials. The following treatments are available
to improve the appearance of your teeth: white fillings,
teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns and
orthodontics.
WHITE FILLINGS
We can remove silver (amalgam) fillings
and replace them with white, tooth coloured fillings.
Call us today to book a White Filling consultation!
TEETH WHITENING
In just 1-hour, our chairside teeth whitening
will give you brighter teeth, a new smile and increased
confidence!
Gel is applied to your teeth and the tooth whitening light
is positioned over your teeth to activate the gel.
Call us today to book a consultation.
PORCELAIN VENEERS
These are very thin "fingernails"
of porcelain which are glued to the surface of your teeth.
They can be used to treat broken teeth, to mask mildly
discoloured teeth and to correct minor imperfections in
the position of your teeth.
Porcelain veneers are thin fingernails of porcelain, which
bond or glue to the surface of the tooth.
Sometimes known as facings, veneers can be used to improve
the appearance of teeth without the need for excessive tooth
removal. The procedure usually involves 2 appointments -
Appointment 1- Tooth preparation
0.5 - 1mm of tooth is removed from the surface and impressions
are taken and sent to the laboratory. Temporary coverings
can be placed. Appointment 2 - Veneer cementation The veneers are returned from the laboratory about
two weeks later. After checking fit and appearance, the
veneers are bonded to the tooth surface.
Indications for veneers Porcelain veneers are used to improve the appearance
of teeth in various situations.
For example if there are unsightly gaps or spaces between
the teeth, or teeth are stained and discoloured or have
become worn.
Opposite is a case study of a patient treated
with veneers because she simply had unsightly stained
and discoloured teeth.
Before: This patient was extremely unhappy about
the appearance of her teeth. After: Porcelain veneers (or facings) placed onto
the teeth.
Patient's Testimonial
At the beginning I was so ashamed of my
teeth that I could not smile or talk to people because
I was wondering what they were thinking about my black
teeth. I hid away and people thought I was being very
ignorant or bad mannered or miserable.
When the veneers were fitted I could not believe the difference.
I can now smile and laugh and am not ashamed of my teeth,
I am very proud of them. I really look after my teeth
now and brush them regularly. I do not want to go back
to what they were like before. I feel happier about myself
and prettier than before. I now enjoy getting dressed
up and putting makeup on whereas before I could not be
bothered.
Thank you very much.
Patient's Mother
The veneers have made a great difference
to her confidence. Before the treatment she would not
smile, she bowed her head and would not talk to people
and this of course affected her socially. She appeared
sad most of the time.
Can I say that she beams when she smiles and it has had
a great impact on her social life. She communicates with
people instead of hiding away and it has improved her
confidence and self esteem immensely.
Mrs EJ (Wakefield)
PORCELAIN CROWNS
These cover a tooth more completely than veneers and are much
stronger. They can be used to treat badly stained or discoloured
teeth, badly broken teeth and greater positional imperfections.
To find the right treatment for you, a full evaluation of your
desires from the treatment, X-rays of your teeth and a clinical
examination need to be carried out by a dental surgeon. Following
this a tailor made plan can be discussed with you before proceeding.
This case study shows how a vast improvement can be achieved
within relatively few appointments by fitting porcelain crowns.
It is normally a two-visit procedure, is relatively simple and
the results can be spectacular.
Patient's Testimonial
I would like to thank you and your
staff at Horbury Dental Care for the excellent treatment
I have received from you. I was extremely impressed
at the level of professionalism shown by everyone
who works there. The improvements in my appearance
certainly exceeded my expectations. I am delighted
with the results and find my improved appearance
has given me greater confidence.
ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Gaps, overcrowding, crooked or rotated teeth can all be straightened
using fixed appliances (braces). These may be used at any
age - over 35% of patients treated with braces in America
are over 18 and there is no upper age limit to this kind of
treatment.
Further Information
Online Leaflets:
If you want general information on a condition
or treatment, go to the British
Dental Health Foundation's web site where they have
over 40 online leaflets.
Online Resource: Want to find out about dental
treatment? Want to know how to look after your teeth
better? Visit the new BDA
Smile web site.
3D Education: Learn about dental anatomy, conditions,
treatments and good oral health with the BDA's cutting
edge 3D Educational
web site.
