Cosmetic, or ‘aesthetic dentistry', is used as a means of improving the appearance of your teeth and therefore your smile. Cosmetic dentistry treatments can include straightening, reshaping, lightening and repairing your teeth. With any of our cosmetic dentistry treatments our aim is to produce a better, but natural-looking smile for our patients.
Premium materials: We use durable, high-quality materials to create restorations that will transform your smile.
A commitment to detail: We perform an extensive analysis of what makes your smile unique (some might say we’re obsessives when it comes to detail!) It’s this philosophy that allows us to produce an aesthetically pleasing composition between your smile and your face as a whole.
Experienced clinicians: Our clinicians have completed advanced training, allowing them to execute a result that not only looks attractive, but that upholds the health and overall wellbeing of your smile.
Typically consisting of a blend of different cosmetic dental treatment and other dental solutions such as dental implants and braces, the goal of a Smile Makeover is to dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth.
Your Teeth Makeover will be carefully planned by your dentist based on your individual needs. With the cutting-edge digital planning software available to us, we can reach a predictable outcome that we are sure you will be thrilled with. We'll create a bespoke Treatment Plan that's tailored to your unique needs. This might involve some of the following treatment solutions:
• Teeth straightening (orthodontics)
• Cosmetic dental veneers
• Composite bonding & white fillings
• Teeth whitening
• Dental crowns & bridges
• Dental implants
Firstly, both composite and porcelain veneers have their merits. With porcelain veneers, you get the most natural look as it has a colour similar to your natural teeth. Placing composite veneers is a much faster treatment. They can be placed in just one appointment and require less preparation on your tooth surface, thus saving you time.
Furthermore, as with any treatment here at Confidental we will always look at what the best options are for your smile so you can decide what it is you want.
We have a seven-step process: Once you are ready to go ahead with treatment your teeth need to be prepared for your new veneers. A tiny part of the front of your teeth will be removed; it will be the same amount as the thickness of your veneers so that they sit perfectly.
After that has been done, an impression of your teeth will be taken. This then goes to the dental laboratory so that they can make your veneers to fit your teeth exactly. Meanwhile, we will place some temporary veneers on your teeth to protect the prepared surface of the teeth underneath.
Once your new veneers are ready, you will come back into the practice to have them fitted. To begin with, we will just place the new veneers over your teeth so that you can confirm that you are happy with their appearance. Then once you are happy that your teeth are thoroughly cleaned and the front surface of your tooth will be conditioned so that there is a good surface for the glue and veneer to stick to.
Finally, a curing light is used to activate the glue so that it permanently bonds your tooth and veneer. Once this has been done you will be left with with a beautiful and natural looking new smile.
Direct Composite Veneers are a good treatment option to consider because they look like natural teeth and don’t require any tooth to be cut or removed. Direct Composite Veneers can also be used to close small gaps when braces are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be placed to bring it into line with the others. Here is how they work:
1. A Direct Composite Veneer is a very thin, tooth-coloured piece of composite that is bonded on top of your own tooth and is durable.
2. Based on your needs, the shape and size of the veneers can be adjusted to make your teeth overall look more aesthetic.
3. For a more aesthetic you can have just one Direct Composite Veneer fitted or a whole set, for a smile makeover.
The Enlighten Tooth Whitening system is a premium home bleaching treatment to give you a natural looking Hollywood smile. With a guaranteed shade of Vita B1 (which is the whitest shade that our Vita shade guide goes), you can look forward to having an amazing smile. Enlighten is different to most other whitening systems as it can dramatically whiten even the darkest of teeth, and could leave you up to 15 shades lighter. Enlighten is a Deep Bleaching Treatment. It works by increasing the tooth's permeability to oxygen which breaks down stain molecules.
With long lasting, brilliant results, Enlighten Tooth Whitening is a great way to dramatically whiten your teeth, while keeping them looking natural.
Boutique® home teeth whitening
The Essential Package is a simple home-based method, using a gel placed in trays made uniquely for your teeth, over three weeks at your leisure.
The all-ceramic e.max crown has many advantages over traditional crowns. Besides its high aesthetic qualities, the function and longevity of the crown is excellent as well.
E.max is a system of crown fabrication which allows a porcelain crown to be made without the metal under structure. Traditionally, porcelain crowns are made by bonding the porcelain to a metal support The drawback is that unlike a natural tooth which exhibits a certain degree of translucency, the metal framework under the porcelain blocks out the light. To the keen observer, the difference in shine and translucency between a natural tooth and can be quite obvious. While full porcelain crowns have been done (and are still being done), most have proven to break prematurely. Furthermore, porcelain surfaces are known to wear out opposing natural teeth faster.
A dental bridge is usually used where there are only a few teeth to replace, or when the missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth. Bridges are usually made of a precious metal base.
Replacing missing teeth will improve the appearance of your smile and if they are not replaced greater strain is put on the teeth at either side of the gap.
A gap can also mean your ‘bite’ is affected, because the teeth next to the space can lean into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower teeth bite together. This can then lead to food getting packed into the gap, which causes both decay and gum disease.
At Confidental, our caring team of dentists can help you to restore your smile using the latest technology in dental implants. We have been fitting dental implants into the mouths of thousands of patients for over 15 years.
Orthodontics can dramatically enhance your facial features! With advancements in dental materials and technology, unattractive metal braces are a thing of the past. There are so many aesthetic types of appliances available today. Invisalign are removable appliances made from highly aesthetic transparent materials. We also offer ceramic braces and completely hidden appliances, which cannot be seen as they are placed on the inner aspect of the dental arch.
Composite bonding is the use of composite material that is then bonded to reshape, rebuild, or fill damaged teeth. It is a very simple cosmetic procedure, but it also has a huge amount of potential for different kinds of repairs.
The treatment itself is very simple, and it can normally be done in just one simple appointment with your dentist. It requires your dentist to first match the colour of the composite resin with the rest of your teeth. This will ensure that the smile will be consistent and look as natural as possible. The resin will then be placed onto the area required and moulded into the correct shape. The finishing touches will consist of curing the composite resin and refining the tooth further.
Is your confidence affected by your teeth, but you don’t know where to start? SmileFast is an instant composite veneer that gives you a quick and easy result. The SmileFast system, now available at our practice, has been produced by dentists to deliver perfect smiles at an affordable price. Because the process is quicker, digital and predictable it has life changing results.
