Nov 27, 2009

Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures For a Beautiful Smile

Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures For a Beautiful Smile

Cosmetic dentistry can radically change how you feel about your smile. Popular cosmetic dentistry procedures include dental implants, veneers, crowns, bridgework, reconstructive and Zoom 2 whitening.
Dental Implants
If you have missing teeth that you wish to correct through cosmetic dentistry you will be interested in dental implants. Implants are surgically screwed into your jaw bone to appear as a natural tooth (or teeth). Many dental practices utilise treatment planning and surgical implementation software systems to help guide the successful placement of implants into your mouth. Your dentist will first have to ensure that you have enough bone in the space of the missing teeth before successfully being able to proceed. If you find that you do not have enough bone space there are other corrective options to consider such as bridges or dentures.
Veneers, Crown & Bridge
You can replace a missing tooth / teeth with bridgework. Bridgework involves placing a false tooth between two porcelain crowns, which can be an alternative to implants. Fixed bridges cannot be taken out, so it is very important that you treat your oral hygiene seriously. A few benefits to having bridgework, aside from a beautiful smile, include bite issue correction and even improved speech.
Crowns will give you a cosmetically stunning smile. Crowns are ceramic metal or metal and ceramic structures which cement over the top of malformed, fractured or heavily filled teeth to give great strength and appearance for the long term.
Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain facings that adhere to the outer facings of your teeth similar to the concept of false fingernails. Veneers are a fantastic option for closing gaps and disguising discoloured teeth which is commonly caused from medications, coffee, tea and / or cigarettes.
Reconstructive
When teeth are compromised by decay, broken fillings, and general wear & tear a comprehensive treatment plan that will address the health and appearance of your teeth and gums, is necessary. Crowns, bridges, veneers and implants all help to restore your teeth to their best condition resulting in a new beautiful smile.
Zoom 2 Whitening
Whitening or tooth bleaching is a very common dental procedure that will beautifully enhance your smile by correcting discoloured teeth. Zoom2 is a sophisticated, non-invasive clinical technique that uses intense light to bleach teeth back to their whitest. It's a safe and long lasting procedure.
Whether you have a chipped tooth, missing teeth and / or discolouration problems, there is a cosmetic dentistry procedure available to correct the problem and which will provide you with safe and long term results.
Dental on Raffles is one of Hawke's Bay's foremost dental practices. Our clients are offered a huge range of services that are all carried out in our offices in Napier N.Z. These include: cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, root canal treatment, dental implants, crowns, bridgework and veneers. New and existing patients are welcome. Contact us today to discuss your needs for a brighter, wider and happier smile.