There’s never a bad time in your life to consider a little dental makeover, more and more are turning to their dentists for help in getting that gorgeous grin they can show off. There are numerous treatments and procedures available, but here’s a shortlist of the types of techniques a cosmetic dentist in Bromley could use to give you that ‘Hollywood smile’. Some suitable locations can also be found abroad such as Dentfix Turkey or in other abroad locations like Poland and America. However, going closer to home is not always a bad thing.
Dental implants
First of all we have dental implants. This treatment is normally used to fill gaps in your smile or as an option for replacing a badly damaged or diseased tooth.
This restorative dentistry requires what are essentially prosthetic teeth, that a dentist will insert underneath the gum line and directly into the jawbone. Each tooth is usually made of either porcelain or ceramic and they are held in their new home by a sterilised titanium screw which is the actual implant. The material of these new occupants means they’re sturdy but they can also can be easily shaped and shaded by a dentist to match their neighbours. This allows them to become a natural yet strong replacement for the tooth or teeth that were lost.
Veneers
Over time your teeth can take quite a lot of punishment and eventually the results of this can start to appear as cracks or chips in the protective enamel coating or through the tooth itself. In these cases a dentist may suggest a veneer to cover up damage and strengthen the teeth to prevent them from getting worse.
They are essentially small porcelain and ceramic slivers that are carefully shaped by the dentist, to fit over specific parts of a tooth that requires repairs. They’re held in place with a dental adhesive and the treatment itself is relatively quick, so you don’t have to spend too much time sitting in a dentist’s chair.
Crowns
Similar in concept to veneers, crowns are basically small caps that are placed on top of teeth that have become compromised because of disease or cavities. The inside of the tooth is usually cleaned out first and then the crown is placed on top to seal it and keep the delicate interior safe from further infection or disease.
Fillings
One of the most common methods of giving your smile a makeover is to use fillings. Although the metallic ones, up till now, have been the most widely used, dentists also offer a replacement that’s comprised of a white coloured silicone material that provides a more natural looking cover to the tooth.
Braces
Last but not least, braces have been around for a long time and they’re still considered one of the most effective methods of straightening out a crooked smile. There are a number of different techniques used in realignment, the most common one being the typical bracket and wire setup. However, most dental practices also offer a removable clear plastic alternative, possibly the most widely known being Invisalign, as an equally effective alternative to getting that straighter smile.
These are just a few examples of the various procedures and treatments available from a cosmetically trained dentist. There are a number of other interesting techniques that they can provide to help restore your smile, so just have a chat with the team in your local practice to find out how you could benefit from a dental makeover.
