Cosmetic Dentist Essex – Cosmetic Dentistry
At the moment in Essex the most favoured cosmetic dentistry procedures carried out by cosmetic dentist in Essex are porcelain veneers.Porcelain veneers are porcelain laminates that bond to the surface of the teeth. They are similar in a way to false nails as they can hide ugly teeth.Porcelain veneers are made by a specially trained dental technician. Cosmetic dentists must first prepare the teeth and make temporary veneers. Records are taken and given to the dental technician and then the porcelain veneers are constructed. The porcelain veneers are then bonded to the teeth, giving you the perfect smile.
Porcelain veneers are very strong but can chip or break just like a natural tooth. The cosmetic dentist will recommend a bite guard to protect them from grinding at night time.
Dentist Essex – Other Types Of Cosmetic Dentistry
Other types of cosmetic dentistry carried out by Dentist Essex are:
- Porcelain crowns – these are similar to porcelain veneers but cover the whole of the tooth. This type of procedure is needed when a lot more of the tooth has been destroyed either by decay or trauma to the tooth.
- Porcelain bridges – this procedure is used when a tooth is missing and the patient does not want to wait a long time to replace the tooth with another form of prosthesis such as an implant or a denture. The procedure is roughly the same as for a crown, but in this case two teeth are prepared on either side of the gap and a false tooth is suspended between them.
- Dental implants – dental implants are another good way of replacing a lost tooth. With this method cosmetic dentists can replace a missing tooth without touching the teeth either side of the gap. An implant is placed by the cosmetic dentist and is then left to heal for 3-4 months. An x ray is taken after this time and the cosmetic dentist can judge if the implant has integrated with the jaw bone. This is called osseointegration. Only when this stage has been reached can the cosmetic dentist complete the implant by putting a crown on the implant.
- Cosmetic Dentures – are another way of replacing missing teeth. Sometimes a cosmetic denture can be held in place with the help of a few strategically placed implants.
- Teeth Whitening – if you have nice shaped and straight teeth then all you may need is tooth whitening. This can be achieved in two ways:
- Home whitening – custom made trays are placed in the mouth for one hour a day for up to two weeks. Several shades have been achieved by cosmetic dentist using this simple method.
- Zoom whitening – this is done in the dental practice and several shades lighter can be achieved in an hour.
Perfect Smile Spa is a cosmetic dentist practice situated in Hornchurch, Essex.Call 01708 442114 or email: care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk