A person’s smile is often the first thing we notice when we meet someone and for those who have issues with their teeth or are self-conscious about them, social situations and having to talk to people can be extremely uncomfortable and often something they try to avoid. This can impact not just the way they feel about themselves but their relationships, jobs, and social lives.
Thanks to modern advancements in technologies, techniques and equipment, there are now more cosmetic dental treatments available than ever, designed to help improve the appearance, shape and alignment of teeth.
In this month’s blogs we look at some of the key cosmetic dental treatments we offer at Valley Dental Practice.
What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Help Treat?
Cosmetic dentistry refers to dental treatments which help to improve the appearance of the teeth, whether it’s just one small issue or multiple problems that require more than one type of treatment to achieve the desired results.
These types of issues can be resolved include but are not limited to:
- Gaps between teeth
- Misshapen or misaligned teeth
- Stained, discoloured teeth
- Teeth that are worn down
- Chipped or broken teeth
The type of treatment recommended by your dentist will depend on your individual dental needs.
What Types of Cosmetic Dental Treatments Are There?
Our cosmetic dentists provide a wide range of innovative, affordable and effective aesthetic dental treatments designed to improve your smile.
Teeth Straightening
Long gone are the days where the only option for achieving straighter teeth is to wear fixed, metal braces for a prolonged period of time. With the modern and incredibly popular clear aligner tray systems that are now available, patients of all ages are able to undergo teeth straightening in a way that is discreet, comfortable, low maintenance and pain free.
Whether the issue which needs resolving is misalignment, incorrect bite, overcrowding, crooked teeth or gaps, our dentists are on hand to support you from consultation to completion, helping to diagnose any dental irregularities and create a tailored treatment plan to get your teeth aligned correctly.
Teeth Whitening
One of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments, teeth whitening can be a great way to improve the overall colour and appearance of your teeth.
Discolouration of the teeth can occur for assorted reasons such as a person’s age, inherited genetics or as a result of poor oral hygiene and other lifestyle choices. Some discolouration and staining can be improved by seeing a hygienist who can help to remove extrinsic discolouration that is caused by things such as smoking, tea, coffee, red wine etc but often teeth whitening will also be recommended in order to achieve the desired results.
At Valley Dental Practice, we are able to offer an at home teeth whitening system. At home teeth whitening, involves taking impressions and making moulds of your teeth to create whitening trays. These are then worn at home, normally at night, for a period of 2-3 weeks. This allows you to fit the whitening around your own schedule.
Veneers
Veneers are a very well-known cosmetic dental treatment that can provide natural, long-lasting results and help to resolve a wide range of dental imperfections or issues including;
- Discoloured teeth
- Misalignment
- Broken teeth
- Chipped, cracked or broken teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Teeth that are shorter or worn down
The veneers themselves are custom made ‘shells’ which comprise of ultra-thin layers of composite resin or dental porcelain and are bonded to the existing teeth using a special adhesive. Dental veneers are suitable for treating a single tooth or can be used on several teeth at once to create a complete smile makeover if required.
Veneers are a great long-term solution and can work out extremely cost effective when compared with some other treatments as they can last anywhere from 5 to 20 years if properly cared for.
Cosmetic Dentistry Services
At Valley Dental Practice, we don’t think that you should feel like you have to hide your teeth. Our team of expert dentists are dedicated to providing our patients with the latest and very best treatments for cosmetic dentistryto help transform their smiles and their lives.
If you have any questions or would like any further information about cosmetic dentistrydo not hesitate to call Valley Dental Practiceon 01255 220322 and book a consultation today.
