Treatments

The appearance of your mouth can make you look older than you are, affecting the first impressions you make on others and your self-confidence. Millions of people undergo cosmetic dentistry every year to improve the appearance and health of their mouth and smile. Cosmetic dentistry allows us to conservatively restore your teeth to their natural strength and beauty.

Cosmetic dentistry includes everything from subtle changes to major repairs, and utilizes:

Bonding
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental Implants
Dentures (Full and Partial Dentures)
Complete Dentures
Partial Dentures
Veneers
Root Canal Treatment
Teeth Cleaning Procedure
Teeth Whitening Treatment
Tooth Colored Fillings Treatment

Bonding
A procedure where the dentist uses a special dental adhesive between the tooth surface and the other material. The tooth is first chemically treated with a special dental acid which causes microscopic porosities in the enamel.In this procedure, the tooth is first treated with a dental acid which causes microscopic porosities in the enamel. The adhesive forms a bond with the bonding material. These materials come in various colours and shades. The dentist chooses the one he feels best suits the procedure he is performing. The materials are highly polishable, are very strong and last a long time. Some contain fluoride which aids in preventing new cavities from forming.Bonding uses include restoring chips, filling holes, spaces or discolorations.

Dental Crowns and Bridges
When a tooth is heavily decayed it may be too weak to survive and also it is more likely to fracture and lose considerable tooth substance. The greater risk is that a fracture line may go below the margin of the gum which makes restoration more difficult or near impossible. By placing a crown, a tooth may be given a new lease of life.A bridge allows the dentist to replace lost teeth without the use of a denture or dental implant.
Basically a false tooth is held in place by being attached to a tooth next door. The disadvantage is that the teeth next to the space have to be prepared in a similar way to a crown in order to accept the bridge.

Dental Implants
Dental implants have revolutionized dentistry since their introduction as lost teeth can be effectively replaced without the need for a denture or bridge. Dental implants can be used on their own to replace a single tooth or several may be used to support a bridge or retain a denture.Replacing missing teeth promptly is essential to your overall dental hygiene, as a gap leaves the remaining teeth unsupported. If left unsupported, the remaining teeth may drift along the jaw line, reducing the spaces between them; they may become weaker, making brushing and flossing more difficult.
Missing teeth can jeopardize the integrity of the jaw line and change the shape of your face. Missing teeth can make you look older and less healthy.Our dental implants specialist can replace any number of missing teeth (even all your teeth) permanently. An anchor, such as a metal screw, is attached directly to your jaw bone. Once your jaw and gums have healed fully from implanting the anchor, the bond between the bone and anchor becomes very strong, and then a prosthetic tooth is attached to the anchor.
The prosthetic tooth is crafted to look just like your natural teeth, matching them in size, colour, contour, and shape of your natural teeth. Your smile will be fully restored and may even look better than before. You will also find it easier to eat.

Dentures (Full and Partial Dentures)
When a patient loses some or all of his or her teeth a denture will restore their appearance and function during speech and eating. A denture may have a metal or plastic base, usually though an upper denture will have a plastic base. When teeth are to be extracted an immediate denture allows the teeth to be replaced on the same day as they are pulled outIf teeth are missing, our dental team can replace them with dentures for the health of your mouth, as well as for appearances sake.
If you don't replace missing teeth, you will find it harder to keep your gums and your other teeth healthy; without the support of the missing teeth, your jaw may become slack, thereby changing the shape of your face. Replacing missing teeth keeps you looking young and healthy longer.You can replace missing teeth with full ("complete") dentures on the upper jaw, the lower jaw, or both; if only a few teeth are missing, you can replace them with partial dentures that fit between the teeth you still have.

Complete Dentures
Full dentures are meant for patients who have lost all of their teeth. Specially moulded dentures slip over the gums and fit the contours of the patient's mouth. Full dentures aid chewing, improve speech, and help to keep the mouth and surrounding facial area in correct alignment. Complete dentures are made from prefabricated acrylic and sized to fit the shape of your jaw and mouth. They mimic the colour and appearance of your natural teeth.
The unique impression of your teeth, bite, and the shape of your jaw shape will be used to create the dentures.
Typically, conventional complete dentures require a one-to-two month wait after the extraction of your teeth, so that your mouth and gums will have time to heal, permitting a more accurate fitting. However, if you cannot afford to be without the missing teeth even for a short time, dentures can be inserted immediately after the extraction.Over time your mouth will change, but your dentures will not. The jaw bones and gum can shrink or recede. You can have your dentures remade or refitted when necessary.

Partial Dentures
For some people, partial or removable dentures are the most suitable option available for replacing missing teeth.
Partial dentures, which are kept in place with metal or tooth-coloured clasps, aid chewing, prevent sagging of the cheeks and lips, and improve speech. Modern advances have made it almost impossible for the average person to differentiate between dentures and natural teeth.
They can be attached either by metal clasps or precision attachments. Precision attachments require crowns to be put on the remaining abutment teeth that hold the partial dentures in place. However, these supporting teeth must be in good health.

Veneers
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure requires little or no anesthesia, and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. Porcelain veneers are placed to mask discolorations, to brighten teeth, and to improve a smile.There are many reasons why your smile might not be perfect. You may have gaps between your teeth, or crooked teeth that have not been corrected by braces. You may have ineradicably stained teeth. Porcelain facings are thin, custom-made porcelain veneers that are adhered to the front of your teeth. They also strengthen your teeth.
When they straighten teeth or close gaps between teeth, they can prevent future cavities.Porcelain facings are less invasive than caps or crowns. Very little tooth enamel is removed in when porcelain facings are adhered to a tooth, so the tooth keeps its overall integrity. If you have healthy teeth but seek to beautify your smile, consider porcelain veneers seriously.Porcelain facings can hide stains that cannot be eliminated by whitening solutions, including stains on teeth produced by antibiotics in childhood. The antibiotic tetracycline permanently stains teeth unevenly.
Bleaching solutions bleach teeth evenly and can therefore give someone with tetracycline-stained teeth a brighter smile, but they can't remove uneven discoloration. In contrast, porcelain facings cover teeth entirely and give them a uniformly bright look.
If you are an adult and braces are not an option, porcelain facings can be used to create evenly spaced teeth, removing gaps; fix crooked teeth; and correct tooth size and overall appearance.

Root Canal Treatment
Root treatment involves the removal of the nerve from the tooth by drilling a hole in the top surface of the tooth. The inside is cleaned out with disinfectants and needle like fine instruments. The root canal is then dried and a rubber filling placed down the inside of the tooth.
Mention of "root canal" evokes images of severe pain. In truth, however, root canal treatment is maligned unfairly. Advances in technology, and the experience of our professional staff have made root canal treatment far less painful than its reputation suggests. Ironically, root canal is designed to minimize the pain from an infected tooth; it does not produce the pain.Root canal treatment becomes necessary when the pulp inside your tooth gets infected.
The pulp is the soft tissue inside your tooth, home to connective tissues, blood vessels and nerves. The pulp goes from the crown of your tooth to the tip of the root in your jawbone. Normally, the tooth itself protects the pulp, but if the tooth is damaged by a very deep cavity, or a crack, or trauma from repeated repairs, bacteria can reach the pulp. Then the bacteria grow from the crown towards the root, pus accumulates at the root tips, and the mouth becomes painful and sensitive to hot and cold.
Not all pulp infections bring pain; sometimes they spread so slowly that the patient feels nothing.Root canal treatment occurs in three stages: First comes the diagnosis. Next comes the root canal itself, in which a dentist or an endodentist (a dentist who specializes in treating the inside of the tooth) removes the pulp (and thereby also the infection), and cleans the inside of the tooth preparatory to filling it, sometimes applying antibiotics to thwart further infection. A temporary filling is placed at the crown opening.
Finally, in a subsequent appointment, a crown is installed to seal the tooth and protect it from further damage or infection.
Excellent oral hygiene after your root canal can help ensure success and prevent reinfection. Keeping your original teeth should always be your main objective. An untreated infection inside a tooth will only worsen over time; the pulp cannot heal itself. Without treatment, you may eventually lose the tooth, and require a bridge or other costly restoration. Protect your teeth by getting treatment as soon as you learn that you need it.

Teeth Cleaning Procedure
The primary purpose of having your teeth cleaned is to prevent or delay the progression of periodontal diseases.
As with routine dental examinations, the frequency of professional teeth cleaning will depend on the health of your teeth and gumsDo you want to keep your smile beautiful, white and healthy? It's all about prevention. Brush your teeth often, floss your teeth well, and get your teeth cleaned professionally. If you keep following our advice, you'll probably keep your original teeth a lot longer than you think.Why is it vital to visit the dentist for periodic cleanings? First, that makes it easier for your dentist to ensure the health of your teeth. Cavities can be detected and repaired promptly.
Second, and just as importantly, regular cleanings remove plaque and tartar that not only detract from the luster of your teeth but also eat away at your dental health, promoting tooth decay, bad breath and gum disease.Crowns, bridges and partial dentures don't diminish the need for regular cleanings. If anything, they make the need greater, for you should want to make sure that they stay strong, firm and in place.
The last thing you should want is to have them damaged.Daily brushing and flossing will make your teeth cleanings easier. View the few minutes a day you spend taking care of your teeth as a cheap investment of time to keep the teeth healthier and easier to clean.

Teeth Whitening Treatment
Teeth whitening refers to one of a number of techniques including chemical whitening, mild acid whitening, and abrasive teeth brightening that are performed to correct discoloration of the teeth by removing brown and yellow stainingTo whiten stained or discolored teeth, our dentists use one of the many special types of bleach that have been developed for this purpose, varying the strength of the bleaching agent according to the condition and sensitivity of the teeth.

Tooth Coloured Fillings Treatment
White fillings, also called composite fillings, are made from tooth-coloured materials that restore the natural appearance of a decayed or previously filled toothA beautiful smile always catches our attention quickly when we meet another person. Our Dental team offers increasingly better ways to brighten your smile or repair any defects that make your smile less than vibrant.When appearance is important to you, you may want Tooth-Coloured Fillings for your cavities or for repairing stained, chipped or irregular teeth.
Because they match the colour of your natural teeth, Tooth-Coloured Fillings are inconspicuous, and thus the fillings of choice people for people who value a beautiful smile.
Tooth-Coloured fillings were first devised in the 1960s from a composite material made up of plastic resins and zircon/silica, but advances in technology since then have enhanced their durability. Although they were produced initially for cosmetic purposes, and used most commonly in the front teeth, they are used increasingly in the back molars that require more strength. Nowadays the Tooth-Coloured Fillings used on front teeth are more polished, while the fillings used on back teeth are made with a stronger material.
Tooth-Coloured Fillings, unlike silver fillings, are bonded onto your teeth. Tooth-Coloured Fillings are best for small cavity restorations and perfect for stained or irregular front teeth.
Properly cared-for Tooth-Coloured Fillings on front teeth can last a lifetime, but on back teeth they normally last between 7 and 10 years.If you already have silver fillings but wish that they would look more natural, you can replace them with Tooth-Coloured Fillings. Tooth-Coloured Fillings, unlike silver fillings, allow you to eat as soon as the anaesthesia wears off.