If you want to improve the appearance of your smile, you need to speak to your dentist St John’s Wood and find out about the different cosmetic dental treatments and procedures that are available at your dental practice. To undergo cosmetic dental treatment your teeth and gums must be healthy and strong. If you suffer from underlying dental health conditions then your dentist will be able to put together a treatment plan to help address these issues. Many people suffer from tooth decay or gum disease and by visiting the dentist this can be reversed or treated. You must try to visit your dentist at least once every 6 months to prevent these issues from developing in the first place, and if you are suffering from tooth decay or gum disease then it is important that you do not avoid the dentist rather you address issues as soon as possible to prevent further complications.

Once your dentist is happy that your teeth and gums are healthy and strong, they can perform a smile assessment to help you decide which cosmetic treatments and procedures will improve your smile most effectively. Using the latest in digital dental technology, a series of photographs, x-rays and an intraoral scan of your mouth can be used to create an accurate digital image that can be shown to you on the screen.

Teeth whitening

With digital smile design the image of your teeth can be manipulated to show you what each different treatment can do to improve the appearance of your teeth. Some patients can transform their smile by simply undergoing teeth whitening. Teeth whitening is quick, simple and effective; it can be done at the dental practice or in the comfort of your own home, depending on your personal preferences. At the dental practice, teeth whitening can be carried out in about 60 to 90 minutes. You may need more than one session if your teeth have become heavily stained over the years. At home, your teeth can be whitened gently over two weeks to remove stain molecules from the surface of your teeth and remove the white enamel underneath.

Composite bonding

If simply whitening your teeth is not going to solve your issues then you can find out about other cosmetic dental treatments that can disguise the imperfections on your teeth completely. You may wish to consider composite bonding. Composite bonding involves applying a layer of composite directly onto the surface of your teeth. This covers up stains, chips, and cracks on the surface of your teeth and helps create a uniform smile. Composite bonding is effective at transforming the appearance of your teeth and can last for approximately five years after which it can be replaced.

Veneers

For a complete smile makeover, you need to speak to your dentist and find out about veneers. The veneers are individual porcelain shells that are attached to the front service of your teeth and again transform your smile by disguising any imperfections on the enamel. Once in place veneers can last between 10 and 20 years therefore they are a long-term solution in comparison to composite bonding. Your dentist will help you decide which is most suitable for you depending on your unique dental requirements as well as your personal preferences. You also need to talk about your budget when discussing cosmetic dental treatment as it is not available on the NHS. Speak to your dentist today to find out more.