More about cosmetic dentistry
These days, cosmetic (or 'aesthetic') dentistry is very often in the news and beauty sections of the press.
You may have heard certain terms and wondered, 'What does that mean?' We hope that this brief guide will go some way to answering your questions.
Bridges
Bridges are porcelain teeth attached at one or both ends to your natural teeth. They can be used to replace one or more teeth. When missing teeth are replaced with a bridge, the adjacent teeth will need to be reshaped in order to support the bridge.
Veneers
Veneers are thin coverings of porcelain shaped to fit over your teeth thus covering any imperfections and delivering a 'perfect smile'. They come in many shades and are very long lasting.
White Fillings
If you have unsightly 'black/silver' amalgam fillings these can now be replaced with white fillings. They are long-lasting, natural looking and are very strong, and a great alternative to traditional silver fillings.
Crowns
A crown is an artificial shell used to replace missing portions of a tooth. The crown 'caps' a tooth in order to restore or improve the shape, size and appearance of the tooth. Crowns are increasingly used in cosmetic dentistry where they may be used to cover badly shaped or discoloured teeth.
