Dentists these days offer much more to help improve smiles than fillings and extractions. Cosmetic dentistry is now as popular as ever and if you would like to give your smile a boost then there are plenty of options available. From fairly quick treatments like tooth whitening to the more advanced teeth straightening treatments there are solutions to practically every dental problem.
Teeth can become stained easily if you drink a lot of tea, coffee or red wine. If this sounds familiar and your teeth aren't as bright as you would like, then a teeth whitening treatment could be the perfect remedy. Teeth whitening can be performed at home and there are many kits available, however, for the best results the professional option is usually best. Professional whitening, performed by a dentist usually involves lasers and a gel being applied to the teeth, the best part is that the effects can be seen instantly.
If you require something a bit more advanced than tooth whitening your dentist will be able to advise the best course of treatment. For teeth that are chipped or have become discoloured they may well recommend a veneer. Veneers are a permanent treatment; they usually cover the front part of the affected tooth and as a result make a real difference to a smile as soon as they are applied.
In the cases where a veneer isn't appropriate, for example, when a tooth is decayed or is missing completely a crown can be used. Crowns cover the whole tooth and much like veneers can be shaded to match the colour of existing teeth and so they don't tend to stand out when the treatment is finished.
If the tooth is badly broken or decayed and cannot be saved, a dental implant can be used as a replacement after the bad tooth has been removed. A dental implant is a titanium screw that is placed into the jaw bone after the extraction of the bad tooth. Following a healing time of six to twelve months, a dental crown is then attached to the titanium screw. These implants are a great option to replace missing teeth because they are of course extremely cosmetic but also because they are very functional with chewing considering the other option to replace a missing tooth could be a removable appliance.
Teeth can become stained easily if you drink a lot of tea, coffee or red wine. If this sounds familiar and your teeth aren't as bright as you would like, then a teeth whitening treatment could be the perfect remedy. Teeth whitening can be performed at home and there are many kits available, however, for the best results the professional option is usually best. Professional whitening, performed by a dentist usually involves lasers and a gel being applied to the teeth, the best part is that the effects can be seen instantly.
If you require something a bit more advanced than tooth whitening your dentist will be able to advise the best course of treatment. For teeth that are chipped or have become discoloured they may well recommend a veneer. Veneers are a permanent treatment; they usually cover the front part of the affected tooth and as a result make a real difference to a smile as soon as they are applied.
In the cases where a veneer isn't appropriate, for example, when a tooth is decayed or is missing completely a crown can be used. Crowns cover the whole tooth and much like veneers can be shaded to match the colour of existing teeth and so they don't tend to stand out when the treatment is finished.
If the tooth is badly broken or decayed and cannot be saved, a dental implant can be used as a replacement after the bad tooth has been removed. A dental implant is a titanium screw that is placed into the jaw bone after the extraction of the bad tooth. Following a healing time of six to twelve months, a dental crown is then attached to the titanium screw. These implants are a great option to replace missing teeth because they are of course extremely cosmetic but also because they are very functional with chewing considering the other option to replace a missing tooth could be a removable appliance.
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Stafford Street Dental Care offer dental implants, crowns and whitening treatments amongst many others at their Edinburgh dental practice.
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