Cosmetic dentistry

As well as concentrating on the health of your teeth, there are now procedures concerned with the aesthetics, or appearance, of your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry can be used to straighten, lighten, reshape and repair teeth. As well as the two procedures below, crowns and composite fillings can also come under the heading of cosmetic dentistry.

Tooth whitening

The most common tooth whitening method is professional bleaching, where a specially made tray fits around your teeth like a gum shield, and the whitening product is left to work. Usually, the active ingredient in the tooth whitening bleach is hydrogen peroxide or carbonate peroxide. As oxygen gets into the enamel on your teeth, the bleaching agent reacts and makes the teeth lighter in colour.

Veneers

A veneer is a thin slice of porcelain, or a tooth-coloured composite, made to fit precisely over the front surface of a tooth, much like a false fingernail. Veneers are an ideal way to instantly alter the appearance of your teeth, hiding discolouration, closing small gaps and repairing chips and cracks.

Your dentist will take an impression of the tooth, and a dental technician will create your porcelain veneer in the laboratory. If you opt for a composite veneer, it can usually be fitted in one visit using the same material used for tooth-coloured fillings. Composite veneers are more prone to discolouration over time, however replacements are easily made.

Location

Our dental practice is located in the heart of Eckington and has car parking spaces available including disabled parking at the rear.

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Opening hours

Mon:    9.00 am - 6.00 pm
Tues:   9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Weds:  8.30 am - 5.30 pm
Thurs:  9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Fri:       9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Closed for lunch 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm

(Wednesdays 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm)