What is it that bothers you about your smile? It may be the smallest of things from a darker tooth than the rest following sporting trauma, or perhaps it’s just a slightly wonky or damaged tooth.
Not all cosmetic dentistry involves full moth braces or even having to have your teeth cut to a new shape and having them veneered or crowned.
“The common ‘myth’ is that cosmetic dentistry is always intrusive, involves dental implants and expensive”, says FHDC principal dentist and practice owner. “Whilst it is fair to say that some complex treatment plans can cost thousands of pounds, the vast majority of problems that people have with their teeth can be resolved with minimally invasive and cost-effective treatment planning”.
A great example is cosmetic bonding. If you have slightly damaged teeth or have gaps, a tooth-coloured resin that is matched to your other teeth is bonded onto your teeth by your dentist to fill any gaps. The real skill lies with your dentist, who slowly builds this up to create a natural-looking tooth. The process is pain-free and is usually completed in one appointment. Whilst it is not always necessary, it is sometimes advisable to have a course of teeth whitening first if you would like an overall whiter smile, as the composite binding can then be matched to the new whiter teeth.
Another example is internal tooth bleaching. It is surprisingly common to have patients ask about how they can replace a grey or darker tooth. Sporting trauma is often caused by a simple ‘whack in the mouth’ from a hockey stick, ball, or contact in a rugby tackle. A grey tooth is usually where the tooth nerve has been permanently damaged and the tooth has ‘died’. Internal bleaching involves routine root canal treatment with the addition of tooth whitening agents being inserted into the tooth to whiten the tooth from the inside out.
“These are just a couple of examples of how we can provide simple cosmetic dentistry solutions at FHDC”, says FHDC’s Principal Dentist. “My advice would be if something is bothering you with the appearance of your teeth, have a chat with your dentist. At FHDC we always offer options to people when they come in for advice. We want people to be happy with their smiles, and we want people to keep coming back to see us. It’s not in our interest to try and push the most expensive treatments, as these are not always the best solutions for people.”.
To book an appointment at FHDC, call the practice on 0113 275 1323 or use the contact form.
