In this month’s blog we answer some common questions associated with cosmetic dentistry.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is any dental work that improves the appearance of your teeth or gums. It primarily focuses on improving the aesthetics of your smile; colour, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance.
Cosmetic dental treatments include:
- Veneers – Veneers are a thin shell made from porcelain or composite. They are custom made and cemented to the front side of the tooth. A veneer can help to improve the appearance of crooked, discoloured, chipped or gapped teeth.
- Crowns – Crowns can help to restore a tooth that has been badly broken or heavily filled. With porcelain or ceramic crowns, they will be indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
- Bridges – Bridges are made to fill the gap caused by one or more missing teeth. Dental crowns are placed on the teeth on either side of the gap and false teeth are used to fill the gap joining the crowns together.
- Tooth coloured fillings – New composite materials mean that it is much easier to find the perfect match for the shade of a tooth. In most cases it is impossible to see that the tooth has even been filled.
- Dental implants – Dental implants are used to replace one or more missing teeth. Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth and if cared for properly should last for many years.
- Teeth straightening – Teeth straightening procedures are able to improve the appearance of crooked or overcrowded teeth.
- Teeth whitening – Teeth whitening is an effective and affordable way to enhance the appearance of your teeth, removing stains caused by food, drink, smoking and age.
How do I know if I am suitable?
You will need to attend for a consultation with one of our highly experienced dentists. They will be able to assess the health of your teeth and gums, take x-rays and if necessary, may make study models to allow then to determine the best possible treatment plan to suit your needs.
How long will it take?
The time it takes will depend on what treatments you decide to have. With some treatments able to be completed in one or two visits, such as crowns and veneers, while others may take months or years in the case of dental implants and teeth straightening.
How much will it cost?
This will depend on the treatments you choose to have. Prior to any treatment you will be provided with a detailed treatment estimate detailing all the options and associated costs for your smile makeover.
Here at Ringmer Dental we want to ensure that monetary considerations do not create a barrier to you achieving the smile you desire. So, we are pleased to be able to offer a number of payment options to help you spread the cost of your dental treatment into more manageable monthly payments.
If you would like to find out more about how cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile , call Ringmer Dental on 01273 813898 and book in for your free cosmetic consultation.