There are lots of types of cosmetic dentistry treatments available. The range of treatments is uniquely popular all over the world, including the United Kingdom. These treatments are meant to enhance the appearance of your smile. Each treatment caters to the unique needs of patients. A straight and beautiful smile serves a couple of purposes at a time. It improves your aesthetics and boosts your self-esteem. To cut a long story short, if you are not satisfied with your smile and want to enhance it, then stop hesitating and book an appointment with a reputed cosmetic dentist. This branch of dentistry has improved a lot in recent years to cater to your exclusive needs and expectations. The latest version of the treatments in cosmetic dentistry can address the aesthetic problems that are affecting the appearance of your teeth. The treatments also prove effective in enhancing your smile. But most importantly, the treatments also help you improve your oral health at the same time.
Common Problems That Affect The Appearance Of Your Teeth
One of the common problems related to the aesthetics of the teeth is the teeth turning stained and yellowish over the years. A leading cosmetic dentist in Wandsworth identifies a number of reasons to contribute to this problem, which include the following –
- Poor oral hygiene
- Neglecting the basics of dental hygiene practices and
- Skipping routine visits to your dentist
In order to keep your teeth free from unsightly stains it is important to brush twice a day. Use toothpaste and a toothbrush with soft bristles. Flossing is also a vital part of your daily oral hygiene regimen. Floss once a day, preferably before going to bed at night. These are the basics of any oral hygiene routine, and these activities are helpful in keeping stains away from your teeth to a large extent.
However, only brushing and flossing are not sufficient to combat tooth stains. Swishing a fluoride mouthwash in the mouth helps keep your teeth clean as well as free from germs and stains. You should use the mouthwash once daily. Your lifestyle choices play a bigger role in keeping your teeth free from stains. Habitual smoking or any other form of tobacco consumption is a common cause of teeth stains. Even excessive indulging in certain foods and drinks may lead to the appearance of stains on the teeth surface. A combination of sound oral hygiene practices and healthy lifestyle choices helps keep stains away from your teeth.
The appearance of your teeth is also affected by chips and cracks. Chips and cracks of the teeth are a common phenomenon and these occur mainly because of natural wear and tear. However, accidents, injuries, trauma, and other such factors may also contribute to those problems. Some people have very mild misalignment of the teeth. The misalignment is so marginal that they do not require any orthodontic treatment to correct that. But that may have a negative impact on their smile. The same goes for very minor gaps existing between the teeth. These gaps are very small, although they affect the person’s smile to one extent or the other.
If you think you suffer from these problems, then it is better to book an appointment with us at 1A Orthodontics in London and consult our dentist. Our experts can tell you whether any treatment option is available.
Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
Teeth-whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment in the UK. You can collect your “at home” whitening kits from your dentist and use it at home to get rid of stains. “At home” teeth whitening kits from any reputed dental practice in London prove effective gently whitening your teeth over a period of time. Usually these kits take about two weeks to show any noticeable difference explains a dentist who handles cases of teeth whitening in Wandsworth.
It is important for you to note that these “at home” kits are effective only on extrinsic stains on the teeth surface. For intrinsic stains you need a different solution than “at home” whitening kits. However it is also important to mention that “at home” kits are absolutely safe to use.
Dentists also recommend solutions like composite bonding or dental bonding to hide imperfections on the surface of your teeth. In fact these solutions are effective in hiding or masking chips and cracks on your teeth surface. The procedure involves fitting a thin layer of composite material over the tooth surface. This makes the tooth appear whiter and perfectly even. Porcelain veneers are a great choice when you want to transform your smile magically overnight. In fact it is the preferred treatment of dentists to create the ultimate smile makeover. Porcelain veneers are efficient catering to the following requirements –
- Whiten up your teeth
- Improve the shape and the size of your teeth
- Magically transform your smile by making it perfectly symmetrical and aligned
A dentist in Wandsworth, who deals with tooth filing cases, says nearly 85% of adult Britons have at least one filling in their mouth. Different types of fillings are available for your tooth or teeth ranging from amalgam filling, composite or white filling and inlays and onlays. Amalgam filling is easily long last and pretty reasonably cost although it is not much in use these days. It contains mercury which is a toxic metal and may cause health hazards. Composite fillings are also called white fillings and are made from a mixture of glass and resin. It matches the colour of your teeth and looks natural. This aesthetically pleasing dental filling is popular across the UK. Inlays and onlays are ideal for the teeth at the back of your mouth which have larger chewing surfaces. Inlays easily fit into a hole in your tooth and onlays build up the shape of your tooth. These days many dentists are relying on newer technologies like SonicFILL and laser assisted technologies to fill up tooth cavities. These procedures are faster, easier and more comfortable for patients.
A dentist in Wandsworth says tooth bonding is more enamel-friendly compared to treatments like veneers and crowns. It is also more pocket-friendly and much less invasive at 1A Orthodontics, London. But the composite bonding material used in this procedure is not as strong as crowns and veneers. Thus you have to provide it with necessary care and maintenance from time to time to make it last longer. The bonding material is also prone to pick up stains easily. On average this solution lasts 3 to 10 years and then it either needs a touch up or a complete replacement.
