Recent advances in cosmetic dentistry have given us the ability to place tooth coloured fillings in any of your teeth in place of the traditional metal or silver fillings. Since these fillings are the same colour as your natural teeth they blend in the mouth seamlessly. These tooth coloured fillings are chemically bonded to the
Veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic (porcelain) or resin material that are permanently bonded onto the front or back of the teeth and can make a vast improvement on the tooth’s appearance. Veneers are used to correct teeth that are yellowed or discoloured, worn, chipped, or crooked and in some cases can be used in
DIY teeth whitening also known as ‘Custom Fitted’ or ‘At-Home Whitening' is the treatment of choice for patients with busy schedules and active lifestyles. With our advice and supervision you will be able to control the process at home. We cast impressions of your teeth to create a laboratory fabricated customised plastic tray for you
Professional teeth whitening also known as 'Power Bleaching,' or 'In-Chair Whitening' is the procedure of choice for whitening teeth. It is indicated where general whitening is required but especially for severely stained teeth like tetracycline staining. Professional whitening procedures begin by protecting your lips, gums and mouth, leaving only your teeth exposed for the application
Dental bonding uses a composite resin to fill in cracked, broken, or cavity stricken teeth. One of the many benefits of tooth bonding is that the composite resin is bonded directly to the tooth and can expand and contract the same as your natural teeth. In addition, composite tooth bonding is a cosmetic dentistry technique
The symptoms and causes Receding gums occur when the gum and bone in the mouth begin to move away from the teeth. Similar to the hair line receding, this happens with age however there are certain measures which can be taken to prevent this from happening and to treat the issue one
The symptoms and causes Bruxism (teeth grinding) may be mild enough to be completely unnoticeable. However, it can be severe enough to lead to jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth and other dental problems. Symptoms may include increased tooth sensistivity, sore and painful jaw, head and ear aches, facial pain and worn down
The symptom and causes TMJ is typically characterized by chronic jaw pain, a clicking or popping sound when you open and close your mouth or if one regularly wakes up with headaches. Other symptoms could include neck ache or ear ache. TMJ is a complex disorder which affects the jaw points, facial muscles, facial
Bleeding gums is a common dental problem which goes unnoticed in its initial stages and is usually painful and uncomfortable as the problem advances. In most cases, one would be warned by bleeding gums when brushing the teeth and finding traces of pink or red blood in the sink when you brush or rinse your
Swollen or bleedings gums occur as a result of poor dental care and mostly is caused by a build-up of plaque on the teeth and gums. However, there are other common causes of gum inflammation including Gingivitis and periodontitis Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG – a severe form of gingivitis) Pericoronitis (a result of wisdom