The teeth are naturally white, but they can easily become discoloured as a result of diet, lifestyle habits, poor oral hygiene and general wear and tear. If your teeth start to look a little stained, this can affect your confidence as well as the look of your smile. However, there are treatments available that can restore whiteness and brighten the teeth.
Hygiene treatment
In cases of very mild discolouration, hygiene treatment can help to remove surface stains and make the teeth look whiter. Hygiene treatments can also really help to boost oral health and reduce the risk of dental health problems. Your hygienist can also help you to learn which foods and drinks to avoid to reduce the risk of discolouration and staining, such as coffee, tea, red and white wine and fizzy drinks, and show you how to brush and floss effectively.
Teeth whitening
If you want your smile to look noticeably whiter and brighter, teeth whitening treatment is a simple, safe and painless option. We offer a range of whitening treatment options, including in-chair treatments and home whitening systems designed to bleach the teeth to lighten the shade and make the smile look healthy, youthful and radiant. Whitening is one of the simplest ways of making your smile look amazing and the results should last a long time.
Veneers
Veneers are famed for creating glamorous smiles, but they can also achieve a very natural and subtle aesthetic. Veneers are most commonly made from porcelain and they are placed on top of your teeth. They are made to fit and they are extremely thin and light. You can choose from different shades and shapes to design your perfect smile.
If you’d like to find out more about our treatments and find out which services could be beneficial for you, simply call us and book an appointment. We look forward to meeting you!
Cosmetic dentistry can frighten some people and not just because it involves a visit or the dentist. The price of many cosmetic dentistry treatments has, for many years, simply been beyond the reach of many people. For those with badly discoloured teeth, the tantalising thought of a set of porcelain veneers is ruined by a price tag they simply cannot afford.
However, there is one cosmetic dental treatment that is both affordable and very effective. Cosmetic bonding, also known simply as dental bonding, is the skilful application of a composite resin to various areas of the teeth to improve both their shape and their colour. Cosmetic bonding is a very versatile treatment that can improve the appearance of teeth in many ways.
It can be added to broken or decayed teeth to restore the cosmetic appearance as well as prevent any further damage. It is also widely used to replace the more controversial silver amalgam fillings that have traces of mercury. Bonding can also be used to repair small chips and cracks that occur as a result of dental trauma.
Cosmetic bonding is also widely used to treat teeth that are affected by staining or discolouration. Any discoloured patches are covered by a thin layer of dental bonding, mixed to closely match the appearance of the rest of the enamel. This can be used on one or all of the teeth depending on the patient.
The application process involves putting the bonding into the desired area and manipulating it to the most pleasing position. When satisfied, your Bristol dentist will then set the bonding hard with the heat of a dental laser. The bonded area will then be polished and buffed to resemble tooth enamel, leaving you with healthier looking teeth.
Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
