Have you thought about having a smile makeover? If so then dental veneers may well form part of your treatment plan. But what are they and how could they improve your smile?

Dental veneers are a versatile cosmetic dental treatment, and can be used to mask discoloured teeth, to mend small discrepancies or chips, to close or minimise gaps in between teeth, and to change the shade of teeth. They are a relatively conservative treatment as only a small amount of tooth structure needs to be removed to create sufficient room for these restorations. They are also a good choice for correcting teeth that are slightly crooked, and can be used after orthodontic braces in Kent.

The Procedure for Having Dental Veneers

The procedure for having dental veneers is very straightforward, and the first step is to book a consultation with one of our dentists in Kent at Parrock Street Dental & Implant Centre to discuss exactly how you’d like to improve your smile, and how many veneers are required.  Although some of our patients will opt to have a substantial number of veneers fitted to both their upper and lower teeth, this may not always be necessary. If you have had orthodontic treatment then you may just need one or two veneers to perfect your smile. Veneering is also frequently used in conjunction with teeth whitening. If this is the case then we’ll need to whiten your teeth before veneering. The reason for this is that it is much easier to accurately match your veneers to your newly whitened teeth, than to try to whiten your teeth to match your veneers.

The next step will be to prepare your teeth for veneering. We’ll normally need to remove approximately 0.5mm of tooth structure which is only a very small amount. This is necessary as otherwise the finished veneers would be too bulky and wouldn’t give good aesthetic results. Once your teeth are prepared then we’ll take an impression to send to our dental laboratory. This is cast up in dental plaster to provide an accurate replica of your teeth, and is used to construct your dental veneers. Once they are ready you can return to our dental surgery for fitting. We may need to make some minor adjustments before they are permanently cemented into place, but the finished result should be a very natural, but improved smile. With proper care your veneers should last a good decade or maybe even longer before they need replacing.

You can find out more about veneers during your free consultation, as our dental team can answer all your questions. Just give us a call on 01474 537191.

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of the patient’s teeth and smile. In most situations, cosmetic dentistry procedures are considered to be elective treatments, but very severe cases of mouth problems may actually require these treatments.

There are several different types of cosmetic dentistry treatments available to patients today. These include inlay and overlay fillings, which are also called indirect fillings. This type of treatment uses composite or porcelain materials to fill in the holes of teeth, which are usually caused by tooth decay. These inlays and overlays are created in a laboratory setting to specifically fit into the patient’s tooth structure. Then they are bonded in place by the dentist using an adhesive. Composite bonding is another type of cosmetic dental treatment. This uses a composite material that is designed to mimic natural enamel and dentin to fill in any holes, chips or broken teeth. This material is put into place over the damaged tooth, it is formed into the correct shape and then a high intensity light is used to harden it into place.

Whitening procedures for teeth are also considered to be cosmetic treatments and they can vastly improve the overall appearance of the teeth by helping to remove stains and discolourations. Teeth that cannot be whitened using the typical whitening procedures may be improved through the use of veneers. Dental veneers are laminates made from porcelain or composite materials that are bonded to the tooth to cover up any problems. This can include broken, chipped or extremely discoloured teeth. Teeth that are missing completely or that are spaced too far apart will benefit from dental implants, which are artificial teeth that are implanted directly into the patient’s bones.

Some patients who undergo any of these cosmetic dentistry procedures chose to enhance their new smiles with facial aesthetic treatment such as dermal fillers or botulinum toxin injections. These are injected into the skin and give it a more youthful appearance, they can also make lips look more plumped up.

With today’s advancements in cosmetic dental procedures, there is no reason why people can’t have the smile they want. Anyone who is interested in any of these cosmetic dental treatments or dermal fillers and Botox in Kent should contact the dental team at the Parrock Street Dental and Implant Centre and lead dentist Dr Rik Trivedi.

They can be contacted by phone at 01474 537191 or through their website at www.kentcosmeticdentists.co.uk.The office is located at 189-191 Parrock Street, in Gravesend, Kent DA12 1EN.

At Parrock Street Dental and Implant Centre in Kent we believe that people with great smiles feel the most confident. Our aim is to create beautiful smiles for all our patients, allowing them to enjoy this confidence every day. For us, life is best when you face it with a smile.

Are you self-conscious about your teeth? Perhaps their shape, colour or position makes them look unattractive? Luckily, cosmetic dentistry has progressed significantly over the past two decades and there are now a wide range of solutions to improve the appearance of a smile.

Kent dentist offers one of our popular dental treatments is the mini smile makeover. This involves the use of white filling materials and tooth whitening. This combined treatment is the perfect choice for patients who are happy with the shape and position of their teeth but would like the colour of the teeth to be whiter. White filling materials are be used to level the edges of the worn teeth after whitening to give that perfect smile look usually requiring no injections. The materials used will give you teeth a whiter but also natural appearance, so you don’t have to worry about them looking out of place with the rest of your teeth.

Once your teeth have a brighter white appearance they will instantly improve the appearance of your smile. If you have any questions about this procedure or want to know more about the results it can give, you can read about it here.

Why not pay our practice a visit today to talk to one of our lovely team members about your teeth? We will be able to assess your suitability to this type of treatment and make sure your oral health is in a good condition before we start. We will also be able to tell you about other treatments such as veneers or dental implants, should you require more extensive work on your smile. It’s important to understand that tooth whitening results may vary from person to person.

Once your new smile is unveiled you will not be able to stop smiling and you can expect to receive compliments. Call us today on 01474 537191 to book your appointment.