![]() ![]() A bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth and is permanently fixed in place. If crowns are indicated but there are also missing teeth then a bridge may be a good option. In all these cases only the tooth-coloured porcelain is visible and, when completed, the teeth should look indistinguishable from your natural teeth.ĭental whitening uses bleach to (safely) permeate the tooth enamel and lighten the dentine inside the tooth, thus creating noticeably whiter and brighter teeth. Crowns can be made from a variety of materials designed for difference circumstances, including all porcelain or porcelain with a strengthened core such as zirconium or metal. Crowns are used both for cosmetic and clinical reasons, for example when a tooth is badly decayed but the root is still intact. Crowns involve a greater reduction of the natural tooth’s surface than a veneer but the result is greater strength. ![]() A crown covers the whole tooth above the gum and is suitable for both front and back teeth. The teeth generally require only a small amount of preparation for veneers.Ī more robust solution than a veneer is a crown. Veneers are only used on front teeth and are generally used for cosmetic purposes, for example to restore chipped or broken teeth, or to change the colour, size or shape of teeth. ![]() A veneer is a thin porcelain cover designed to go on the outside surface of a tooth. These are used when the natural crown of a tooth is compromised either through decay, trauma or aesthetic reasons. Below I have outlined a few of the more common treatments that are available to help you create that Oscar-winning smile! Having watched the Academy Awards last night, do you ever wonder how the actors and actresses achieve such beautiful and perfect smiles? I can guarantee that the vast majority will not have been blessed with naturally straight, white, even teeth and will have had various types of treatment to achieve these gorgeous smiles. ![]()
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