Cosmetic Dentistry – Leichhardt Dental Care – Dentist Haberfield

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Teeth Whitening is a very popular procedure undertaken by more and more people every day. Teeth whitening is one of the fastest and safest ways to improve your smile. It is a hugely popular cosmetic dental treatment that does not require complicated or time-consuming procedures. Greater social acceptance and advances in dental technology have now made it an affordable and common treatment that delivers a host of amazing benefits. Before the treatment begins your teeth will be examined and assessed to ensure their condition is suitable for whitening. To protect the soft tissue in and around your mouth, protective guards are fitted over your lips and gums.

At Leichhardt Dental Centre, we provide 2 types of teeth whitening, depending on your personal needs and expectations: in-office whitening and take-home professional whitening. This allows us to suit your needs and offer the best results, not just one type of method that we think everyone should buy.

Please Note – Teeth Whitening is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and treatments have no effect on artificial materials used in fillings, veneers, ...
... crowns etc.

Dental veneers offer a long-term, dramatic aesthetic option that can change the appearance of your entire smile. Whether it’s one tooth that you’re unhappy with, or you want a complete smile-makeover, dental veneers provide the most dramatic cosmetic possibility when it comes to improving the way your teeth look.

Veneers are custom made facings that are permanently bonded to your teeth. They correct imperfections such as stained, chipped, worn, gapped or crooked teeth. Veneers are extremely popular as they enable people to achieve a near perfect smile.In some cases, veneers can be used as a faster alternative to time consuming orthodontic treatments.

Veneers can be made from composite resin (white filling) or porcelain. Each has its own advantage. Porcelain veneers are very strong, durable and highly resistant to discoloration. They usually require more reshaping of the teeth, are more expensive and require two or more visits. Alternatively, composite resin veneers can be created quicker, are cheaper, but are less durable.

We are more than happy to further discuss both options to help you choose the best solution for you.

A very conservative and cosmetically appealing option to repair a back tooth that is missing a significant amount of tooth structure is a “ceramic” or porcelain onlay. These types of restorations are a strong restorative option and have a high esthetic appeal due to the strong resemblance to natural tooth due to the translucency of porcelain.

Crowns are prosthetic devices cemented onto existing teeth, essentially acting like a “cap” and are used to cover a badly damaged or decayed tooth. The purpose of a dental crown is to protect fragile tooth from fracture and give extra strength to the remaining tooth structure. Fractures, chipping and cracks frequently happen to teeth with large existing restorations, or teeth that under excessive load as in sleep grinders and people who clench a lot. It can also improve the physical appearance of discoloured teeth. Dental crown also provides perfect match to natural tooth colour and shape. At our practice, we do different types of crowns.

Crown

Crown is advised in following cases:

Replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining
Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
Restore a fractured tooth
Attach a bridge
Cover a dental implant
Cover a discoloured or poorly shaped tooth
Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment
The procedure of getting a crown requires a detailed impression of the tooth (or gum if the tooth is missing). The impression is then taken and will replicate the tooth, allowing a true duplicate of a tooth to be produced, from the minor details including the colour and shape. Finally, upon completion of the crown, it is fitted and permanently bonded to the tooth/teeth.
If you are suffering from tooth loss or damage, contact us today.

Bridges

A bridge may be recommended if a person is missing one or more teeth. Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in a bad bite, also food impaction. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can also lead to gum disease and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

Bridges are tooth-coloured prosthetic device which can be fixed or removable which is anchored to neighbouring teeth for support and replaces missing tooth/teeth. Dental bridges look and function like normal teeth and can be hard to distinguish from natural teeth. Bridges may also help reduce risk of gum disease and help correct biting issues.

Bridges
Depending on the position of a missing tooth and surrounding teeth, there are various bridges available to choose from. A fixed bridge is when they are cemented to the natural teeth or implants surrounding the empty space. Fixed bridges are fixed and cannot be taken out of your mouth. The bridge is fused between two porcelain crowns to fill in the missing tooth area or teeth.

How long do Crowns and Bridges Last?

While crowns and bridges can last a lifetime, they do sometimes become loose or fall out. The most important step you can take to ensure the longevity of your crown or bridge is to practice good oral hygiene. A bridge can lose its support if the teeth or bone holding it in place are damaged by dental disease. Keep your gums and teeth healthy by brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing daily. Also see us regularly for check-ups and professional cleanings.

To prevent damage to your new crown or bridge, avoid chewing hard foods, ice or other hard objects.

Need a dentist near me? Find a dentist in Haberfield near you. Leichhardt Dental Centre offers a wide range of dental service for Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dentist Leichhardt NSW At Leichhardt Dental Centre services that include dental implants, Straight teeth, Clear braces, Orthodontic treatment, Cosmetic dentist, Veneers & Crown bridge dentist.