SOCIAL
ADDRESS
ARK Dental Practice
3a Auriol Road
London W14 0SP
CONTACT
T: 020 7603 7255
Ozonater 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic
Dentistry
can
generally
be
described
as
dental
work
which
improves
the
appearance
(but
not
necessarily
the
function)
of
a
person’s
teeth,
gums
and/or
bite.
It
primarily
focuses
on
improving
the
colour,
position,
shape,
size,
alignment
and
overall
smile
appearance.
Professional
Tooth
Whitening
using
custom
made
bleaching
trays
is
the
least
invasive
cosmetic
treatment
available.
Often
it
is
all
that
is
needed to rejuvenate your smile.
Composite
Bonding
is
one
of
the
least
invasive
ways
of
altering
the
shape
of
teeth.
If
teeth
are
worn
they
can
often
be
rebuilt
with
little
or no preparation. The main disadvantage of composite resin is that it stains more easily than porcelain.
Porcelain veneers offer a more durable aesthetic result but tooth substance has to be removed in most cases.
Cosmetic
adult
orthodontics
(eg
Six
Month
Smiles,
ClearSmile
Brace)
is
becoming
a
more
popular
way
of
achieving
a
perfect
smile.
Teeth
are
straightened
and
if
required
tooth
whitening
and
bonding
or
porcelain
veneers
(with
minimal
tooth
reduction)
will
complete
the perfect smile.
In our opinion, the less invasive the treatment the better it is for your teeth.
Less invasive types of cosmetic dentistry
Here are some examples of cosmetic dentistry which preserve more of your natural teeth rather than cutting them down and placing pieces of porcelain on them. It is worth remembering that eventually all dental restorations are likely to fail however good the materials and technique. Therefore, if you are contemplating elective treatment (ie treatment that will improve aesthetics but is not strictly necessary) always consider the least invasive option first as tooth substance that is cut away will never grow back. It is worth asking your dentist whether he would opt to have that treatment on his/her teeth!
•
Least expensive cosmetic option
•
Safe, effective, proven
•
Lightens natural teeth only
•
Takes 2-3 weeks wearing trays 2 hours per day
•
Can be topped up whenever needed
•
An alternative to porcelain veneers
•
Less expensive than porcelain veneers or crowns
•
Performed in one visit, often without anaesthetic
•
Can be used to alter shape, colour and perceived position of
teeth
•
More likely to stain than porcelain but can be repaired and
polished
•
Porcelain Veneers can be the most aesthetic option
•
Very resistant to staining and discolouration
•
Can be used to alter shape, colour and perceived position of
teeth
•
Multiple visits required, may need anaesthetic
•
More invasive than cosmetic orthodontics and composite
bonding
•
More expensive than composite bonding
OPENING HOURS
Mon:
09:00-18:00
Tue:
09:00-14:00
Wed:
09:00-18:00
Thu:
11:00-20:00
Fri:
Closed
Sat:
09:30-17:00
Next available Sat: 24th Feb 2018
Professional TeethWhitening with Trays
Composite Bonding
Veneers
•
Porcelain Veneers can be the most aesthetic option
•
Very resistant to staining and discolouration
•
Can be used to alter shape, colour and perceived position of
teeth
•
Multiple visits required, may need anaesthetic
•
More invasive than cosmetic orthodontics and composite
bonding
•
More expensive than composite bonding
•
An alternative to porcelain veneers
•
Less expensive than porcelain veneers or crowns
•
Performed in one visit, often without anaesthetic
•
Can be used to alter shape, colour and perceived position of
teeth
•
More likely to stain than porcelain but can be repaired and
polished
•
Least expensive cosmetic option
•
Safe, effective, proven
•
Lightens natural teeth only
•
Takes 2-3 weeks wearing trays 2 hours per day
•
Can be topped up whenever needed
Cosmetic Dentistry
Less invasive types of cosmetic dentistry
Here are some examples of cosmetic dentistry which preserve more of your natural teeth rather than cutting them down and placing pieces of porcelain on them. It is worth remembering that eventually all dental restorations are likely to fail however good the materials and technique. Therefore, if you are contemplating elective treatment (ie treatment that will improve aesthetics but is not strictly necessary) always consider the least invasive option first as tooth substance that is cut away will never grow back. It is worth asking your dentist whether he would opt to have that treatment on his/her teeth!
SOCIAL
ADDRESS
ARK Dental Practice
3a Auriol Road
London W14 0SP
CONTACT
020 7603 7255
Ozonater 2018
Cosmetic
Dentistry
can
generally
be
described
as
dental
work
which
improves
the
appearance
(but
not
necessarily
the
function)
of
a
person’s
teeth,
gums
and/or
bite.
It
primarily
focuses
on
improving
the
colour,
position,
shape,
size,
alignment and overall smile appearance.
Professional
Tooth
Whitening
using
custom
made
bleaching
trays
is
the
least
invasive
cosmetic
treatment
available.
Often
it
is
all
that
is
needed
to rejuvenate your smile.
Composite
Bonding
is
one
of
the
least
invasive
ways
of
altering
the
shape
of
teeth.
If
teeth
are
worn
they
can
often
be
rebuilt
with
little
or
no
preparation.
The
main
disadvantage
of
composite
resin
is
that
it
stains
more
easily
than
porcelain.
Porcelain
veneers
offer
a
more
durable
aesthetic
result
but
tooth
substance
has
to
be
removed
in
most cases.
Cosmetic
adult
orthodontics
(eg
Six
Month
Smiles,
ClearSmile
Brace)
is
becoming
a
more
popular
way
of
achieving
a
perfect
smile.
Teeth
are
straightened
and
if
required
tooth
whitening
and
bonding
or
porcelain
veneers
(with
minimal
tooth reduction) will complete the perfect smile.
In
our
opinion,
the
less
invasive
the
treatment
the better it is for your teeth.
OPENING HOURS
Mon:
09:00-18:00
Tue:
09:00-14:00
Wed:
09:00-18:00
Thu:
11:00-20:00
Fri:
Closed
Sat:
09:30-17:00
Next available Sat: 24th Feb 2018
Call 020 7603 7255
