Cosmetic Dentistry

Smile Makeover

A smile makeover is the creation of a new smile to give you the perfect smile. Using modern techniques and the best materials we can align crowded teeth, close gaps, reduce protruding teeth, whiten, improve a gummy smile, widen a narrow smile, change the length or shape of teeth, replace missing teeth or any combination of the above. The type of treatment involved can vary from orthodontics to veneers to implants. If you are interested in a makeover please book an appointment for a cosmetic consultation. Why invest in your smile?

Six Month Smiles

At Alexandra Dental Practice we understand many adults want orthodontic treatment to straighten their crooked teeth, but don’t want to compromise their appearance.
Six month smiles braces are the perfect solution if you have been put off by the prospect of wearing braces or aligners every day for up to three years.

Crooked teeth make many people feel self-conscious, reserved, or even ashamed of their appearance. There are various solutions to align crooked teeth but most take 2-3 years with conventional orthodontic treatment or clear braces. However six month smiles can give you the smile that you want in a fraction of the time taken with conventional treatments.

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Six Month Smiles

Veneers

A veneer is a new front surface for a tooth. They are made from very thin layers of ceramic material, which are strongly bonded to the front of your teeth. Veneers are extremely versatile and can be used to mask discolorations, brighten a smile, mask chipped or stained teeth, close gaps and align crowded or protruding teeth. They are often the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. As Porcelain is impermeable they are highly resistant to permanent staining from coffee, tea, or even cigarette smoking. The result is an very natural and highly aesthetic.

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10 Upper Veneers

Bonding

Bonding involves using a tooth-colored material used to fill in unsightly gaps. There is absolutely no invasion of the tooth surface at all in most cases. Only one single visit is usually required and bonding lasts several years.

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Compostie Dentine Bonding

Tooth Whitening

Tooth Whitening is a process that lightens discoloured enamel and dentin. The procedure can be carried out in the surgery or with Take Home Kits. Extensive research and clinical studies indicate that whitening teeth under the supervision of a dentist (either in surgery or home) is safe. Both have equally good results.

Zoom! Chairside Whitening system is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. It the perfect choice for the busy individual. Gel is applied to your teeth and the tooth whitening light is positioned over your teeth to activate the gel.

Take-Home Kits: This involves taking impressions of your teeth and having custom trays constructed. You will be shown how to apply the whitening gel onto your teeth using the custom made trays. The trays must then be worn for 1-2 hours per day / or overnight for a period of approximately 14 days.

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Tooth Whitening

Lumineers

Lumineers by Cerinate a porcelain veneer that can be made as thin as a contact lens and is placed over existing teeth without requiring removal of tooth structure. Lumineers can only be made from patented Cerinate porcelain.. In just two to three visits lumineers provide a custom-made smile clinically proven to last up to 20 years. The procedure is painless because there is no require to removal any tooth structure. They can even be placed over old porcelain bridgework and crownwork. The advantages are that they are ultra-thin, yet extremely strong for a radiant smile that resists any cracking, which can damage restorations. They are completely reversible as there is no preparation to your teeth at all. Clinical testing has proven that a lumineers smile will last and look great for up to 20 years. The restorations offer a 5-year Warranty and are replaced at no charge if necessary. http://www.lumineers.com

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Veneers

Bridge

A bridge will permanently replace one of more missing teeth. It does not need to be taken out of the mouth like a denture. Closing the space is important for cosmetic reasons. In addition leaving the gap open can put a strain on the teeth either side. It can also affect your "bite" – the teeth on either side of the gap may lean together into the space and alter the way that the upper and lower teeth meet; which can in turn cause a number of other problems.  A dental bridge should last for many years.  The life expectancy of any bridge is greatly influenced by factors under your own control, such as your diet and how well you look after your teeth.

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Cantilever Porcelain Veneer

Dental Crown

A crown covers, or "caps", a tooth to restore its normal shape and size. It will provide full coverage of the underlying tooth hence strengthening and improving the appearance of a tooth. Crowns are necessary when a tooth is extensively broken down. If a tooth is cracked it is often is the only treatment option available. It will hold the tooth together and protect it so the damage doesn't get worse. If a tooth has been root treated we may often recommend a crown as the resulting tooth will be weak, brittle and liable to fracture.

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Crown Lengthening and Crown

Dental Implant

A dental implant is an artificial tooth that is surgically placed into your jawbone The benefit of using implants is that they don't rely on neighboring teeth for support, they are permanent and stable. Implants are a good solution to tooth loss because they look and feel like natural teeth. Implant material is made from different types of metallic and bone-like ceramic materials that are compatible with body tissue.

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Implant