Open any fashion and lifestyle magazine today and you will be bombarded with images of models and celebrities with amazing smiles. Some of these smiles are natural but others have been enhanced to improve things like colour and shape. Tom Cruise is the classic example of the type of corrective dental work that is possible. […]
A Prosthodontist is an expert in rebuilding damaged and worn teeth. Many older patients suffer from dental decay and today have many large and extensive dental fillings. If your problem involves more than one or two teeth, then you would benefit from seeing a prosthodontist. A general dentist is responsible for looking after your basic […]
Veneers are thin shells of dental material that are used to change the shape and colour of existing teeth. They are the dental versions of false nails. As with nails a strong and healthy base is required for the treatment to be successful over time. In general, veneers would not be appropriate on teeth with […]
Porcelain laminates and veneers refer to the same thing; it is a thin porcelain shell that is shaped to resemble the front surface of a tooth. These are often used to restore damaged or discoloured teeth. Find out more HERE
The amount of enamel we remove differs from person to person. Some patients may not need any enamel removed, whilst others may need a considerable amount removed. The reason tooth enamel is removed is to ensure that veneers can be bonded to the teeth without looking too bulky or unnatural. This procedure is not harmful […]
We use a bonding adhesive to prepare the teeth, we then permanently attach veneers using resin and a special dental curing light, which binds the two together.
