Did you know that one in four of us in the UK are unhappy with our smile? With advances in modern dentistry, it's no longer just a case of filling and taking out teeth. Cosmetic dentistry, or ‘aesthetic dentistry', is used as a means of improving the appearance of teeth. Used to straighten, reshape, lighten and repair teeth, cosmetic dentistry should always aim to produce natural-looking results for patients. Our wide range of effective cosmetic treatments can help you with your discoloured, worn, chipped or crooked teeth.
Composite bonding is the application of a tooth-coloured material (composite) that is applied to change the shape, size, or colour of teeth. Composite bonding is widely regarded as the most straightforward way to improve the appearance of your teeth.
If you’re looking to repair chipped teeth, correct discolouration, reduce gaps, or change the shape of your teeth then composite bonding can help. Your dentist will match the colour of the composite resin with the rest of your teeth which will result in outstanding natural looking results. The composite is then moulded onto your teeth to resolve imperfections.
What makes Composite Bonding such a requested treatment for many patients is its effectiveness for resolving a variety of cosmetic dental issues. Compared with veneers and crowns Composite Bonding is a much less destructive and much more cost-effective solution.
Westbrook House Dental Practice now offer SmileFast composite bonding, a one stop solution for all your cosmetic dentistry needs in as little as 60 minutes.
A veneer is a porcelain facing on the front of your teeth, usually your top teeth. Think of a false finger nail, dental veneers work in the same way and are used mainly for aesthetic purposes.
Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy, and because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond (rather like super-glue) very little preparation of the tooth is needed.
Porcelain veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of teeth. A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to improve a single discoloured or stained tooth or to lighten front teeth (usually the upper ones) generally.
Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others.
Typically consisting of a blend of cosmetic dental treatments and other dental solutions, the goal of a Smile Makeover is to dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth.
Following a FREE Initial Consultation and a subsequent Smile Assessment, we'll create a bespoke Treatment Plan that's tailored to your unique needs. This might involve some of the following treatment solutions:
Teeth straightening (orthodontics)
Cosmetic dental veneers
Composite bonding & white fillings
Boutique teeth whitening
Dental crowns & bridges
Dental implants
With Boutique Teeth Whitening the choice is yours! Whether you choose to whiten your teeth by day, or by night, the results are much the same. Both methods will transform your stained or discoloured teeth into a bright white smile that will last for years to come.
Boutique by Day is designed for people who want great results without having to wear their custom-made trays for a long period of time. This formula whitens the teeth with just 1.5 hours wear time.
Boutique By Night whitens your teeth as you sleep, it is designed for people who want great results without the inconvenience of wearing their trays during the day. Boutique by Night has a B1 shade guarantee (the whitest natural shade), meaning you are ensured noticeable, natural results.
With both methods simply fill your custom trays with the gel formula as directed by your dentists and wear at home. You should start to see results in a few days!
Teeth whitening is the safest and most cost-effective way of enhancing the appearance of your teeth. Teeth discolouration responds extremely well to whitening treatment, removing stains on teeth caused from fizzy drinks, coffee, smoking, red wine, and other food.
Boutique Whitening is a non-surgical dental treatment that is pain free and will leave you with beautiful teeth that are many shades whiter! Boutique Whitening is one of the most straightforward, safe, and effective solutions to brighten and whiten your teeth and this brand has won many major industry awards making it the leading choice for patients.
The effects of teeth whitening are dramatic and it’s one of the simplest ways of achieving a more attractive smile. It can be used alone or to complement other treatments as part of a total “smile makeover”.
In the past, fillings were made from either gold or a silver-coloured alloy called amalgam. Although these materials are extremely durable, the main disadvantage is that they don’t match the natural white teeth in appearance.
Also known as composite fillings, white fillings are made from tooth-coloured material that restore the appearance of a previously filled tooth, giving your teeth a more natural look.
A completely safe procedure, this can be used for new fillings or to replace any old metal fillings, giving your teeth a more natural overall appearance.
A dental bridge fixes an artificial tooth (or teeth) to natural teeth on one or both sides of a gap.
Some bridges have crowns at each end that fit over the natural teeth; others are fixed to the surface of the teeth next to the gap. Each bridge is carefully hand crafted by a skilled technician to emulate the natural teeth as closely as possible.
A dental bridge may take the place of one or more missing teeth and the results can be excellent with good functional and aesthetic results. With careful maintenance, a well-made bridge can last many years.
Westbrook House Dental Practice offer the non invasive ICON treatment for white spot elimination. This revolutionary treatment can improve the appearance of white spots or a mottled appearance of teeth.
White spots are very common and can be caused by fluorosis, a high intake of fluoride when the adult teeth are developing or de-calcification which can happen after fixed braces are removed.
ICON targets the pores of the teeth, the ICON formula painlessly enters the damaged tooth's pore system restoring the colour of the tooth to its original and natural state. The results are instant and permanent and can be completed in a single session without drilling or uncomfortable injections.
