Cosmetic Dentistry – Your Smile Improvement Options For The New Year

A brief look at some of the cosmetic treatments available at our Bedford dentists.
First of all, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our patients a very happy new year. We hope that you all had a good break over the Christmas period and are raring to go again. Even though we are now a couple of weeks into the new year, there is no real ‘cut off’ date for making new year resolutions, especially those that might have a longer term impact on your life.
With this in mind, we are going to use the first blog of the new year to take a look at some of the options that we have available for those of you hoping to do something to improve your appearance this year. We can’t help you lose weight or get fit of course, but what we can do is to help you have a more attractive smile. Given that this is one of the first things that people tend to notice about us when we meet them, just a few improvements could make a big impression on someone who might just change your life.
Let us take a look then at some of the treatments that you might be interested in at The Dental Centre Bedford.
Teeth whitening
If your teeth are a little dull or discoloured and have lost the sparkle they once used to have, our custom teeth whitening treatment could be of real benefit to you. However well we brush our teeth, the fact is that the inner part of the tooth darkens as we grow older and this shows through the translucent tooth enamel, sometimes making our teeth appear a little yellow. If you feel that this applies to you and are interested in seeing how your teeth would be improved by being whitened by up to eight shades, why not book a consultation to discuss this further?
Dental veneers
Porcelain dental veneers can also be used to whiten teeth, and in a semi permanent way. Veneers are very fine layers of porcelain which can be produced in whatever shade of white you wish. These can then be fitted to the front of your teeth and shaped and polished to give you a great looking new smile. With care, your veneers should last for around ten years before they need to be replaced. These are ideal for anyone with badly stained or discoloured teeth or whose teeth are chipped and cracked.
Orthodontics
The only thing more attractive than a white smile is a white smile with straight and even teeth. Even a tooth or two just a little crooked can spoil what might be an otherwise almost perfect smile. By using modern orthodontics such as Invisalign, there is no need to use unsightly dental braces to correct these teeth. The transparent and removable trays used in ‘invisible braces’ makes for a more discreet, convenient and comfortable tooth straightening experience.
Tooth coloured dental fillings
If you have ever had an amalgam filling in a tooth, you will know how unsightly and visible these can be. Although amalgam is a strong material, it can really spoil a smile. Even those placed in the rear of the mouth can be visible when you laugh or yawn. Our Bedford dental practice now offers you the opportunity to have natural looking tooth coloured fillings. These provide a high level of strength and won’t distract from your smile.
Cosmetic bonding
While some dental issues may require invasive dentistry to restore a tooth, whether that be a filling or the fitting of a crown, this isn’t always the case. In some cases, a small chipped edge of a tooth can be restored using cosmetic bonding. This is simply placed onto the chip and shaped to leave it looking natural. No local anaesthetic is likely to be needed for this treatment.
Wrinkle reduction treatments
Finally, now that we have discussed your options for achieving a great looking smile, let us not forget that we are also able to offer skin wrinkle reduction treatments as well as fillers for lips and other areas that thin as we age. Our facial aesthetics team offers a safe and effective way of putting a little youthfulness back into your skin. Why not take a look at our ‘facial aesthetics’ page for more information?
We hope that this blog has given you a few ideas and inspirations for ways to improve your appearance this year. Whether you are looking to date, get a new job or simply want to feel that bit better about yourself, we are confident that we can help you to do just that. If you would like to discuss this with us, why not call The Dental Centre Bedford today on 01234 819868 to arrange an initial consultation where we can discuss your requirements and a treatment plan to help you achieve your aims. We look forward to seeing you!