Cosmetic Dentistry in Strood

If you require a filling in your tooth, a cosmetic option would be to choose a white filling material that matches the shade of your surrounding natural teeth. You can also have any existing metallic fillings replaced with tooth-coloured or 'white' fillings. This will allow you to smile without a metallic glint in sight, giving your teeth a more natural appearance overall.

1. This is a safe procedure that entails the removal of any decay from your tooth, and taking out the metal or amalgam fillings if you are having them replaced.
2. The new filling is made from a very hard tooth-coloured substance and will withstand the forces in your mouth when you bite and chew over a long period of time.
3. The restoration is completed in one visit and your fillings will not be visible when you smile.

• Natural-looking restoration.
• Improved cosmetic appearance of filled teeth while still being able to bite and chew as usual.
• Hard-wearing restorative solution.

An effective long-term solution to straightening your teeth and correcting your bite is orthodontics. Orthodontics is a subspecialty area in dentistry that focuses on aligning and straightening teeth using either wires and brackets or clear aligners to apply gentle pressure to the teeth to move them into a particular position. The discipline has advanced over decades and today treatment is a lot faster and more comfortable than it was in the past.

1. Patients who have problems with their bite and the way their top and bottom teeth line up against each other, or have very crowded teeth are good candidates for orthodontic treatment.
2. Impressions, photos and x-rays are taken at the start of treatment to determine the course of action.
3. Brackets are bonded to individual teeth and wires clip onto them that gently guide the teeth into position over time.
4. Alternatively, a series of clear aligners are worn to gently guide the teeth into their new position.
5. Long term retention is very important and it is likely that you will need to wear a retainer at night for life (or as long as you want your teeth to stay straight)
6. Good oral hygiene habits are essential during treatment and regular visits are required for check-ups and adjustments.

• Straighter teeth are healthier teeth, as there are no gaps for plaque to build up over time.
• Having an attractive smile will have a positive effect on your confidence.
• Orthodontics is a long-term investment in your oral health.

If you are unhappy with the way your smile looks, you may be considering cosmetic dental treatment to improve the look of your teeth. There are a wide range of cosmetic treatments available at our practice, with something to suit every patient's needs and budget. For patients who are interested in cosmetic dentistry but are not sure which treatment best suits their needs, we provide smile makeovers.

Smile makeovers make use of the latest technology to assess your smile and work out which treatments will work best to give you the smile of your dreams.

You may be looking for a quick brightness boost in preparation for a special occasion such as a wedding or important business meeting, in which case tooth whitening may give you the smile you've always wanted. Alternatively, if your teeth are gappy, crooked or cracked, we may recommend porcelain veneers, composite bonding or discreet orthodontic treatment.

Once we've established what you want to achieve, we'll use photographs, x-rays and in some cases models to show you what we can do, and discuss the best treatments for your individual case.

1. You'll visit the practice and discuss with our experienced cosmetic dentist what makes you unhappy about your smile, and what you want to achieve.
2. Your dentist will take photographs and x-rays as necessary, and will scan them into the computer.
3. They will discuss the various options available to achieve the results you want, and will show you what to expect from various treatment options.
4. Once you've agreed on your treatment, we will then provide you with a detailed treatment plan. In some cases it is possible to start treatment straight away.

• You can see how your new smile will look before you start treatment.
• You'll be able to choose the best treatment for your individual wants and needs.
• The result will be a healthy, beautiful smile that you want to show off.

How does the treatment work?

It takes approximately between 6 and 18 months to create a new smile using Invisalign. Getting there takes just four simple steps:

1. You meet with an Invisalign Provider for a consultation about your treatment., based on your treatment plan and your dental records, a virtual 3D treatment plan is generated that shows you the expected movement of your teeth from their current position to the desired final position.
2. Once you and your Invisalign Provider have approved the treatment plan, the aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth. The number of aligners varies for each person.
3. You wear your aligners about 20 to 22 hours every day, except to eat, brush, and floss, or for a specific occasion.
4. Every 1-2 weeks, you switch to a new set of aligners. The aligners will gradually move your teeth towards their final prescribed position.

Custom-made to fit your teeth and your lifestyle, Invisalign offers many benefits beyond your brand-new smile:

• Nearly-invisible aligners mean hardly anyone will notice that you are straightening your teeth.
• The removable aligners allow you to maintain your dental hygiene, brushing and flossing as usual.
• You can also remove the aligners briefly to eat, drink or for special occasions.
• Even before you start treatment you'll know how long your treatment may take and what your teeth are expected to look like at the end.

As with other types of orthodontic treatment, the cost of Invisalign is dependent on the complexity of your issue and your course of treatment. And, although only an Invisalign Provider is able to fully determine your cost, prices for Invisalign treatment. Find out prices here.