If there is a tooth missing you may be able to benefit from an adhesive
bridge. This type of bridge is fixed in the mouth without the need
for much tooth preparation Adhesive bridges can only be used in a
few situations. View
adhesive bridge animation.
Bonded Fillings - Front Teeth
Bonded fillings can often be placed with little or no drilling. They
are strong and very natural looking. Bonded filling can be used for
cracked, broken or stained teeth and also to replace unsightly or
discoloured old fillings.
View bonded filling animation and images.
Bridge
A bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. The teeth on
either side of the gap have crowns(caps) affixed and this holds the
bridge in place. With a bridge you can eat and clean as you would
with normal teeth. It is not removable but is fixed into place and
it looks very natural. View
bridge animation and images.
Crowns (caps)
A crown is constructed if a tooth is broken, heavily filled or decayed.
Crowns strengthen teeth and can improve the appearance dramatically.
If there is a bite problem or if there needs to be a substantial
cosmetic improvement, crowns are the ideal solution. View
crown animation and document.
Gold Inlay
A gold inlay is used when a cavity is too large for a filling and
the tooth needs to be supported. Gold is very strong and is ideally
used for back teeth where it cannot be seen. For teeth nearer the
front of the mouth we can use porcelain inlays which look like natural
teeth. View
gold inlay animation.
Implant
You can replace one tooth, a number of teeth or a whole set with
dental implants. They have been tried and tested by science and
have a very high success rate. Once in place you eat with them as
you would with natural teeth. If you wear dentures you can even
have a couple of implants to stabilise the dentures and make eating
more comfortable and enjoyable. View
implant animation and images.
Root Canal Treatment
A root canal treatment is necessary when the nerve in a tooth has
become inflamed, damaged or infected (dental abscess). The treatment
involves cleaning out the root canals and filling them very accurately.
This feels little different to a having a filling and contrary to
popular belief is not an uncomfortable procedure. View
root canal treatment animation and images.
Veneers
Porcelain veneers are made from thin films of porcelain
which become very strong and life-like when bonded to the teeth. Veneers
are used when the teeth are discoloured or misshapen and they can
dramatically improve a smile with relatively little tooth preparation,
that's why they are often the cosmetic treatment of choice. Viewporcelain veneer animation and images.
Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening is used when the teeth are yellow
or grey and it will lighten teeth harmlessly. A whole course of tooth
whitening has just the same effect on the teeth as drinking one glass
of cola, yet the effect is impressive. Lighter teeth are associated
with youth, that's why tooth whitening is said to be a 'smile lift'
that can take years off your age appearance. Viewtooth whitening animation and images.
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