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fact sheet: cosmetic dentistry

Renewed public awareness is allowing aesthetic dentistry to take its rightful place alongside other cosmetic procedures such as face-lifts. It is becoming less acceptable to have discoloured, uneven or missing teeth. Innovative dental techniques can undoubtedly create a more youthful and attractive look.

At Stardent we use the most modern technology including Laser, in a comfortable and - soothing environment to provide the best cosmetic treatments such as:

TEETH WHITENING Tooth whitening makes it possible to whiten most yellowed or stained teeth even teeth stained by tobacco, coffee and tetracycline can be dramatically improved. The convenience of laser tooth whitening is the perfect choice for the busy individual, the results of laser whitening may vary and depend upon your initial tooth colour and oral hygiene.

IMPLANTS Implants are a great way to replace missing teeth, whether it’s a single tooth, multiple Teeth, or a full set of dentures that you are replacing. Dentures, bridges or individual teeth attached to implants provide stability, a more secure fit and a more natural look and feel.

BRIDGES When a tooth is missing it can cause a chain reaction of problems. Surrounding teeth may shift, causing stress to your jaw joint (TMJ) when you chew. It is much harder to clean teeth that have shifted, so harmful tartar can build up, which can cause cavities and gum disease. A bridge fills in this space, using the adjacent teeth for support. With the new technology available it is now possible to create an all porcelain bridge for the best cosmetic results.

WHITE FILLINGS OR PORCELAIN INLAYS: to replace silver fillings. Advances in dental materials technology have created strong new synthetic tooth-coloured restorative materials that help you look your best.

A beautiful choice If you decide you’d like your tooth
restored with a white material, we can use either
porcelain or composite resin, which is a plastic like
substance. We’ll carefully match the chosen material to
your natural teeth, so the restoration will blend in well.

Strong and durable Both porcelain and composite
resin bond securely to your tooth, so the restorations
are extremely strong and durable. Also, because they
are bonded, we can be more conservative when we
prepare your tooth for the filling, so you retain more of
your natural, healthy tooth.

ALL PORCELAIN CROWNS White crowns used to only be made of porcelain fused to metal, often leaving a dark grey area at the gum line. Now, we have the technology to create your crown entirely from porcelain. All porcelain crowns are translucent, like your own natural teeth, so they look great.

Strength and beauty An all-porcelain crown is a custom-made restoration that is bonded to your tooth,
covering it completely.
They repair and strengthen damaged teeth, and can also be used to improve your
appearance by covering discoloured or misshapen teeth.

PORCELAIN VENEERS Veneers are thin shells
of porcelain that are fabricated with the help of
a dental laboratory. They generally cover the
tops and front of teeth. Veneers can be used
to whiten teeth as well as correct problems
like chipped, misshapen, crooked or worn
teeth. Once they’ve been bonded to your teeth,
veneers virtually become part of your teeth.
You can use them like you would your own
teeth, because the bond is extremely strong.
Your final result is a more beautiful, natural looking
new smile.