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One of the main features that people often find attractive in their partners is their teeth. With a drive to have a perfect smile always, a lot of individuals turn to cosmetic dentistry for a fix. This article will provide you with some options that a Manchester cosmetic dentist may be able to carry out for you.

Crowns

Dental crowns are like caps which are tooth-shaped, which are placed over a tooth in order to cover and protect the damaged tooth underneath and restore its size, appearance and shape. The crowns are attached to the tooth using adhesive dental cement and cover the visible portion of the tooth that lies outside the gums. This option is perfect for protecting weak teeth from decay if they are broken or cracked, or to restore an already broken or worn down tooth from further damage, or even just to make the teeth seem more visually appealing. They can be made of metal, resin, porcelain or stainless steel.

 

Veneers

Veneers differ from crowns in that they are a plastic or porcelain coating that is bonded to only the surface of an imperfect tooth, which may be discoloured, chipped or misaligned. In order to bond the veneer with the tooth, a small amount of healthy enamel will need to be removed from the outside of the tooth, so this treatment is not recommended for younger clients as it is completely irreversible.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a process a Manchester cosmetic dentist is more than likely to be able to carry out. It cannot change the colour of your teeth completely but it can lighten the shade. There are various processes of teeth whitening but professional bleaching is by far the most common method. The actual teeth whitening is carried out by applying a dental gel to your teeth via a tray that fits your teeth like a mouth guard. The effects of the procedure can last for up to 3 years but this will be affected and limited by your lifestyle choices and quality of dental hygiene.

Teeth Straightening

Teeth straightening is perfect for those who want to improve a possibly crooked smile without the damage to existing teeth that might be a result of using crowns or veneers as a fix. There are various types of procedures that one can undergo in order to improve the straightness of their teeth, from lingual braces (the traditional metal wires that apply pressure to your teeth and gradually move them into the desired space) to invisible aligners (clear, medical-grade plastic that applies gentle pressure to teeth and slowly moves the teeth). Talking to your dentist about which procedure to go for is important as the amount of pressure needed to straighten the teeth will vary from person to person.

 

For a Manchester Cosmetic Dentist who provides all of these treatments and more, visit Oakley Dental at http://www.oakleydental.co.uk/ and find out which treatment may be right for you.