Are you happy with your smile? Do you smile with confidence or do you avoid showing your teeth in public or in photos because you’re dissatisfied with their appearance? If this is the case and it is an issue that you would like to address, then the team at Dee Why Dental are here to help you.
Cosmetic dentistry is a term generally used to describe aesthetically driven dentistry and goes beyond simply dealing with problems as they arise but rather, creating the beautiful smiles that patients have always dreamed of, because everyone knows that a great smile is an invaluable social and professional asset.
The most important thing is to first determine what your goals are and to identify what you would like to improve about your smile.
Obviously communication is an extremely important part of the smile makeover process. At the first consultation, it helps if you describe what you would like to change in as much detail as possible. You can bring along pictures of smiles you like, or of how your own smile used to look. Your dentist will have some thoughts to share with you as well because dentists are trained to look at teeth and smiles in terms of facial balance. In other words, a dentist will look not only at how the elements of a smile (teeth, lips and gums) relate to each other, but also how they blend in with the face as a whole.
Whether it’s improving the colour, size, shape or positioning of your teeth, there are numerous treatment modalities which can be used individually or in conjunction with each other to produce the smile that you deserve.
Advances in dental science and technology in recent years allows us to utilise innovative techniques and procedures to achieve true beauty. There are so many ways in which we can improve appearance. They range from simple tooth whitening, to crowns and veneers, and more extensive treatments such as dental implants and Invisalign orthodontic aligners.
Your treatment plan may involve :
- Whitening
- Bonding or veneers
- Crowns
- Replacing missing teeth with implants, bridges
- Repositioning and straightening teeth with orthodontic treatment (for eg with Invisalign or conventional braces)
If you are interested in improving your smile and wish to enquire about cosmetic dentistry, please contact our friendly team at Dee Why Dental on 02 9971 4555 to book in for a consultation with one of our dentists.