Advances in materials and dental techniques have broadened the horizons in creating the perfect smile. We can introduce you to a full range of cosmetic treatments from simple whitening of the teeth to the use of porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges and tooth coloured fillings.
Should you have concerns regarding the appearance of your teeth please advise your dentist who will then be able to explain the benefits cosmetic dentistry can offer.
Hygienist
A Dental Hygienist is a very important member of our team. She is a specialist in the treatment and prevention of gum diseases that cause strong teeth to be lost due to the destruction of the supporting tissues such as bone, gum and ligaments. She routinely cleans teeth, monitors gum condition and offers advice on oral hygiene and diet.
If your dentist recommends an appointment with the hygienist it is because signs of gum problems have been diagnosed and you will benefit from the care in both active treatment and preventive advice that the hygienist can offer.
In some patients their is a lack of harmony in the way teeth meet which then with other factors such as stress can cause tooth grinding, particularly at night, which can cause symptoms. These symptoms of occlusal disease can present as headaches, facial pain, neck and shoulder pain, wear of teeth and breakdown of gum attachment. We are in many cases able to treat such symptoms by the use of specialised mouth guards and selective shaping of destructive tooth contacts (equilibration).
These principals governing the way teeth bite together are vital when constructing a number of large fillings or crowns. If they are not applied the dentist may iatrogenically initiate the symptoms listed above. Nicola Grainge provides for the treatment of occlusal problems and is a member of British Society of Occlusal studies http://www.bsos.org.uk
Orthodontic treatment is the alignment of teeth in the dental arch to achieve both aesthetic and functional gains. We are always monitoring and assessing our patients from an orthodontic viewpoint. We do offer Invisalign services. If further treatment is required we prefer to refer patients to a specialist in this field.
Dentures
When patients have lost a number or all of their teeth metal or plastic dentures can offer an expedient, adaptable and cost effective solution for restoring function and aesthetics.