Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry Services in East Melbourne

Cosmetic Dentistry

Are your teeth stained, worn, chipped, broken, misaligned, deformed, or have holes between them and you are worried? Well, don’t be. Modern-day cosmetic dentistry can give you an amazing smile. A “smile makeover” that will enhance the appearance of your smile through at least one or more cosmetic dentistry procedure.

 

Cosmetic dentistry is a method of oral care that centres around enhancing and improving the appearance of the mouth, teeth, and smile. Today, dentists have a wide cluster of devices and methods available to them for enhancing the look of your smile.

 

Some of the most common methods include:

  • Dental Bonding
  • Dental Veneers
  • Teeth whitening
  • Dental Implants

Dental Bonding

Bonding refers to the repair of a coloured, damaged, decayed teeth using a durable plastic material that resembles the colour of tooth enamel. Your dentist drills out the tooth decay and the material is applied to the tooth and hardened with an ultraviolet or laser light, bonding the material to the tooth.

 

Your dentist then trims, shapes, and polishes the teeth which gives it a healthy appearance. Though bonding can repair decayed, chipped, cracked, or misshapen teeth; it is one of the least expensive cosmetic dentistry procedures available to patients.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers made from medical-grade ceramic, are designed individually for each patient to resemble one’s natural teeth. This custom-made shell is cemented to the front of the teeth, changing their colour, size, shape making the teeth look exceptionally realistic.

 

Dental veneers can resolve numerous cosmetic problems, ranging from crooked teeth to cracked or damaged enamel to noticeable gaps between two teeth.

Teeth Whitening

After some years, teeth can become stained or discoloured. This can be as a result of old age, smoking, taking certain medications, or consuming foods and beverages such as coffee and tea.

 

Teeth whitening is one of the most basic cosmetic dentistry procedures and can be done in one of two ways. You can either do an in-office procedure or at home treatment.

 

Your dentist can make a custom mouthpiece plate that guarantees the appropriate measure of whitening solution reaches your teeth. Home whitening can take two to about a month or longer depending on the quality of peroxide used while in-office whitening can happen in one or more 1-to 2-hour visits.

 

Remember, your teeth can wind up stained again on the off chance that you continue exposing them to similar substances that initially stained them.

 

Since whitening products are not intended to clean teeth, it is as yet important to continue practicing everyday oral hygiene by brushing two times every day, flossing at any rate once per day, and rinsing an antiseptic mouthwash day by day.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are used to supplant teeth after tooth loss. The dentist inserts a little titanium screw into the jaw at the site of the missing tooth, which serves as the support for a crown.

 

These implants are practically indistinguishable from the surrounding normal teeth, and once the bone and supporting tissue bond to the implant, they are forever anchored into place. Patients need to practise daily oral hygiene during the implant period to clean plaque and debris from the area.

Inlays & Overlays

Inlays and onlays have a similar purpose as dental fillings and dental crowns. They are used to restore a tooth, usually one damaged by decay. The three treatments, however, differ on when they are best for you.

 

Inlays and onlays are used when the decay or cavity is too large for a dental filling but isn’t damaged enough to require a dental crown. Unlike dental fillings, which are directly moulded unto the tooth during your dental appointment, inlays and onlays are first fabricated in a laboratory before being fitted to the tooth.

Inlays and onlays have the following benefits:

  • Minimal removal of tooth enamel
  • Last longer than dental fillings
  • Do not expand and move around unlike dental fillings do when exposed to thermal changes
  • More resistant to stains compared to other dental restorations

Inlay & Onlay Procedure

Getting an inlay or onlay for your tooth only takes two dental appointments. Once your dentist has established that you are an ideal candidate for the treatment, the target tooth is prepared.

 

The decayed parts are removed, and the tooth is thoroughly cleaned. Your dentist takes an impression of the tooth to be sent to a laboratory for fabrication. A temporary restoration is set in place to protect the tooth while your inlay or onlay is being fabricated. On your second appointment, the fabricated inlay or onlay are bonded and fitted into place.

Orthodontic Dentistry

Orthodontics, formerly referred to as orthodontia, is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of mispositioned teeth and jaws.

 

Crooked and misaligned teeth are harder to keep clean, are at risk of premature loss due to tooth decay and gum disease and cause extra bite pressure that can lead to headaches, TMJ syndrome and neck, shoulder and back pain. Crooked teeth can also detract from one’s appearance.

Conditions that need Orthodontic Treatment

If you have any of the following conditions, you may be a good candidate for orthodontic treatments:

  • Overbite, commonly called “buck teeth” — where the upper front teeth stick out over the lower teeth.


  • Underbite — “bulldog” appearance where the lower teeth stick out or the upper teeth too far back.



  •  Crossbite — when the upper teeth do not come down slightly in front of the lower teeth when biting.


  • Open bite — space between the biting surfaces of the front and/or side teeth when the back teeth bite.


  • Misplaced midline— when the centre of your upper front teeth is not aligned with the centre of your lower front teeth.


  • Spacing — gaps between the teeth as a result of missing teeth or teeth that do not fill up the mouth.


  • Crowding — when there are too many teeth for the dental ridge to accommodate.

Overbites and underbites are the most common orthodontic problems dealt with by your Doncaster East dentist. Your Doncaster East dentist will inspect your mouth to determine your issues and recommend the best course of action for you. For some treatments, you should expect to visit several times, particularly if you need dental braces.

 

First, you’ll be checked and diagnosed followed by X-rays. Next, you’ll have the braces installed. You’ll visit on a regularly scheduled basis to make sure that the braces are working correctly. When your teeth are straightened, the dentist will remove the braces. The entire process usually takes years to finish. Once the orthodontist removes the braces, your teeth are straight!

 

When it comes to straightening your teeth, booking an appointment with Doncaster East dentist is the first step. If your dentist believes you can be treated with Invisalign, you may not need to see an orthodontist at all. But your dentist will know best and will refer you to an orthodontic specialist if your case requires it.

Dental Braces

Dental braces are devices used in orthodontics to straighten teeth and help position the jaws while improving dental health. Braces also fill gaps. They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and other irregularities of the teeth and jaw.

Invisalign

Invisalign is a popular orthodontic treatment for people with an irregular bite or tooth irregularity. Invisalign improves the alignment of teeth by using a series of clear, removable aligners. This helps slowly align the teeth.

 

Unlike orthodontic braces, Invisalign doesn’t use metal or wires, and Invisalign is almost invisible due to its transparent appearance.

To get more information on our cosmetic dental services, give us a call on (03) 9842 1475.

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