Cosmetic Contouring and Whitening

A good option for improving your smile without having a full set of porcelain veneers, is a combination of cosmetic contouring and teeth whitening.

What is tooth contouring?
Contouring is a cosmetic dentistry procedure which polishes the edges of the teeth, giving the illusion that the teeth are level. If this is combined with either home whitening or ‘zoom’ chair side whitening, it will improve the smile without the preparation that porcelain veneers require.

Are There Any Side Effects to Teeth Contouring?
There are no known side effects to teeth contouring as only the outer superficial or enamel of the tooth is touched.

Types of Teeth Whitening
There are two types of whitening:

• Home whitening – this takes approximately 10-14 days depending on the initial colour of the teeth
• ‘Zoom’ whitening – this takes approximately 90 minutes and produces an instant whiteness

Are There Any Side Effects to Whitening?
Some people may experience temporary sensitivity during the treatment. These symptoms always disappear within 1-2 days of completion of the treatment.

What Other Combinations of Treatment Are Possible?
Sometimes it is possible to whiten and contour the lower teeth and then the cosmetic dentist would then prepare the upper teeth for porcelain veneers.

How Can I Find Out About Teeth Whitening and Other Cosmetic Treatments Available?
You can discuss any treatments with our cosmetic dentist or our highly trained team members at Perfect Smile Spa.
Call us on 01708 442114 or email: care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk

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Combining Teeth Whitening and Porcelain Veneers

What is Teeth Whitening?
This is whitening process that lightens discolouration of enamel and dentine. It is the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedure.

Types of Teeth Whitening
There are two main types of whitening treatment available:

• ‘Zoom’ laser whitening – done in the dentist chair – takes approximately 90 minutes
• Home whitening – done in your own time at home – takes 1 hour per day (10-14 days)

What Causes Teeth to Discolour?
There are many causes of teeth discolouration. The most common are ageing, consumption of tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco. Another cause of darkening of the teeth is nerve degeneration.

Who Would Benefit From Teeth Whitening?
Almost anyone can benefit, but you must remember that old fillings or porcelain crowns or veneers will not respond to the whitening process. A cosmetic dentist would be able to tell you if whitening would be an option for you.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Both treatments use oxygen releasing whitening gel placed against the surface of your teeth. As oxygen enters the enamel and dentine, it whitens the coloured substances. Only the teeth colour is made lighter, while the structure of the teeth remains unchanged.

Combined Whitening and Porcelain Veneers
In some cases a combination of laser whitening, home whitening and porcelain veneers could be a good way to keep to your budget, so that only the teeth that are causing disharmony would have to have porcelain veneers. Firstly the cosmetic dentist would lighten your teeth with ‘Zoom’ laser whitening in the practice and also give you a home whitening kit to use so that your teeth would go to the lightest possible shade. Then the teeth would be prepared for the porcelain veneers and would be made to match your new whiter colour.
If you think that a combination of whitening and porcelain veneers would be a good option for your budget, call Perfect Smile Spa on 01708 442114 or email: care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk

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Porcelain veneers in dental practice

Cosmetic dentists are finding that people want porcelain veneers to help improve their smiles.
Many people are unhappy with their smile. Cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile. A smile will normally get a smile back. Smiling creates warmth and happiness.
Many dentist are placing veneers in dental practice. Having nice teeth will make you happier, more confident and smile more! Porcelain veneers are an easy and quick way to having a nice smile
What are the cosmetic dentistry options? There are many types of cosmetic dentistry that can help with the following common dental problems.

• stained teeth
• discoloured teeth or dark teeth
• crooked teeth or overlapping teeth
• gappy teeth or teeth that are spaced
• chipped or damaged teeth
• worn teeth

Do Porcelain Veneers look natural?
Many people are afraid that veneers will look false and feel unnatural. People are afraid that teeth have to be filed down too much or the veneers may make them goofy! Find a good cosmetic dentist and this is not so. Cosmetic dentist have further knowledge in how to make porcelain veneers look and feel natural.

Are Porcelain Veneers successful?
Veneers are an easy, quick and painless procedure. At good cosmetic dentist clinics you should be assessed and accordingly and only if appropriate offered porcelain veneers.
Perfect Smile Spa is a cosmetic dental practice that specialise in porcelain veneers and all cosmetic dentistry treatment. If you are considering porcelain veneers, contact Perfect Smile Spa on 01708 442 114 or email care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk.

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