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Cosmetic Dentistry is the form of dental work used to improve the aesthetics of a person’s mouth. Very often, the processes involved are collectively referred to as a smile markover. These processes include gum contouring, fillings, veneers and teeth whitening.

The modern day dentist will also offer facial rejuvenation services such botox or dermal fillers though for the purpose of this article we are concentrating on more traditional methods of dentistry.

Teeth Whitening

Most people will find that even though they take great care in keeping their teeth clean, they will still become stained and discoloured over time, in particular from consumption of red wine, coffee and smoking.

A dentist will be able to carry out one of two forms of tooth whitening. The first is done via laser where the treatment is quick and results immediate, the second via trays where more than one visit will be required and the results noticeable over a period of 1-2 months.

It is possible to also buy home whitening kits, though we would always recommend such a procedure be carried out under the supervision of a dentist.

Veneers

Following on from teeth whitening which covers the shade of your teeth, veneers concentrate on the look and feel of a set of teeth. Made from ceramic or porcelain, the veneer is applied to the front of the tooth as a shell to improve it’s look – similar in many ways to false fingernails.

These are used when teeth are damaged, have gaps, are crooked or are stained beyond the help of teeth whitening.

White Fillings

In times gone by a filling, though serving its function well, were unsightly due to being made of a silver amalgam and many people were conscious of opening their mouth when needing to smile or laugh.

These days you can get white, tooth coloured fillings that are far more discreet and have become a popular choice despite being less durable than silver amalgam. Note, as these are classed as cosmetic dentistry you will not be able to get these on the NHS for free.

Gum Contouring

Often, people will find that they have excessive gums that hang over your teeth which results in them looking short. This is commonly known as a “gummy smile”. A dentist will combat this via Gum Contouring and Reshaping where a scalpel or laser is employed to remove the excess gum.

High Street Dental Practice are private dentists located in East Grinstead, West Sussex who specialise in cosmetic dentistry including white fillings, veneers and teeth whitening.

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