Spotlight Magazine
Smile With Confidence
Could cosmetic dentistry help?
Our smile is one of the first things that people
notice about us, so a mouth full of stained,
chipped or crooked teeth can really affect our
confidence. Cosmetic dentistry ranges from
small changes, such as crowning a chipped
tooth, to whole-mouth makeovers. Common
procedures include:
Bleaching
Teeth can be stained by smoking, some
medications and certain food and drink. Most
stains can be removed by regular scale and
polish appointments, but others are harder to
shift. Also, teeth naturally differ in colour, so
some people will have naturally whiter teeth
than others.
Bleaching is usually done over the course of
a few weeks, although laser bleaching can
give you noticeable results, in less time. The
bleaching product is painted onto your teeth,
and activated by the laser. Teeth can sometimes
feel a little more sensitive during treatment and
gums can be a bit sore, but results can be pretty
dramatic, with teeth up to six shades whiter. The
effect can last for up to three years.
Straightening
Teeth-straightening is a gradual process and
usually takes one to two years. The effect is
pretty perman