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Cosmetic dentistry: so many ways to make over your smile

Cosmetic dentistry is the area of the profession that focuses on the aesthetic appearance of a smile. At Loughton practice Broadway Dental Clinic, our skilled cosmetic team offer a number of treatments large and small, all designed to give you the smile you’ve always wanted.

cosmetic-dentistry The key thing to remember about cosmetic dentistry is that no dream is too big to achieve. When you come to our Loughton practice for a consultation with a cosmetic dentist, they will carefully examine your teeth, gums, and surrounding structures, and will listen carefully to what you like and dislike about your current smile, as well as what your aspirations are for treatment. Then they will work with you to create a fully customised treatment plan in order to fulfil those goals.

At Broadway Dental Clinic in Loughton we have an extensive cosmetic dentistry menu. In many cases, we find that it is best to combine a number of treatments to create the smile of your dreams.

Among the cosmetic dentistry options at our Loughton clinic are:

Discreet adult orthodontics

Using either clear, removable aligners or tooth-coloured braces, your dentist can subtly realign your teeth to give you a beautifully straight smile. Treatment times depend on the type and amount of correction required, but could be just a few short months.

Teeth whitening

Carried out by a dentist, teeth whitening is a safe, effective, and reliable method of removing everyday stains from your teeth. It involves the use of special dental bleaching gel and can either be carried out here in the clinic, or in the comfort of your own home.

Porcelain veneers

Veneers are thin porcelain shells hand-crafted to fit over your front teeth. They quickly improve the appearance of your smile and look completely natural.

Using dental implants to replace your missing teeth

If you have lost one, some, or even all of your natural teeth, dental implants may be on your radar, but you may be wondering if this is really the treatment for you. At Loughton dental practice Broadway, we firmly believe that implants are often the best way to restore your smile and replace your missing teeth. Read on to discover how implant treatment could help you. . .

How dental implants work

One of the things that concerns people most when considering dental implants is that their placement requires minor oral surgery. At our Loughtondental practice we appreciate that choosing to have surgery is a big decision; however, the placement of dental implants is actually a relatively minor procedure, and your dentist will undertake extensive treatment planning prior to implant placement to ensure your implants can support your new teeth adequately and can withstand the forces created by biting and chewing, whilst at the same time avoiding any nerves or other vital structures.

Dental implants are titanium screws that replace the root portions of the teeth. They are placed in direct contract with your jaw bone, and over time they form a very strong bond with that bone. That means they provide an exceptional anchor on to which your dentist will then attach your new teeth. Those new teeth will look and function in just the same way as natural teeth.

Dental implants in Loughton

We welcome new patients for implant consultations at Broadway Dental. Your clinician will thoroughly examine your mouth, using scans and x-rays as necessary to assess your bone density and aid with treatment planning.

If you are found to have insufficient bone density to support implants, we can provide additional treatments known as sinus lifts or bone grafts at our Loughton practice, rebuilding your bone prior to implant surgery.

Dental implants: the advantages

Dental implants provide a clinically-proven, safe and effective way to get your smile back – and so more besides – if you have lost some of your natural teeth. At Broadway Dental in Loughton, our experienced implantology team can use implants to replace one, some, or even all of your natural teeth.

dental-implants There are several advantages of dental implants over other tooth replacement products. Implants and the false teeth attached to them look just like natural teeth, meaning you will once again have a smile that you want to show off. What’s more, they act just like natural teeth too, meaning you won’t find your diet restricted the way that you can if you wear traditional dentures. This is beneficial for your overall health, because you will have no problem getting adequate nutrients.

One of the most common side-effects of missing teeth is bone loss. Over time, when the tooth roots are absent, the jaw bone starts to resorb or shrink back. This is one of the primary reasons that traditional dentures are prone to becoming loose, and can cause a sagging appearance in the facial skin. Dental implants are the only way a dentist can replace missing tooth roots, and because they are made from titanium they also support bone growth.

If you have been wearing dentures for some time you may already have experienced bone loss – but don’t panic. At our Loughtondental practice we can carry out an additional procedure, known as a bone graft or sinus lift, to rebuild your bone density prior to implant placement.

The high-quality dental implants used at our Loughton practice are designed to last for many years – perhaps even a lifetime. So long as you have a good oral care regime at home, and you visit your dentist and hygienist regularly, your implants and the teeth attached to them will give you many years of satisfaction.

How cosmetic dentistry can subtly straighten your teeth

Cosmetic dentistry is an umbrella term covering a huge number of treatments, all of them designed to improve the aesthetic appearance of a smile. At Broadway Dental Clinic in Loughton, our skilled team of cosmetic dentists offer treatments large and small, and will help you get the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted, whether you need a quick course of teeth whitening treatment or need a full-mouth restoration involving such things as dental implants, cosmetic crowns, or bridges.

cosmetic-dentistry At our Loughton dental practice, one of the most common requests made of our cosmetic dentistry team is to have straighter teeth. Whilst orthodontics is now seen as run-of-the-mill for children and teenagers, an increasing number of adults are also keen to straighten their teeth.

One major barrier to adults seeking orthodontic treatment is the common misconception that orthodontics has to equal obvious metal train-track braces. Here at Broadway Dental Clinic in Loughton we understand that this can be very off-putting to adults with busy personal and professional lives. That’s why we include a number of more discreet options as part of our extensive cosmetic dentistry menu.

Aligners or braces?

When you come to our Loughton clinic for a cosmetic dentistry consultation, your dentist will examine your teeth and your bite (the way the jaws meet together) and will listen to your treatment preferences before recommending the best option to suit your needs.

We offer teeth straightening treatment with both clear aligners and tooth-coloured braces. Your dentist will explain the pros and cons of both, so that you can make an informed choice.

Six Month Smiles are cosmetic braces that comprise clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires. They work very quickly by focussing on the front teeth.

Invisalign clear aligners are removable and fit snugly over your teeth, gently guiding them to a new position. They can correct a wide range of orthodontic issues.

Dental implants: a life-changing decision

With dental implants, your dentist can permanently replace your missing or failing natural teeth. At Broadway Dental Clinic in Loughton, our skilled implant team can treat even complex cases where additional procedures are needed to restore your bone density prior to implant placement.

How dental implants work

Dental implants are bionic tooth roots. Small titanium screws, they are placed directly in your jaw bone in a small operation, which is carried out by an experienced implant dentist here in the comfort of our Loughton clinic. After a healing period, your permanent new teeth are then attached to abutments on top of your implants. These may be crowns, a bridge, or dentures, depending on how many teeth need to be replaced.

Unlike other tooth replacement options such as traditional dentures or bridges, dental implants actively encourage bone growth, helping to prevent the bone degeneration that is a common side effect of having missing teeth.

The benefits of dental implants

As well as being permanent tooth replacements, and helping to prevent bone loss, implants have a number of other benefits.

Your implants and the new teeth attached to them will look very much like natural teeth, so your confidence to smile and laugh in public will soon be restored. In addition to looking like natural teeth, they will act very much like natural teeth too. Because the implants act in the same way as tooth roots, your teeth will be firmly held in place, meaning that you will be able to eat whatever you like and will not be limited to a soft food diet, which is beneficially to your general health.

Whether you have recently lost teeth, have failing teeth, or have been struggling with loose dentures for some time, the dental implants team at our Loughton clinic will soon have you smiling again.

Cosmetic dentistry provides subtle ways to straighten teeth

Cosmetic dentistry is the specialist area of the profession that deals with the aesthetic appearance of your smile. At Broadway Dental Clinic in Loughton we offer a number of cosmetic treatments large and small, all designed to boost your smile and with it improve your self-confidence.

One of the most frequently requested cosmetic dentistry procedures at our Loughton dental practice is for straighter teeth.

A lot of people still operate under the mistaken believe that orthodontics has to equate metal braces, with treatment times of up to two years. However, cosmetic dentistry offers a number of subtler ways to straighten your teeth.

Here are the discreet teeth straightening treatments available from our cosmetic dentistry menu at our Loughton clinic:

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles are cosmetic braces that are made up of clear brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires. These braces are designed to blend into your mouth so they are not particularly obvious in everyday life.

As the name suggests, the average treatment time with these braces is just six months (many cases are complete even quicker). They work so quickly because they focus on the front six to eight teeth – those that show when you flash a smile.

Invisalign

Invisalign is a series of clear, removable aligners that discreetly move your teeth into a better position whilst being invisible to the untrained eye. Your dentist will be able to show you what results you can expect from the outset of treatment when you come for an Invisalign consultation at our Loughton clinic.

The exact number of aligners and the length of your treatment will depend on the type and amount of correction required. Because you can take them out for short periods to eat, drink, and to clean, Invisalign treatment has a minimal impact on your lifestyle.

Dental implants: the perfect way to replace missing teeth

Dental implants are the only permanent way for a dentist to replace missing teeth. At Broadway Dental Clinic in Loughton, our skilled implantology team can restore not just your smile but also your ability to eat a full, healthy, balanced diet with the help of implants.

Our Loughton dental implants team can even help those patients whose dentist has told them they are unsuitable for implant treatment because they lack sufficient bone density. With the help of a few additional treatments, we are confident that we can have you smiling again.

How dental implants work

When we lose our teeth, it’s not just the crown portion that is lost, but also the root beneath. Standard tooth replacement options such as traditional dentures only replace the crowns. Without the roots in place, the jaw bone starts to shrink back or resorb, which is why many people who have been wearing traditional dentures for a number of years experience problems with their dentures becoming loose, as well as suffering a reduction in their bone density.

Dental implants are different. Made from titanium – which is highly compatible with the human body – implants are artificial tooth roots. They are placed in the jaw bone in a small operation, carried out here at our Loughton dental practice. After a healing period of approximately two months, the implants will have integrated with the jaw bone, providing a stable base on to which your dentist will attach your new teeth.

The advantages of dental implants

As well as preventing bone loss, dental implants have a number of other advantages. Because they hold your teeth securely in place, you can eat whatever you like and can enjoy a healthy, balanced diet.

The restorations attached to your implants will look just like natural teeth, and they will act like them too.