cosmetic dentistry
Porcelain or composite restoration?
Composite is the white filling material that dentists use to restore teeth. It is a fantastic material and has improved so much compared to older generation products. It is colour stable over its lifespan, it polishes well and is reasonably strong when used in the right way. (more…)
Read the full articleHow do you use the Invisalign / Tru-line aligners?
We have been using Invisalign and Tru-line to straighten patients teeth for several years. Both Invisalign and Tru-line aligners are very effective methods of orthodontically moving teeth without the needs for conventional metal braces and wires. They both have their limitations and are not suitable in all cases. However for the right cases, these systems...
Read the full articleWhy visit a cosmetic dentist?
All dentistry should be done to create healthy, strong teeth and usually makes teeth look better. And all dentists can prepare a tooth for a filling, crown or veneer. Does that make every dentist a cosmetic dentist? Not quite. Is cosmetic dentistry just doing good dentistry? Well it can be but not always. (more…)
Read the full articleDental implants : A Primer for patients
Dental implants are specially engineered pieces of titanium that are placed into the bone of the upper or lower jaw to support an overlying structure. That structure can be a crown, a fixed partial denture or bridge, or a fixed or removable denture. Different sized dental implants are placed in different parts of the mouth...
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