What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry refers to the range of dental treatments which restore or improve the appearance of a person’s teeth, gums, bite or smile. Many dental treatments fall into this category, including:
- Dental veneers
- Tooth-coloured fillings
- Invisalign
- Teeth whitening
- Facial injectables
When can cosmetic dentistry help?
These treatments, carried out by an expert cosmetic dentist at our clinic near Carrum Downs, can assist any person wanting to improve the appearance of their teeth and gums as well as their dental hygiene. They can help with:
- Discoloured or stained teeth
- Chipped or misshapen teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Teeth with unsightly gaps between them
- Improving your whole smile
What are the benefits?
The main benefit of cosmetic dentistry is the creation or restoration of an aesthetically pleasing smile.
Additionally, there are other social and health benefits associated with cosmetic dentistry, including:
- An improved psychological outlook and higher self-esteem.
- The reversal of dental problems that were previously a source of embarrassment.
- Better oral health because straight teeth are easier to clean and decay is easier to spot on white teeth.
- Avoiding the need for more costly dental treatments in the future.
- Additional strength and protection against decay.
Take home teeth whitening Carrum Downs
At our practice, we offer take-home teeth whitening. This is a non-invasive way of lifting stains from the teeth and lightening the colour of the enamel, giving you the appearance of whiter, brighter teeth.
Your cosmetic dentist at our Carrum Downs practice will create a customised mouth tray to which you add the whitening product. You take home the mouth tray with the whitening product and use it for a few minutes a day over a period of up to fourteen days.
There are several advantages associated with take-home whitening treatments:
- You have control over the shade of white that is achieved.
- Custom-fitted mouth trays ensure maximum contact between the whitening product and the teeth.
- The trays also minimise contact of the whitening gel with the gum tissue.
- The cost is more affordable than many other whitening methods
The initial appointment with our dentist will confirm your suitability for take-home teeth whitening.