Cosmetic Dentistry

Clear Aligners or Invisible Braces are transparent teeth clips made of special material that is designed to straighten your teeth to perfection. Unlike metal braces, Aligners are painless, comfortable, and portable. They are custom-made braces for every patient through digital scans that bring the brightest smile to your face.

Appointments: As the tooth movement is pre-planned by your dentist, the actual visits to the practice are usually much simpler and, in some cases, can be fewer overall. This can be a big advantage for all those who are living busy lives!

Comfort: Generally speaking, aligners are more comfortable than braces. Although the teeth can still be somewhat tender as they begin to move, the lips and cheeks tend to be less irritated as the plastic aligner is smoother than the metal or porcelain braces. This may be particularly relevant for those playing contact (or semi-contact) sports.

A veneer is a new front surface for a tooth, custom made from ceramic or porcelain. They are offered for various cosmetic reasons, including to makeover pitted, chipped and broken teeth, to lengthen teeth (especially when worn by young people), for discolouration (where typical bleaching won’t work) including mottled enamel, and as an alternative to orthodontics to provide a homogeneous smile appearance.

Dr. Aysha explains that the process generally takes a few weeks from consultation to fitting. “First there’s a consultation and mock-up to see what the teeth will look like,” she explains, before moulds are sent to a technician. In the next stage, “we prep the teeth including likely drilling,” she explains, referring to trimming of the tooth enamel so it can bond with the new veneers properly. Technicians then prepare your real veneers (while you wear temporary ones), which are ready two weeks later!

If you're looking for a way to improve the look of your smile, tooth-coloured fillings might be another way to go. Tooth coloured fillings are also known as composite resin fillings. They are made of tooth-coloured materials that blend in with your natural teeth, so they're virtually undetectable when you smile or talk. This makes them an excellent choice if you want to improve the appearance of a damaged tooth or replace an old filling without having to get rid of it entirely. The best part is that these fillings don't require removal of healthy tooth structure; instead, they can be placed right where they need to be using small instruments and special light. The procedure is quick and painless, so no matter how many fillings you're getting done at once, you'll hardly even notice it!