What's It All About

Tooth whitening has now become exceptionally popular with both men and women looking for the whiter smile as the teeth tend to change colour over time and usually start to become yellow with age.

What Happens During The Treatment

Professional bleaching (using hydrogen peroxide) is the most common form of tooth whitening. Your dentist will be able to tell you if you are suitable for the treatment, and will supervise it if you are. First the dentist will put a rubber shield or a gel on your gums to protect the soft tissue. They will then apply the whitening product to your teeth, using a specially made tray which fits into your mouth like a gum-shield.

What Are They Made Of

A dental implant is a titanium metal rod which is placed into the jawbone. It is used to support one or more false teeth. In practice, both the false teeth and their supporting rod are known as ‘implants’.

What Are They All About

Implants are a well-established, tried-and-tested treatment. 95 per cent of modern implants should last for many years with the right care. Implants allow the patient to have any number of teeth replaced – from one single tooth to a complete set.

What Are They Made Of

A dental veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that is made to fit over the front of your existing tooth.

What Are They All About

Veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth. A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to improve a single discoloured or stained tooth or to lighten front teeth (usually the upper ones) generally.

A veneer can make a chipped tooth look intact again. The porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth with a thicker section replacing the broken part. Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others.