For many people living with substandard dental presentation is a fact of life. Discoloured or missing teeth can have an extremely negative effect on their daily lives. A flawless smile contributes to a feeling of wellbeing and self-confidence; it allows the individual to enjoy an active social life and can meaningfully contribute to a successful business career by easing tension in highly stressful situations. Thankfully a visit to a cosmetic dentist can usually rectify any deficiencies in dental appearance quickly and with a minimum of pain.
Advances in cosmetic dental technology mean that the cosmetic dentist today has a variety of treatments and tools that allow for cosmetic dental work that results in a natural looking smile for patients with a variety of different problems. For those patients who have discoloured or stained teeth new laser and bleaching technology mean that this sub standard appearance can usually be dealt with during a single visit to the cosmetic dentist.
Laser teeth whitening techniques use a diode laser, in conjunction with bleaching gel to achieve a deep cleanse of impurities that can cause discoloration of teeth. The laser acts as a catalyst which speeds up the action of the gel, as well as contributing to the deep seated removal of grit and other matter that can obscure the enamel of the teeth. Once the laser treatment is completed more light reaches the unblemished enamel and the result is a flawless, sparkling smile.
- B.Ch.D (Pretoria) 1992
- Dip.Odont (Oral surgery) 1998
- World computerized dentistry society, accred. date 2002
- ISCD Trainer
- Dr Marx lectures in the use of lasers and CEREC 3 Ceramic Reconstruction as well as financial practice management
The laser / gel process usually takes around 15 minutes and is repeated two or three times during a visit to the cosmetic dentist, meaning that the entire process is completed in a single visit of around an hour, with very little pain and discomfort. Once it is complete the patient can return to his or her daily life immediately.
A cosmetic dentist can also replace missing teeth with new implant technology that allows a tooth to be replaced during the course of a single visit. This new technology does away with the discomfort of dentures and offers denture wearers a new lease on life, free from the burden of having to take special care to clean and maintain denture appearance. Implants also offer a more natural appearance than dentures and allow the patient to enjoy a lifestyle that suits them.
For those wishing to present a healthy, flawless smile to the world, a visit to the dentist can pay dividends extremely quickly and with a minimum of discomfort. For more information on the types of treatment that can be offered by your cosmetic dentist, contact us.
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