Smile Makeovers and Porcelain Laminate Veneers

Smile makeovers are not just for film stars. What seems a cosmetic issue can often indicate or cause dental problems best addressed before they become complicated and painful.

Using advanced bonding techniques and porcelain laminate veneers our clinicians can rejuvenate your smile. Porcelain Veneers are a strong, conservative and natural looking way to change the shape, colour and alignment of the teeth.

‘Instantaneous orthodontics,’ for those who do not wish to undergo orthodontic treatment veneers can be used to correct misalignment, rotations and spacing of teeth in a matter of weeks.

Veneers can best be described as being like false fingernails; they are thin pieces of porcelain between 0.3 and 0.5mm thick which are bonded to the front surface of your own teeth.

Porcelain Laminate Veneers can be used to improve the aesthetic appearance of worn, malaligned and or damaged teeth. See examples of cases recently treated by Dr Patel. 1)Tooth Wear, 2) Tooth Erosion, 3) Tooth Malalignment

The use of Porcelain Laminate Veneers is usually minimally invasive and in some cases we can place the latest NO PREPARATION Lumineers (as seen on TV) onto the natural tooth structure. Provided a good oral hygiene routine is followed, they are a long-term solution to a number of problems and could change not only your smile but your life.

• Tooth Wear (result of years of grinding)

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• Erosion (acid attack in this case from wine tasting) 

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• Spacing and Rotations (instantaneous orthodontics)

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A veeer 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 however veneers can be expensive and in most cases require some tooth preparation. Using advances in bonding and natural tooth coloured ‘composite’ materials we are able to repair most chipped/broken teeth relatively quickly, simple and cost effectively.

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Latest innovation – the 'trial-smile'

Dental Sense is pleased to announce that patients of the practice are benefiting from the latest innovation in Cosmetic Dentistry - the 'trial-smile'

Traditionally, when a patient opted for cosmetic treatment involving porcelain laminate veneers/crowns, they could only imagine what their new smile would look like. But this is no longer the case

Dr Patel and his team work in conjunction with highly qualified cosmetic technicians to produce a model of the proposed treatment which the patients can see and feel before any treatment is undertaken. In certain cases, the proposed smile can even be tried in the mouth to enable to patient to see and feel what their new smile will look like. It also gives the patient the ability to make changes to the look of the smile, creating a truly individual and personalized smile.

In addition this simple procedure can take away some of the natural concerns that patients may have about whether they will be happy with the look of their new smile.

So if you would like to see what our team can do with the 'trial-smile' contact us on 0208 337 3496

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Wedding Smiles Service

Dental Sense is pleased to announce a new service being offered from the practice to help prepare couples and their families for there wedding day.

The 'Wedding smiles' service aims to ensure that the wedding party is ready to smile on the big day.

'It is very important to an increasing number of people that their wedding photos show the happy smiles of the whole party. Many people are embarrassed by their smile, and either don't smile, or cover their mouth when smiling and laughing. This can mean that the photos of the wedding are disappointing to the couple after the wedding.'

'Many people think that they are stuck with their problem smile, and think that nothing can be done for them. With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, this is no longer the case.

Ugly crowns, missing teeth, and or aging fillings can all be replaced to give you a new smile to be proud of.'

'Simple Tooth whitening is also a very popular treatment in the run-up to a wedding, to give that 'dazzling smile' for the photos.'

'We can also look at both the bride and groom, to ensure that their smiles compliment each other, as no bride wants to be out-shined on her wedding day!'

Tooth Whitening (Bleaching)

Our smile is one of the first things people notice about us. Whitening is one of the safest and most cost effective cosmetic improvements thus it is not surprising it is becoming so popular.

Dental Sense is pleased to be able to offer three solutions to gaining a brighter and whiter smile. Following clinical examination of your teeth our dentists will be able to provide advice and assess the suitability of these treatments for your teeth.

• Home Bleaching  - The most common and predictable way to whiten your teeth. The whitening gel is applied in custom made trays fabricated from moulds taken of the teeth.  The whitening is usually carried out at your leisure at home, on the way to or even at work.
• In Office (Power) Whitening  - As an alternative or adjunct to home bleaching. Home bleaching works very well for most although for some wearing the bleaching trays at night is uncomfortable and seen as a hassle.  For others it can be used to produce a deeper level of bleaching more effectively and quickly. Power whitening can give you a brighter, whiter smile, up to 8 shades lighter in an hour all while you sit back and relax watching TV, a DVD or listening to music of your choice.
• Power Plus Bleaching – The best way to achieve and maintain a dazzling smile. This technique uses a combination of both Home and our In-office bleaching system to get deeper into the tooth and produce a more profound and lasting colour change.

With new tooth whitening techniques everybody can enjoy a brighter, whiter smile, just in time that all important Birthday, Wedding or even Job interview.  Our procedures are carefully administered and closely monitored by trained professionals to ensure your safety. We advise you to be cautious about alternative, cheaper, over the counter/internet type systems which can be attractive financially.