Zoom whitening for a Perfect Smile

Do you find yourself smiling with your mouth closed? Are those stained or chipped teeth making you feel insecure? Cosmetic dentistry could be your solution for a perfect smile. Have a consultation with your friendly dentist in Townsville to find out.

Several cosmetic procedures are available and your dentist can help you figure out a treatment plan that is right for you.

Zoom whitening

If your teeth are yellow or stained due to tobacco, caffeine or certain medical drugs, whitening can be the first step. Zoom whitening is a simple hour-long procedure done in the clinic which produces immediate results. It is essentially a bleaching process which uses a whitening gel containing hydrogen peroxide.

Gum protection is ensured by applying a protective layer which is hardened by a dental curing light. The procedure is safe, painfree and produces faster and easier results than home whitening kits which need to be applied every day for two weeks.

Cosmetic bonding

If your front teeth are chipped or broken due to an accident, or if you have gaps or misshapen teeth, cosmetic bonding might be a good choice. A composite enamel-like resin which looks like natural teeth is applied to the affected tooth to cover up the flaws. Then bonding material is applied and it is shaped to match your other teeth, hardened and polished. Cosmetic bonding can usually be completed in a single appointment.

Veneers

Veneers, made of porcelain or composite resin, are also used for stained, chipped or broken teeth. They are more expensive than bonding, but produce amazing results that look just like natural teeth. They also last longer and when using porcelain, do not stain easily. Unlike crowns, veneers are thin so that less portion of the tooth is removed. Usually, bonding is used for small imperfections and veneers for creating a new smile altogether.

Crowns and Dental Bridges

Crowns are used to restore teeth damaged due to wearing down, fillings or decay. The existing tooth is shaped and a cap is used to cover the tooth from further damage. Dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth. Crowns are placed on the two adjacent teeth and the false tooth is fused between these crowns which act as a bridge. Both crowns and bridges are custom-fit to ensure comfort and perfection.With cosmetic dentistry Townsville people can have the confidence to smile and talk with a full set of beautiful white teeth.