Cosmetic Dentistry
At
Oakleigh Dental Centre we perform a wide range
of cosmetic dentistry. Teeth bleaching, crowns,
veneers, bridges and implant work are all carried
out by
our dentists
in our fully equipped surgery.
What is a crown?
A crown can be made from either gold or porcelain
and is a cap that is specially designed to cover
a tooth. Teeth are generally crowned for either:
- cosmetic reasons
- the tooth may have fractured or a considerable
amount of the tooth is filling, leaving the tooth
weak and susceptible to further breakage.
- the tooth may have had Root Canal Treatment
and is therefore weak and liable to fracture.
What
is a bridge?
A bridge is designed to provide a patient who is missing
a tooth or teeth in the same area of the mouth, the
opportunity to have a false tooth made to fill the existing
space. This is done by crowning the teeth on either
side of the space and attaching a false tooth/teeth
to the crowns.
What is bleaching?
We have a take home bleaching system that allows you
to bleach your teeth whilst you sleep. Bleaching is
a very safe and non-invasive method of achieving that
perfectly white Hollywood smile.
What are veneers?
Veneers can be either made of composite or porcelain,
and are designed to cover unsightly teeth that are perhaps
discoloured or chipped. They adhere to the original tooth
surface and will provide you with a perfect smile for
years.
