Cosmetic and General Care

Dentistry is no longer just a case of filling and extracting teeth, as it was for many years. Nowadays, many people turn to cosmetic dentistry, or ‘aesthetic dentistry’, as a way of improving their appearance, much as they would use cosmetic surgery or even a new hairstyle. The treatments can be used to straighten, lighten, reshape and repair teeth. Cosmetic treatments include veneers, crowns, bridges, tooth-coloured fillings, implants and tooth whitening.

The first thing people notice about you is your smile. A survey of adults found:

• Over 92% agree that an attractive smile is an important social asset.
• 88% say they always remember someone with an especially attractive smile.
• 74% agree that an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chances for career success.
• Only 50% were satisfied with their smile.