We offer a wide range of dental treatments. For a full list, plus a straightforward explanation - click on the links below.
Our range of dental treatments
Stain removal | Bleaching | Micro abrasion | Aesthetic re-contouring | Cosmetic fillings | Inlays | Bonding | Veneers | Crowns ('Caps') | Bridges | Dentures | Implants | Surgery for 'gummy' smiles
Often teeth can benefit from surface stain removal. This treatment is provided by the hygienist.
Is a very effective technique for lightening teeth. It will not, however, alter the appearance of existing fillings and crowns.
This can be used to remove blemishes on the surface of the teeth, provided they are not too deep.
This technique can be used to alter the shape of worn, chipped teeth – providing the damage is not too great. It can also be used to create a more ‘feminine’, rounded look – where appropriate.
Chipped edges and unsightly silver fillings can be restored using the latest cosmetic ceramic filled materials. These materials have the benefit of being mercury free.
When the cavity is very large, an inlay is needed for strength. These can be constructed in tooth-coloured materials provided that the bite is not too heavy.
This involves using composite filing material to mask defects and close spaces. The results are instant, but be prepared to replace these restorations more frequently. Better long term alternatives involve veneers or crowns.
These are thin porcelain surfaces which are bonded over the front tooth surface. Only minimal tooth reduction is needed. They can be used to correct ageing smile lines, close spaces and change the colour of teeth.
These are used when the tooth is heavily filled (or root filled) or when the bite is heavy. ProceraÒ crowns and InceramÒ crowns have no metal. Their strength comes from a sophisticated core of dense porcelain. These eliminate the dark line seen at the gum margin.
Bridges are restorations designed to replace missing teeth. It involves reducing the size of the adjacent teeth which act as supports. There is a limit to the length which can be bridged and there needs to be a tooth support at each end for long term success.
These can be full (whole arch or whole mouth) or partial (replacing one or several teeth). All dentures are removable and have a tendency to move. To achieve stability, partial dentures need to be clasped to the natural teeth. This can be unsightly. Precision attachments can allow the denture to be attached without showing the clasps. Both partial and full dentures can be made to appear quite natural using the latest artificial teeth and acrylic. However, they are never an ideal substitute for natural tooth support or implants.
These are the ideal solution for replacing missing teeth or teeth needing extraction. A titanium root is placed within the bone and allowed to integrate for 4-6 months. Then crowns or bridges are fixed to the artificial roots. During the healing phase, a temporary denture restores your smile. The success rate for implants can be as high as 95%. Very few people experience anything other than mild discomfort post-operatively. Usually the implants are placed using local anaesthetic to numb the jaw. Occasionally, a general anaesthetic is needed to restore missing bone using a soft bone.
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These can often be corrected by simple surgery to reposition the gum margin. Often the new, longer teeth will need restoring with veneers to restore the smile.
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- Roy Morris BDS -
Karedent Limited
67 Ombersley Street East, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8QS, UK
Telephone: 01905 796633 Int: +44 1905 796633 Fax: 01905 776888 Int: +44 1905 776888