PORCELAIN VENEERS
Veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic (porcelain) or a composite resin
material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure requires
little or no anesthesia and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance
of the front teeth. Veneers are placed to mask discolorations, to brighten
teeth and to improve a smile.
Veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns in many situations. They
provide a much more conservative approach to changing a tooth's color, size or
shape.
TEETH WHITENING
Sinsational Smile® uses a fast and effective technology with our
patented pre-filled silicone tray. This allows the jaw to remain relaxed and
the person comfortable throughout the 20 minute procedure. This procedure
includes the use of an LED accelerating light that helps to activate the gel's
whitening ingredients at a faster rate, resulting in a brighter smile and
whiter teeth in less time. As part of your procedure, you'll
also receive a take-home maintenance pen shown below to
further extend your new brighter smile!
TOOTH BONDING
Tooth bonding or dental bonding uses a
special tooth-coloured resin which is applied to the tooth then hardened
using a special light. This bonds the resin to the tooth either to restore it
or to improve the appearance of the tooth.
Dental bonding is an option that can be considered to:
Repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
Repair chipped or cracked teeth
Improve the appearance of discoloured teeth
Close spaces between teeth
Make teeth look longer
Change the shape of teeth
Use as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings
Protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed
when gums recede
MISSING TOOTH REPLACEMENT
Losing a tooth can be a very traumatic experience and it’s very unfortunate
when it does happen. Injury, accident, fracture, severe dental decay, and
gum disease are the major reasons for having to remove a tooth. If teeth
are lost due to injury or have to be removed, it is imperative that they be replaced
to avoid cosmetic and dental problems in the future.
Options for replacement of missing teeth:
IMPLANTS – Are a great way to replace one or more
missing teeth. They may also be great to support ill fitting dentures. A dental
implant is an artificial root that is surgically placed into the jaw bone to
replace a missing tooth. An artificial tooth is placed on the implant, giving
the appearance and feel of a natural tooth. Implants are very stable, durable,
and are the most aesthetically pleasing tooth replacement option and usually
the longest lasting.
FIXED BRIDGES – This type of bridge is generally made
of porcelain or composite material and is anchored (cemented) permanently to a
natural teeth adjacent to the missing tooth site. The benefit of this type of
bridge is that it is fixed (not removable) and it is very sturdy. The
disadvantage is that in order to create a fixed appliance, two healthy, natural
teeth will have to be crowned (capped) to hold the bridge in place.
REMOVABLE BRIDGES – This type of bridge is a good
solution for replacing one or more missing teeth They are usually made of
tooth-colored, artificial teeth combined with metal clasps that hook onto
adjacent natural teeth. Removable bridges are the most economical option for
replacing missing teeth, but may be the least aesthetically pleasing. This is
because the metal clasps on the appliances are often impossible to completely
conceal.
DENTURES – This type of tooth replacement is used when
most or all of the natural teeth are missing in one dental arch. Dentures are
removable artificial teeth that are made to closely resemble the patients’
original teeth.
ROOT CANAL
A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is
badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the
nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and
sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will
become infected and abscesses may form.