Like most professions, dentistry is one that will just not stand still. Advancements in health treatments are of great benefit to patients and keeps all health professionals on their toes! The dental industry has advanced greatly over the past few years and many practices as a result, now offer many more treatments than just the standard fillings and extractions that we have all come to expect.
Veneers have been one treatment that has really come into its own in the world of cosmetic dentistry. Veneers are best described as the tooth equivalent to what fake nails are for finger nails, dental veneers are often made from porcelain and cover the front part of the tooth. The best cosmetic dentists will colour match the veneer to the colour of existing teeth so it doesn’t appear obvious that you have had any treatment. This is perfect for people who have teeth that are chipped and can provide a nice smooth line for all teeth.
Cosmetic treatments are growing in popularity and there are few more popular at the current time than tooth whitening. Using a specially formulated gel that is applied to each tooth and then activated using a laser, professional whitening gives the best results and takes around an hour to complete. The convenience, speed and lack of pain mean that this is popular with people of all ages. It is also an opportunity to put your teeth in front of a dentist, if you have any problems in most practices you will be able to have other work done in the same visit and many people use whitening as a small reward for attending the dentist.
As an aside to whitening, veneers and other teeth based treatments, many innovative practices are now offering alternative treatments – mainly to help patients relax when they visit the practice. One of the most popular is proving to be acupuncture. Catering for nervous or anxious patients is a big feature for the modern practice and is one of the things that differentiate the modern practice from dental practices of old.
If you haven’t visited the dentist for a few years you will be impressed with how much treatment and the practices themselves have moved on. If you are nervous it could be worth taking the time to find a practice that caters for nervous patients, they do exist! There are few people who like visiting their dentist; though with modern technology the experience can be a lot better than it ever has been before.
Teeth whitening and veneer treatments are some of the treatments available at Stafford Street Dental Care.