Teeth discolour for a number of reasons including our diet, oral hygiene, trauma and lifestyle.
Our trained cosmetic dentists understand the importance of a bright and healthy smile to boost your confidence and overall sense of well-being. If you desire a whiter brighter smile, our knowledgeable dentists are here to help. During your consultation, we will discuss all the available teeth whitening options with you, ensuring you make an informed decision, best suited to fulfil your needs and goals.
Rest assured that teeth whitening is a safe and widely practiced procedure. The whitening gel we use contains carbamide peroxide, which is a trusted and effective ingredient for brightening smiles. Millions of people worldwide have safely used this gel to achieve the dazzling results they desire. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we will guide you through the teeth whitening process to ensure optimal results while maintaining your dental health.
To begin the teeth whitening process, our dental team will take an impression or digital scan of your teeth. This allows us to create custom-made trays that fit perfectly over your teeth. These trays are designed specifically for your individual whitening procedure, ensuring maximum comfort and effectiveness.
Once the custom trays are ready, a special whitening gel is placed inside them. You will be instructed on how to properly fit the trays over your teeth. Typically, the trays are worn overnight while you sleep, allowing the whitening gel to work on your teeth gradually. The snug fit of the trays ensures that the gel remains in contact with the teeth for optimal results.
The whitening gel used in the trays contains carbamide peroxide, which breaks down during the treatment. As the gel breaks down, it oxidizes the stained compounds present in the enamel, resulting in a brighter, whiter smile. It's important to note that the structure of your teeth remains unchanged and undamaged during the whitening process.
To maintain your newly whitened smile, practicing good oral hygiene and regular brushing, especially after consuming staining foods or beverages, is crucial. With proper care, your whitening results can last for years.
We also highly recommend carrying out a “top-up” procedure for one night every two months to help maintain the brightness of your smile. For individuals who regularly consume coffee, tobacco, or red wine, monthly top-ups may be necessary to sustain the desired level of whiteness. Scheduling regular trips to one of our hygienistfor stain removal may also be recommended.
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Your dental practitioner will take x-rays of the tooth and the area around it. The area will usually be numbed with a local anaesthetic and the tooth may then be covered with a small rubber sheet (rubber dam) isolating it, and any decay removed. The pulp chamber is accessed through the top part of the tooth. The pulp is removed and the canal system cleaned, shaped, disinfected and sealed. A permanent or temporary filling will be placed at the access site. Further treatments such as a crown might be advised.
Root canal treatment may take some time to complete over more than one visit depending on complexity.
Following a thorough facial analysis and detailed discussion of the proposed treatment plan, the treatment can be started straight away, but often a separate appointment will be booked. Injections are used to administer the filler into the skin with a very fine needle causing little discomfort. However, dental local anaesthetic can be administered to provide completely pain free dermal filler administration. The gel is injected into the skin in small amounts immediately lifting and smoothing out wrinkles with the natural volume it provides.
A CBCT scan is a simple procedure. The patient is carefully positioned (this takes a couple of minutes), asked to keep absolutely still, and the machine then rotates 360-degrees around the head while capturing a radiographic image. The computer software then uses this information to reconstruct a 3-D image. The scan time varies depending on the image required, but generally takes around 10 seconds to complete.
CBCT scans are crucial to vusualise and plan complex dental treatment. This is particularly helpful when placing dental implants and complect root canal treatments, as the Cone Beam/CT scan images provide exellent detail of tooth and jaw anatomy.
All treatment plans will be discussed with you at the examination appointment, along with associated costs.
Complex treatments, may need multiple visits to complete the investigations needed prior to providing an estimate. This will be printed at reception, or if preferred emailed to you.
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See Our Treatment FeesThe Cox & Hitchcock Dental Group operates several dental practices across South Wales. Fot your convenience, we would recommend joining us at your nearest location to home or work . For some advanced treatments, you may benefit from the services offered at a particlar site. We will advise you accordingly. You can find your nearest dental practice by browsing all our locations.
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Teeth whitening is an effective treatment to brighten and enhance your smile by applying a safe whitening gel to your teeth. Stains are oxidized, resulting in a whiter and more radiant appearance.
Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but we have non-surgical treatments to rejuvenate your skin. Our services include botulinum toxin injections (Botox®) and dermal fillers for youthful results.
Veneers offer a solution to radically improve the appearance of discoloured, misshapen or mis-aligned teeth.
Transform Your Smile with Cosmetic Treatments: Whitening, Veneers, Implants, and Orthodontics. Achieve a fresh look or a complete mouth makeover with our attractive solutions.
Discoloured, misshapen or crooked teeth can often be improved with the modern technique of composite bonding.
If you are unhappy with a mis-aligned smile why not ask your dentist about the options that are available to improve it.
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