NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - CASE-OF-THE-MONTH

Our case of the month for February involves the replacement of a single front tooth crown. Although this may seem a simple process, the technical skill involved in achieving a great match to the adjacent teeth is incredibly high.A dental crown is often needed if a tooth is badly broken, decayed or has had root canal treatment. Heavily damaged teeth will not be able to withstand the everyday forces of eating, chewing or grinding and may split or fracture. If the fracture is below the gum level or…READ MORE

We are a bit late for the January case but it is well worth waiting for. The case involves one of our favourite treatments; ABC. As you may well, we believe in MI dentistry. Minimally invasive. We can create stunning smiles without having to drill away your teeth; we simply enhance what you already have.Our case involves straightening initially using full mouth lingual braces. Lingual braces are the only braces that can be said to be 'invisible'. They are placed behind the teeth so that no one w…READ MORE

Our case of the month for December 2018 involves one of our favourite techniques: ABCA is for alignment. Straightening teeth using a discreet treatment method, usually in a short space of time.B is for bleaching. Whitening teeth to brighten your smile.C is for cosmetic bonding. Enhancing the overall shape and symmetry of teeth by adding to teeth rather than cutting away healthy tooth enamel.Our case presented with quite severely crooked lower front teeth which bothering him a great deal. They we…READ MORE

Our case of the months for November is a simple yet effective straightening case involving the lower front teeth. Straightening lower front teeth has a number of benefits which include: Improved aesthetics Improved access for cleaning Improved anterior guidance (bite) Reduces damaging forces on the edges and reducing tooth wear Improved contactFor those of you who are not dentally trained, point 3 is how the lower teeth move up against the upper teeth forwards, right and left movements. The smoo…READ MORE

Our case of the month for October is one which involves a fully customised crown. What is this, you may ask. Well, we mainly advise a fully customised crown for single front teeth where the aesthetics are incredibly important. Essentially, this technique is the very best we can offer in terms of aesthetic dentistry.The process involves: Full planning and diagnostic wax up if required. Initial shade testing at the laboratory to ensure the base shades are all correct Preparation of the front tooth…READ MORE

Our case of the month for September involves a dental implant to replace a missing molar tooth. Initially, the tooth was lost due to extensive tooth decay that was not treatable. This resulted in a space which affected eating. Although back teeth are not particularly visible, it is important to replace them for a number of reasons: Restore the bite Prevent movement of the adjacent teeth Prevent movement of the opposite teeth Preserve the jaw bone Aesthetics if visible on smilingIn our case, the …READ MORE