General and Cosmetic Dentistry
There is a lot of advertising out there promoting "cosmetic dentistry"; it must be said however the profession itself does not make a distinction between the two, as the aim of all dentistry is to look and feel good. There is no specialty called cosmetic dentistry. "Cosmetic Dentists" usually have no extra training and are not better than their peers at giving a longevous aesthetic result.
Out team uses a full range of composite, porcelain, titanium and ceramic restorations where appropriate. Therefore all of our work must be functional, as well as look great.
This ranges from cleaning, bleaching and orthodontics (braces) to more invasive procedures like bonding (composite resin and porcelain), crown and bridgework to implants. Even dentures are part of the cosmetic package.
Amalgam has served the public well, however as these restorations usually look grey or black as the get older, and the range of composite (tooth coloured resin) has improved, this material is really being phased out, more slowly in some practices than others. Perceived Health concerns about the mercury content have certainly accelerated the disappearance of the material.
So when considering improving the look of your teeth, a consult with your dentist should present you with a range of options where appropriate.