Cosmetic Dentistry Glossary of Terms
a small titanium rod fixed into the jaw and used to support a porcelain crown as a replacement for missing teeth
a wafer thin ceramic cover for the tooth, akin to a false finger nail and used to cover stained, cracked or unsightly teeth
a technique using dental bleach, often in conjunction with an accelerating light source to lighten the teeth and mask unsightly stains
a technique whereby a tooth coloured composite is fixed to the teeth to cover unsightly cracks and defects
a combination of cosmetic dentistry techniques used to completely correct a defective smile
a technique using a laser to trim excess gum from the teeth to improve the smile line
near invisible tooth coloured material used for fillings and a preferred alternative to old fashioned mercury amalgam fillings
the process of orthodontics whereby crooked teeth are straightened using traditional dental "wires" or modern "clear" (Invisalign or Clear Step) braces
Please see our dental treatments section for a more detailed description of these techniques