To make your teeth
look shinier and give you more confidence when smiling, we use Cold Light
tooth-whitening technology. It cuts down the time needed for the whole
whitening process to less than an hour. A study in the February, 2004 Journal
of the American Dental Association (JADA) found that: “The application of
lights significantly improved the whitening efficacy of some bleach
materials.” The same study found that high-temperature lights can be dangerous
to the teeth, which makes
Cold-Light Technology a very good choice for safely whitening teeth.
Every tooth
consists of two parts: crown (the visible part) and root (the unseen part
which anchors the tooth in your jawbone, providing stable support for your
crown). When an entire tooth is lost – crown and root - shrinkage of the
jawbone may occur. There are many ways to replace tooth crowns, but only
dental implants can replace the entire tooth including both crown and root.
Dental implants are permanent fixtures of titanium posts anchored to the
jawbone and topped with individual replacement teeth or a bridge that screws
or cements into the posts. The success rate for implants is very high
nowadays: 98 percent for lower implants and 91 percent for upper implants.
Dental implants feel, look and function like your own natural teeth. They
often last for life, and have the advantage of improved comfort, removal of
pain associated with missing roots, and improved self-esteem.
Read more on
implants at the website of the American Periodontal Association.
Periodontal
disease is a major dental care issue affecting a large sector of the
population, whose primary cause is bacterial plaque located near or below the
gum margins. A mild form of periodontal disease is called gingivitis and this
may result in bleeding during brushing, swelling and increased redness of the
gum tissue. The severe forms of periodontal disease which may develop lead to
pus formation, tooth mobility and perhaps eventual tooth loss. The disease
often occurs in short destructive bursts at a variable number of sites in the
mouth. Therefore early identification of the patients at risk of any form of
destructive periodontal disease is paramount.
To help you restore the natural beauty of your smile, we offer you tooth
whitening with
Beyond Cold Light Technology, metal-free restorations, porcelain crowns,
porcelain veneers (porcelain coverings of your teeth attached to the natural
tooth tissue that look just like your other teeth and help you cover stains,
shades or shapes) and others. In fact, cosmetic dentistry is incorporated in
all our treatment and we aim to use tooth coloured materials whenever
possible,
except where more traditional methods such as some metals have functional
advantages.
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells made of tooth-colored porcelain designed
to cover the front side of teeth. They are bonded onto the teeth so as to
create a cosmetic improvement for a tooth. Porcelain veneers are routinely
used as a way to make cosmetic changes for teeth that are discoloured, worn,
chipped, or misaligned. The translucent ceramic quality of today's veneers
provides a more natural look than what’s been available in the past. In some
cases, veneers may replace the need for a
dental crown,
eliminating
the need for more invasive tooth preparation.
If you have heavily damaged or
missing teeth, crowns and bridges are often the only satisfactory long-term
solution. Our dentists will make sure that these are well-fit in our mouth and
look like your natural teeth in order to achieve excellent aesthetic and
functional results.
Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery involves procedures concentrated in and around the mouth and includes
defects, injuries and diseases involving the mouth, teeth, gums and jaws. We
put emphasis on saving as much of the supporting bone and gum tissues as
possible in order to provide a good basis for subsequent cosmetic procedures.
Root canal treatment is needed when
the nerve or blood supply of the tooth (known as pulp) is infected through
injury or decay. The infection can spread through the root canal system of the
tooth and eventually the tooth may need to be taken out. To avoid this, the
pulp can be removed, the root canal cleaned and sealed off to protect it.
Unlike in the past when this resulted in discolouration, with modern
technology and materials the teeth will preserve their natural appearance.
Fillings are needed to fill in
cavities caused by tooth decay. You can choose between the traditional amalgam
fillings and tooth-coloured fillings. Tooth-coloured fillings are made from
durable plastics called composite resins and are not only functional, but
natural-looking as well. You may also decide to replace your old amalgam
fillings with tooth-coloured ones and restore the confidence in your smile.
Make an appointment
Make an appointment
For more information or to make an appointment, you can contact us at: Tel./Fax: +66 (0) 76 296 682 Mobile: +66 (0)
872 775 014
