Using cosmetic dentistry to lighten your teeth

Cosmetic dentistry offers a huge number of ways to alter and improve the appearance of your smile. At Aura Dental in North London one of the most commonly-heard requests from patients is to have lighter, brighter, or whiter teeth. Thanks to our extensive cosmetic dentistry menu, we are confident that we will find the perfect teeth lightening option to suit your needs.

Whilst the most common cause of stained teeth is bad dental hygiene practices that allow unsightly brown plaque to coat the teeth, there are numerous other reasons that smiles don’t look as bright as they could.

If you are currently struggling with your dental hygiene, come in for an appointment with the hygienist at our North London clinic. As well as professionally cleaning your teeth to eliminate all traces of plaque, your hygienist will help you to develop a more effective home routine to help keep your teeth plaque-free for good. This can be particularly beneficial if you have special cleaning requirements, such as if you are wearing a fixed brace and need to know how to clean around it properly.

For other cases of tooth discolouration, our cosmetic dentistry team can help. The solution will depend on the cause of the problem, so your North London cosmetic dentist will complete a thorough clinical examination before recommending treatment.

Teeth whitening

The most popular procedure in cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening is good for removing everyday stains such as those caused by tea, coffee, or cigarettes from the teeth. It involves using special dental bleaching gel to get rid of stains, and must only be carried out by a dentist.

Porcelain veneers

Veneers are a popular choice at our North London clinic for patients with permanently discoloured teeth, as well as those looking for a complete smile makeover. Thin porcelain shells are placed over the surfaces of the teeth to improve their appearance.

Replacing metal fillings or crowns

If you have old metal or discoloured crowns or metal amalgam fillings, your dentist can safely remove them and replace them with tooth-coloured alternatives.

With a cosmetic dentistry consultation, a brighter, whiter smile is just a few appointments away.