Silver or amalgam dental fillings can be replaced with natural, tooth-colored composite restorations, while teeth whitening can improve the color of stained or dulled teeth. Tooth color and shading are important considerations during the evaluation of and preparation for various procedures, including porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, composite bonding and dental implants.
When considering the color of your teeth, keep in mind that dark or discolored teeth may suggest an aged mouth. A well-shaped smile comprised of bright, white teeth lends to a youthful appearance. The shade your dentist selects for teeth whitening and veneers is carefully evaluated with special consideration given to the tone and color of your face and hair. Cosmetic dentists are skilled at finding the right balance between providing you with a brighter, whiter smile and maintaining a natural tooth color.

Teeth that are crooked, overlapping or have gaps between them can be straightened and aligned when necessary through orthodontics or Invisalign and improved with veneers.

One or more missing teeth can negatively affect the appearance of your smile – as well as affect your bite and increase your risk for tooth decay – making replacement an integral part of oral health and facial esthetics. Missing teeth can be replaced by dental implants, bridges or partial dentures.

Uneven, chipped and cracked teeth can be cosmetically bonded for an improved appearance, and a gummy smile can be re-contoured to help improve the overall look of the smile.

An unshapely or aging face can be improved or rejuvenated with certain procedures in the smile makeover category, including orthodontics and/or oral maxillofacial surgery.
A cosmetic dentist will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan designed to achieve exactly what you want from your makeover. This treatment plan may consist of many cosmetic and functionally restorative procedures, potentially including teeth whitening, composite bonding, veneers, dental crowns, orthodontics (braces), oral maxillofacial surgery and gummy smile reduction.

Dental Veneers

Dental Veneers are thin, individual hand crafted wafers of porcelain or plastic, which can be bonded to your teeth to change their shape, color or alignment. Often an alternative to crowns, dental veneers look completely natural and are made of a very durable ceramic material that actually strengthens your tooth!
Teeth that are chipped, cracked, worn, spaced unevenly, crowded, or severely stained can be transformed with porcelain veneers. Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that bond directly to the front surface of your anterior (front) teeth. Placing custom veneers requires a high degree of technical skill and attention to cosmetic detail. The result is a natural, scintillating smile. Contact us for your complimentary consultation.

Will they look like normal teeth?

When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.

How durable are porcelain veneers?

With proper care Porclain veneers are life long lasting ,We prefer to avoid hard food on your front teeth and if accidental breakage or damage occurs, it is usually possible to replace only the veneer involved.

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

• Close gaps in teeth
• Repair broken or chipped teeth
• Whiten dark, yellow, permanently-Stained or Discolored Teeth
• Straighten Crooked Teeth
• Improve gummy smiles
• Overall smile enhancement

Teeth Whitening

When it comes to having a great smile a white set of teeth is a prerequisite. Apart from making the appearance look good it enhances one’s confidence. We all know that the first look of a person is essential and how it impacts our thinking! White teeth give that confidence to a person where he can be sure of how he looks! Well, it is not a hidden fact that a perfect set of teeth is not what everyone has, but only in one trip to the dentist one can get an easy makeover which will have larger than life effects! Teeth whitening is one of the most affordable and simple things one can do to enhance the look. When you are confident of how you look in a situation, be it a board meeting or client meetup, you are sure to deliver your best and we understand this!

Procedure of teeth whitening

• Vital Whitening : In this method a gel containing Hydrogen Peroxide is applied onto the teeth, while covering the gums so that they are not harmed, followed by a special light which activates the gel to start the bleaching. A hassle free process, and requires mostly one to two visits for 30-40 min each (depends highly on the patient) to the dentist.
• Non-Vital Whitening : If you have had oral issues before and have gone through a Root Canal Treatment, then Vital whitening will not help as the paleness is because of the visibility of the dentin. For this a basic surgery, where a whitening agent will be put in the teeth and then a temporary filling will be put on it. This process will be repeated as many times, to get the desired look.

Smile Makeover

Have you been faced with a situation where you feel your smile will let you down? Do you have a ‘gummy’ smile? Are you embarrassed of how you look when you smile? Are you afraid of smiling for a photograph? Do you have asymmetrical teeth?
If any of the answers is a yes, all you need is a Smile Design! Yes you read it right. Design your own smile, and get the look you crave for. In merely few trips to the dentist you can get rid of the lifelong anxiety a bad looking smile can give. In the field of Cosmetic Dentistry aesthetics is the main aim and we deliver on the same. We fully realize the age old attention a bad smile can get (Even in ancient Egypt in 800 BC, bad smiles were the talk of many) and get a fully natural aesthetic look.
What exactly comes under a Smile Design? We realize that a smile is a perfect harmony between teeth, tissues, muscles, skeletal structures, joints, gingival tissues and occlusion. For the same there are various methods we implement which are highly patient specific.

Types of Smile Design

• Dental Bonding
• Diastema Closure
• Bonding of Teeth
• Enamel Shaping
• Porcelain Veneering
• Smile Line Makeover

Orthodontic Braces

Many a times the teeth are not aligned and even though they are functionally fine they need straightening up to give aesthetic look. This generally done by giving traction properly & adjusting it over period of time to give the required look. There many kinds of braces available including the most modern one invisalign braces.

Dental Implants

Dental implants have both functional cosmetic value. These are more screw like structures which are required to cover the tooth loss. These are a part of prosthetic dentistry. These implants are also used for full mouth reconstruction.

Teeth Polishing

Having clean teeth is a symbol of confidence. It has been seen time and again that people who are confident of how they smile and look are more confident than others holistically. There used to be times when discolored or difficult to clean teeth were left at its state. The deposition of a tartar layer or plaque is a common problem due to which teeth appear discolored and become a matter of shaming for many. No matter how well one tries to brush them off they stick around. Your teeth are continuously bathed in saliva which is rich in amylase and calcium, which naturally protects your teeth but when there is a deposition of plaque (thin layer over teeth with over thousands types of bacteriain a protein matrix) those natural methods are just not enough. Tartar is the tough or calcified form of plaque and is a very common deposition which affects oral health. If one lets the growth of tartar be unobstructed, the bacteria might soon reach out to the gums and cause infections.
Scaling and Polishing of teeth is the way out of this problem. This method cleans the film deposited on the teeth and leaves them clean and clear. This in the medical field is called prophylaxis which in Greek means “To prevent beforehand”, which itself is an indicator of how if not taken care, gum diseases are inevitable.

How is scaling and polishing done?

The use of high tech. advanced machines have made way in the field of dentistry & teeth scaling and polishing which work well without harming the teeth in any manner.

• Ultrasonic instruments
• The Polishing
• Fluoride

• Restore impaired occlusal function
• Eliminate pain and discomfort of teeth and surrounding structures.
• To correlate centric occlusion with the unstrained centric relation
• To obtain the maximum distribution of occlusal stress in centric relation
• To retain vertical dimensions
• To establish smooth guiding tooth inclines
• To reduce the steepness of inclines of guiding tooth surfaces so that occlusalstressesmay be more favourably applied to the supporting tissues
• To increase the number and size of food exits
• To decrease the size of the occlusal contact surfaces

Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment is necessary when the centre part within the tooth, known as the pulp, housing the blood vessels, nerves and living connective tissues, become infected or inflamed.
The root canal procedure is performed to save a damaged or badly infected tooth, instead of extracting it. This procedure is performed by an endodontist or a root canal specialist.
The most common causes of tooth damage or infection are, cavities occurring due to plaque accumulation, cracked or broken tooth due to any accidents or trauma, gum diseases, and repeated dental treatment to a particular tooth. These issues can cause pulp inflammation, infection and damage the pulp irreversibly. The person will at times experience excruciating pain. The pain may subside when the pulp dies, but very often returns as the infection spreads.
It is advisable to see a general dentist immediately if you experience a toothache or gum pain.

The entire root canal procedure may take place in one sitting, or at times 2 or 3 sessions depending on the condition of the tooth. Each sitting may last between 30 - 90 minutes. It is a simple procedure with relatively little or no discomfort.

• At the outset, local anesthesia is administered to the tooth which is to be treated.
• After the tooth and the surrounding areas become numb, the endodontist drills an opening through the crown or the biting surface of the tooth to access the pulp chamber. If it is a front tooth, the endodontist drills an opening from behind the tooth.
• Using special files the endodontist cleans out the infected, diseased and dead pulp from the canals. The procedure does not cause any pain as the area is numb due to the anesthesia, and the tissue that is removed is dead.
• Once all the infected and dead tissue is removed, the canals are disinfected using disinfectants.
• The canals are then shaped with fine instruments so that they can be filled with the root canal fillings known as gutta-percha and sealed. During the process of shaping, irrigation method is used to wash and clean the canals and remove the debris, before inserting the fillings and sealing the tooth.
• A temporary cover material which acts like a seal is placed above the gutta percha. This covering material is kept in place till a crown or a cap which looks like a normal tooth is fitted atop the treated tooth.At times, a post is inserted into the canal next to the gutta percha to give the crown more support.
• Thereafter, the crown is cemented in place so that it never dislodges.

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance.
The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.

Advantages of Dental Crowns

• Support a tooth that has been significantly damaged by decay.
• Protect a tooth that has worn away from being damaged further.
• Protect a tooth after a root canal procedure.
• Hold a severely cracked or broken tooth together.
• Cover a dental implant.

Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth and a false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges? Bridges can:

• Restore your smile
• Restore the ability to properly chew and speak
• Maintain the shape of your face
• Distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth
• Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position

There are two types of scaling instruments and some dentists or dental hygienists may use both:

• Scaling with hand-held instruments : Your dentist or periodontist will use a dental scaler and curette to manuallyremove (scale) the plaque from the teeth. Because the dentist or dental hygienist can't see the plaque, theyrely on touch to identify areas of tartar buildup and rough spots.
• Scaling with ultrasonic instruments : Ultrasonic scaling instruments clean plaque from the teeth with a vibratingmetal tip that chips off the tartar and a water spray to wash it away and keep the tip cool.

Dental scaling is typically followed by a procedure known as root planing. Root planing reaches deeper to address the surface of the tooth’s root. This is done in the same manner as scaling. Root planing smooths the surface of the root so the gums can reattach properly.

Teeth whitening is the process of using bleach or other materials to make teeth look whiter. The materials remove stains or other discoloration from the tooth surface.

There are many ways to whiten your teeth; here are a few of the popular types of whitening procedures:

• At Home Whitening : To keep teeth white, it's not enough to get your teeth whitened once and expect them to stay that way. If your dentist recommends using an at home whitening kit, he will send you home with this whitening treatment with instructions to use it according to label directions. Lifestyle factors, such as smoking and excessively drinking stain-causing liquids, may require more frequent touch-ups. Speak with your dentist for more information about the at-home whitening method best suited for you. If you are looking for a cheaper option, you could try using over-the-counter products, like whitening toothpaste, whitening strips or a whitening pen. These products are all available in supermarkets and drugstores.
• Professional Teeth Whitening : For the fastest and most efficient whitening, your dentist can offer professional treatments. These in-office options contain whitening agents in higher concentrations, and produce results much more quickly than over-the-counter options. In fact, your teeth may be visibly whiter in just one visit. You also have the added benefit of a treatment that is supervised by a dental professional. Additional home whitening will be indicated with long-term success of these in-office whitening treatments.
• Laser Whitening : Laser teeth whitening is an effective way to removes stains, fast. In fact the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry says that laser teeth whitening can whiten a patient’s teeth up to 10 shades in about an hour. The procedure takes place in the dentist’s office so you should consult your dentist if you are interested in this procedure.

• Steam sterilizationuse pressure to produce steam F at which water normally vaporizes, that is hotter than the 212 F. The increasing the autoclave water’s boiling point up to 260 sterilization cycle generally runs 15 to 20 minutes.
• Chemical vapor sterilization occurs when a liquid chemical, usually formaldehyde, is heated to produce a vapor that kills all microorganisms on the dental instruments.
• Dry-heat sterilization requires a higher F and up, and a longer cycle time than steam temperature, 300 sterilization since dry air contains less heat than steam.
• Ethylene oxide gas (ETO) can be used for sterilizing heat-sensitive or moisture-sensitive instruments. Because they have long cycle times, are costly, and pose potential hazards, ETO sterilizers are not frequently used in dental offices.
• Chemical Sterilants (often referred to as cold sterile solutions) should be used on heat-sensitive items only. Such items should be soaked in the chemical sterilant for the required duration—often eight to ten hours—and then rinsed with sterile water. Contact the instrument manufacturer to make sure your “heat-sensitive” item is in fact heat-sensitive.