Cosmetic Dentistry in Lincoln

Here is how fillings work:

1. This is a safe procedure that entails the removal of any decay from your tooth, and taking out the metal or amalgam fillings if you are having them replaced.
2. The new filling is made from a tooth-coloured substance and will withstand the forces in your mouth when you bite and chew over a long period of time.
3. The restoration is completed in one visit and your fillings will not be visible when you smile.

Here is an overview of it works:

1. You receive a series of custom-made aligners: these are created based on your personalised treatment plan with us.
2. The treatment plan is created using Archwise software and your dentist will advise you when you need to swap over your aligners when you begin your treatment.
3. These aligners work by generating forces, which gently drive the teeth and cause them to move into the right position.
4. While they are removable, it is still important to wear them for at least 22 hours per day.

Here is how teeth whitening works:

1. You will be assessed for the type of staining your teeth have.
2. A custom tray is made to fit snugly over your teeth.
3. The teeth whitening process is activated by a whitening agent, which is inserted into the custom tray that transfers it onto your teeth.
4. Home teeth whitening kits are also available to lighten the teeth more gradually. In this case, the trays with whitening agents can be worn overnight for a few hours or during the day for an hour to an hour and a half. With all whitening treatment, individual results will vary and are dependent on your initial tooth colour and the nature of your tooth staining.

How do I prevent erosion?

Don’t have acidic food and / or drink too often during the day. Try to have them only at meal-times. And drink acidic drinks quickly - don’t sip them. And don’t swish them round your mouth.

Between meals you should only have ‘safe’ drinks, which are not sugary or acidic. Milk and water are ‘safe’ drinks. So are tea and coffee if you do not add sugar to them (you can use non-sugar sweeteners).

You should try to avoid snacking between meals. If you do snack, only have ‘safe’ snacks, which are not sugary or acidic. Fruits, vegetables and products such as sandwiches, toast, crumpets and pitta bread are all ‘safe’ snacks. You should try to avoid snacking between meals. Some fruits, especially citrus fruits, are acidic and are known to cause erosion if they are consumed in large quantities. This is not normally a problem for most people; however, you could discuss with your dentist or hygienist the safest way of enjoying these fruits.

Because acids temporarily soften the tooth surface, don’t brush your teeth immediately after eating or drinking something acidic. This will allow time for your saliva to neutralise the acid.

You should brush your teeth twice a day, and always use a fluoride toothpaste.