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read moreTooth whitening (bleaching) is a highly effective yet simple method of lightening the colour of the teeth, without the need to remove any tooth structure. In this procedure, revolutionary photo cosmetic technology is used to return your smile to its natural lighter shade in one 40 minute in-surgery session. Gel is applied to your teeth and a whitening light used to activate the gel.

read moreA dental implant is an artificial substitute / replacement for the root portion of your natural tooth and is anchored into your jaw-bone to support a crown, bridge or secure a denture firmly in place. Implants are made from titanium, a material that is well tolerated by bone and integrates easily with bone tissue, thereby creating a stable support for the new teeth.

read moreDentures are removable replacements for your teeth that are designed to look and function like your own natural teeth and surrounding gum tissues. Modern day dentures can look very realistic and natural and feel comfortable.

read moreInside each tooth is the pulp which provides nutrients and nerves to the tooth. It runs like a thread down through the root. When the pulp is diseased or injured, usually due to decay or trauma, the pulp tissue dies. If you don't remove it, your tooth gets infected and you could lose it. In root canal treatment, the pulp is removed and the root canal is cleaned and sealed off. A filling or crown is then placed on top of the tooth to protect it.

read moreVeneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of porcelain designed to cover the front side of teeth. You should know that this is usually an irreversible process, because it's necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the shell. Porcelain veneers are extremely versatile and can be used to close gaps, align crowded or protruding teeth, or lighten tooth colour.

read moreCEREC by Sirona Dental Systems is the world's only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC at your dentist's side, you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all ceramic crown, filling (inlay/ onlay), or veneer! For you, the patient, this means fewer injections, less drilling, no impressions, no temporary restorations, and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care. The CEREC procedure is quite simple. Once the defective filling or decay has been removed, an optical 3D image is acquired with a camera, directly in your mouth.

read moreLUMINEERS by CERINATE are contact- lens-thin porcelain shields that are bonded to the front of your teeth to create dramatic changes in your smile. Their advantage over traditional porcelain veneers is that there is no injection, no drilling and no pain as no removal of sensitive tooth structure is needed. This is because the contact-lens-thin porcelain technology provides beauty and strength while preserving your natural tooth structure. LUMINEERS can correct a wide variety of unsightly dental conditions such as tooth discoloration, gaps, permanent stains, and broken and misshapen teeth.