Here at Smilessence, we are devoted to ensuring that patients feel good about their smile and offer a wide range of solutions to help achieve this. As a dentist in Molesey, we offer treatments such as dental implants and a variety of teeth straightening options that deliver excellent results. Here, we explore how these treatments work and highlight some of the benefits in order to help our patients make the best choice for their individual needs.

Dental implants

Dental implants from our dentist in Molesey are the modern solution to tooth loss. Having a missing tooth or even several teeth can have a devastating impact on a person’s confidence.  In days gone by, there were only two options. Firstly, the patient could choose to simply accept their tooth loss and try to cope with the resulting drop in self-esteem. Secondly, they could get dentures fitted.

Today, dental implants from our dentist in Molesey have transformed the lives of many people suffering from missing teeth. They are a direct replacement for the original roots of the teeth and are made from a special metal called titanium. Titanium has been used beneficially and successfully for many years to help dental and orthopaedic patients improve their quality of life.

Once the implants have been positioned within the patient’s jawbone, they are topped with abutments. These abutments act as the base for the artificial teeth.

Having teeth replaced using dental implants means that the patient gets a very natural look that lasts for many years, often for a whole lifetime. They do not move around in the mouth and are usually considered to be as stable as the original teeth. This also means that the patient does not have to restrict their diet in any way. They can enjoy crusty bread, apples and chewy foods without having to worry about the position of their new teeth.

Straightening

Straightening teeth that are crooked, overcrowded or protruding is beneficial for the patient in two main ways. Firstly, having the smile corrected using braces means that the patient usually feels much more confident about how they look. They no longer feel the need to hide their smile or feel self-conscious about meeting new people. Secondly, having straight teeth makes it much easier for the patient to enjoy good oral health. This is because teeth that are misaligned are much more difficult to keep clean, increasing the likelihood of cavities and even gum disease.

Some of the options that we offer for teeth straightening include Invisalign, Inman aligner and Six Month Smiles. Invisalign is the brand name for clear aligners. They come in the form of clear plastic trays that are worn over the teeth. The clear nature of these means that they are invisible, making them ideal for patients who do not want others to know that they are wearing braces.

The Inman aligner features a wire across the front of the teeth, but is often a treatment that is very rapid, it can be completed in as little as a month in some cases.

Six Month Smiles are made up of tooth-coloured wires that are held in place using clear brackets. They are a subtle form of treatment that can deliver results very quickly, depending on the individual patient.