Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the appearance of teeth and may include treatments such as teeth whitening, tooth-coloured fillings, veneers and crowns.
Cosmetic dental treatments may also be recommended to restore tooth structure, support function or address damage that affects chewing or speech. As with all dental procedures, outcomes vary between individuals and treatment carries risks and limitations which will be discussed during your consultation.
At Core Dental, our clinicians provide a range of cosmetic dental treatments and work collaboratively when appropriate to support treatment planning. This approach helps ensure patients receive coordinated and individualised care.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth can become stained or discoloured over time due to factors such as certain foods and drinks (for example berries, coffee and red wine), smoking, ageing or some medications.
Teeth whitening is one treatment option that may be used to reduce the appearance of some types of staining and discolouration. Suitability for whitening varies between individuals and depends on the cause and extent of staining, as well as overall oral health.
A dental examination is required before whitening treatment to determine whether it is appropriate. As with all dental procedures, whitening has potential risks and limitations, which your dentist will discuss with you.
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Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a specialised field of dentistry concerned with the treatment of malocclusion (bad bite).
This involves correcting the alignment and position of the teeth and in some cases the jaw. Treatments such as traditional braces, lingual braces and retainers such as Invisalign™ are used to gradually move the teeth into the desired position.
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Veneers
Dental veneers are custom-made shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of natural teeth to improve their shape, size and colour.
They may be used in situations where teeth are chipped, worn, discoloured or have previously been treated with procedures such as root canal therapy. Veneers can also be used to change the appearance of teeth by adjusting their length, width and shade.
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Crowns
A dental crown is a treatment designed to rebuild or support a damaged or root-filled tooth or to replace a missing tooth. The latter requires the placing of an implant before the crown is added. An alternative option for rebuilding an existing tooth would be a large filling; for replacing a missing tooth it would be a fixed or removable denture.
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Implants
Dental implants are a commonly used treatment for replacing a missing tooth or several missing teeth. They may be used as an alternative to a bridge or denture.
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Bridges
A dental bridge is a treatment designed to replace a missing tooth (or teeth) and as such is similar to a denture or an implant.
A dental bridge is a single artificial tooth (or series of teeth) fixed in the mouth. Bridges can be secured to an implant, or to adjacent teeth (in which case they provide additional strength in much the same way as a crown).
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Dentures
Dentures are a treatment designed to replace missing teeth and as such they are similar to a bridge or an implant.
A denture is a plate (or framework) that supports one or more artificial teeth. It can be manufactured from acrylic or cobalt chrome and is usually removable for cleaning and maintenance, although it can be fixed in place using a series of implants (an implant-retained denture).
Learn MoreResults, recovery times and potential risks vary for each individual and procedure. The information provided here is general in nature and intended for those over the age of 18. Undergoing any dental or cosmetic procedure is a significant decision, and patients should seek independent advice from a qualified, AHPRA-registered practitioner before proceeding.
Further details about these procedures, including potential risks, can be found here.