Our case of the month for August involves a combination treatment called ABC. A is for alignment. Teeth straightening initially will not only give a greater aesthetic appearance but allow for further cosmetic treatments with a minimally invasive approach. B is for bleaching. Whitening your teeth can make a huge difference to your smile and self confidence. C is for cosmetic bonding. Teeth can be enhanced with bonding to the existing tooth structure rather than cutting away healthy enamel for veneers for example. Here is the initial smile for our patient. There is crowding of the teeth where the right lateral tooth is hidden from view, uneven edges and discolouration.
Teeth crowding and uneven edges.
Initially, we straightened both the upper and lower front teeth using the Social 6 lingual brace. This brace is placed behind the teeth and hence is totally invisible. It is the only 'invisible' brace.
After straightening and whitening.
Now the lateral tooth is visible and the teeth are much whiter. Phillips ZOOM LED whitening was used in combination with a take home kit. The space was finally closed and then cosmetic bonding was used to even the edges.
After cosmetic bonding.
The entire treatment was completely NON INVASIVE. No drilling of healthy tooth, no needles, no pain and well under 6 months. After treatment, retention is essential. Retention is for LIFE. We advise fixed wire retainers and night time removable retainers. You will have to replace these retainers over the years due to natural wear and tear, so it is important to budget for this. If you would like to transform your smile in time for Christmas, now is the time to start. Contact us: info@progressivedentistry.co.uk t 0207 7311162 Treatment completed by Dr Nissit Patel. Photographs cannot be reproduced for any reason by a 3rd party.