Thursday 21 June 2018

Dental implants vs Cosmetic dentistry

Easily accessible for anyone out there seeking expert dentistry, Midlands Smile Centres boasts a number of practices around Birmingham. MSC are staffed of by a team of highly experienced, highly skilled dentists with a track of record of delivering the excellent results.

It All Starts With You

While MSC are the place to go to when it comes to receiving the highest standards of dental care, you may not realise that the kinds of treatment available at MSC are actually quite varied. As a result, you have a lot of options when it comes to improving your teeth, so the whole process really begins with you making a decision about what you need, or what you want.

Dental Implants and Implant Procedures

  • Dental Implants: Dental Implants are made-up of a natural-looking false tooth and an adjoining titanium rod. The supporting titanium rod takes the place of the root of the tooth that was lost and is fixed into the jawbone. The false tooth meanwhile is visible on top of the gum and is reliable for eating meals and in helping to enhance the formation of speech which can be affected by tooth loss.
  • Denture Implants: Denture Implants are an improvement on traditional removable dentures. Denture Implants are fitted into the patient's mouth with the use of dental implants. They are secure, durable and are able to prevent the jawbone from receding, which is its natural response to the loss of teeth.
  • Implant Support Bridges: Implant-Supported Bridges are based on a similar principle to ordinary bridges. However, they utilise dental implants instead of healthy teeth for support in bridging the gap in the gum between adjacent healthy teeth. In most cases, a one-piece bridge is attached to one implant for every missing tooth that the patient has. These bridges will be long lasting and will not damage surrounding healthy teeth.

Cosmetic Services

How your teeth look can be a big issue for many people, as feeling unhappy with your smile can undermine confidence and sense of well-being. If you believe your teeth are in need of a certain visual enhancement, MSC can assist you. Sometimes the line between a treatment that is essential and a treatment that is mainly for cosmetic purposes can become a little blurred, but below are some of the types of treatment that we can offer to help boost your smile.


  • Teeth Whitening: Teeth Whitening at MSC is achieved through the use of a take-home tooth whitening kit. To begin with, the dentist will first need to assess your suitability for this treatment. Once you are deemed suitable for this treatment, special trays will be created especially for your use. You will then need to fill these trays with whitening gel and wear them for a few hours every day over a two week period. The treatment can be stopped as soon as the patient is satisfied with the results they see.


  • Porcelain Veneers: Veneers are thin layers of material that can be placed over teeth that are flawed in some way. It may be that they are used to disguise individual teeth that are damaged or decayed, discoloured or misaligned. Whatever imperfection they are being used to hide, Porcelain Veneers can make a huge difference to the appearance of your smile.


  • White Fillings: White Fillings at Midlands Smile Centres are similar to traditional grey fillings and are just as strong. However, whilst white fillings offer the kind of dental function you need, their white colour makes them much more natural looking and allows them to blend in with your other teeth.

Plus...

In addition to the range of treatments outlined above, we offer other types of treatment that can make a much needed difference to your dental health. For the kind of dental work that is required on your teeth, MSC is the place to go. Visit our website or get in touch with us today to find out what we can do for you.

Working for You

From the cosmetic improvements to the more essential work that can be done on your teeth, Midlands Smile Centres are the ideal option for anyone who is serious about enhancing their smile. Take some time to think about what is best suited to you, then let us do the rest. Also, with our Smile Plan, the treatments we can provide for you are available at affordable prices to suit all budgets.

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