DENTISTRY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PORCELAIN VENEERS

Dissatisfaction with your smile can have a profound impact on nearly every area of your life. If you are prone to hiding your smile or feel uncomfortable with the appearance of your teeth, your job prospects may suffer, your personal and social life may be stunted, and your general satisfaction may be diminished. But you don’t have to live like that.

With porcelain veneers, you can have a smile that lets you feel your most confident, attractive and self-assured. Our Melbourne Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic work with an industry leading master ceramist to craft porcelain veneers that are custom-designed to perfect and complement your unique smile and facial features. What’s more, the veneers we offer are durable, beautiful and capable of addressing myriad cosmetic dental problems to produce a smile you will be proud to show the world.

To learn more about Dental Porcelain veneers in Melbourne City or to schedule an appointment with our experienced dentists, please call Vogue Smiles Melbourne on 9629-7664 today.

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DENTAL BONDING AND COMPOSITE VENEERS

Dental bonding is a leading affordable cosmetic procedure that is full of restorative benefits. Using composite resins, Dr. Castro can repair your chipped front teeth or hide minor aesthetic defects.

Direct composite bonding is used to recreate a smile in an additive manner, where little or no tooth reduction is needed. Direct bonding, in the hands of a skilled operator, is less costly than porcelain veneers and crowns and can be long-lasting with proper maintenance.

Bonding is a perfect solution for treating minor cosmetic flaws. At your preliminary consultation, you will see exactly how dental bonding is applicable to you. Candidates for this procedure usually have good oral health, but their smile needs corrections because teeth are chipped, discolored, crooked, gapped or misaligned.

Patients can opt for transitional bonding that is used for anything from a mock-up to a full-mouth rehabilitation. The transitional bonding allows the patients to transition into more permanent dentistry as he or she can afford.

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Closing Gapped Teeth

When you have gaps between your teeth, this can cause issues with overall smile aesthetics. A gap between your two print teeth can lead to self-consciousness, for instance, as can gaps between your other prominent teeth. In such cases, you may be reticent to smile, speak, or laugh, which can affect first impressions and social interactions.

Dental Bonding for Very Minor Gaps

If you have a very minor tooth gap that is purely cosmetic in nature, a good option to consider is dental bonding. Dental bonding uses a tooth-colored resin that is painted onto the tooth in order to build out tooth structure and fill the gap. The bonding material looks like natural tooth structure and can accomplish a great deal.

Porcelain Veneers for Cosmetic Spacing Issues

Porcelain veneers are also a great option for minor gaps that are cosmetic in nature. Porcelain veneers are thin shells of dental ceramic that are fixed in place over a tooth’s front surface. These shells will help mask imperfections, improving the overall look and size of a tooth. The porcelain veneers blend in seamlessly with natural tooth structure as well, meaning that no one will realize that a veneer is place, even when up close.

Orthodontic Care Can Address More Serious Gaps

For major gaps between your teeth, the ideal option to consider is orthodontic treatment. The use of braces or Invisalign aligners can help shift the position of misaligned teeth, closing gaps and helping address issues with crowding and asymmetry as well. The ideal orthodontic approach will be determined by your dentist based on your age, the severity of your spacing issues, and other factors.

Which treatment is ideal for me?

The ideal treatment for you and your needs will depend on the nature of your dental problem. Cosmetic tooth gaps are better dealt with by bonding and veneers, while tooth gaps that impact the overall alignment of your teeth are best treated through orthodontic care.

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WORN DOWN TEETH TREATMENT

Repair the Side Effects of Teeth Grinding with Cosmetic Dentistry

Whether it’s politics, parenting, or work that has you unconsciously grinding your teeth day and night, stopping this involuntary movement is the first battle. TMJ treatment is easily accomplished with a customized oral appliance or bite guard. But then you may discover that, even though your grinding has ceased, your teeth have been left in poor shape because of the habit. Cosmetic dentistry can help.

Smile Makeovers After Teeth Grinding

After the source of your teeth grinding has been addressed and treated, your cosmetic dentist will focus on correcting the damage teeth grinding created. Some of the most common cosmetic dentistry treatments for teeth grinding patients include:

Dental crowns: The extreme forces of grinding and clenching teeth can lead to broken, chipped, or cracked teeth. But these solutions are not difficult to repair with porcelain tooth crowns, which can be used to make teeth uniform and even. Dental crowns, in fact, are one of the most durable and long-lasting cosmetic dentistry solutions.

Porcelain veneers: The go-to cosmetic dentistry solution for repairing teeth that have been worn down from tooth grinding, porcelain veneers recreate the natural look of teeth. Teeth that have been subject to grinding or clenching are usually similar in length and worn straight across. Porcelain veneers can correct these issues, making teeth the proper length, size, and color that will make your smile look amazing.

Cosmetic bonding: You don’t want teeth that have already been damaged to compromise the integrity of neighboring teeth. A simple tooth bonding repair will fix jagged or chipped teeth due to grinding so that your smile look like new with the least amount of invasiveness possible.

What Will Happen If You Avoid Teeth Grinding Treatment?

Eventually, if you leave your teeth grinding problem unchecked, this habit will just continue to damage your teeth. The wear and tear can move quickly once your tooth’s enamel has been completely stripped and the dentin layer of the tooth becomes exposed. Plus, opening that up to air is just downright painful.

Your oral health is important – you want to look good because your smile is stunning, but you also want to have a healthy mouth and gums

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LASER TEETH WHITENING

A date, a birthday, a graduation, a wedding, a photoshoot…there are infinite reasons why patients may want a quick professional teeth whitening.

The good news? We can do that.

Sapphire™ will get you whiter teeth in just one
visit!

Sapphire is a unique tooth whitening system that uses an LED light array delivery system
combined with a gentle whitening gel to safely lighten and brighten your teeth.

Sapphire provides:

• The most advanced whitening technology available
• Dramatic results in just one visit
• Affordable rates
• Results that last for years
• Free consultation
• Guaranteed lightening results

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PERMANENT TEETH WHITENING

Whitening your teeth with a cosmetic dentist is a completely safe procedure. Some patient experienced discomfort which varies from person to person and depends on the method used. In most cases, adults experience very minor discomfort that lasts 1-3 days after the treatment.

Is Teeth Whitening Permanent?

Teeth whitening is not permanent. It can generally last from a few months up to three years, however, this depends on your individual circumstances. The effect of the treatment will be impacted if you frequently smoke or drink dark liquids such as red wine, tea, or coffee.

Because teeth whitening is not permanent, you will need to maintain your bright smile with continued treatments. For regular patients, this upkeep can be costly in long terms

Who Can’t Have Teeth Whitening Treatment?

There are potential risks associated with teeth whitening treatment, so it is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. It is similarly not recommended if you are allergic to peroxide. If you have receding gums you may be more likely to experience tooth sensitivity.

Patients who have repeatedly have the Teeth Whitening procedure in the past and not happy with on going maintenance or not a good candidate for the procedure, there is an alternative options. It’s called Prepless Porcelain Veneer.

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REPLACING MISSING TEETH WITH DENTAL CROWNS AND BRIDGES

Tooth loss can cause a number of problems ranging from oral health issues to self-consciousness and poor self-esteem. Fortunately, there are several restoration options available in cosmetic dentistry that allow patients to replace a missing tooth with a durable prosthetic and enjoy a better quality of life. One of these options is a dental bridge, which fills a gap between two adjacent teeth by anchoring a false tooth to these surrounding teeth. Patients who need restorative dental treatment after they’ve lost a tooth may be excellent candidates for dental bridges.

A dental bridge is designed to replace one or more missing teeth. It is an artificial tooth that is secured into place and supported by surrounding natural teeth. Fortunately, a bridge looks and feels like a natural tooth and can allow patients to chew and eat normally. In addition, a dental bridge may help patients speak without any issues, as bridges can fill in the gaps between teeth affecting positively the tongue’s placement and how patients sound.

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INVISALIGN

Do you need braces but have delayed getting them because you are embarrassed of the noticeable wire and ugly metal brackets? We offers Invisalign® clear braces to patients that qualify and are looking for an alternative to the inconvenience of standard braces. Invisalign technology Involves clear braces that are removable and are completely comfortable teeth
aligners customized for teeth straightening over time.

Only you will know you are teeth straightening!

Many people with various types of oral problems can qualify for Invisalign, such as:

• Gapped Teeth
• Overbite
• Underbite
• Open Bite
• Overly Crowded Teeth
• Crossbite

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STRAIGHTEN TEETH QUICKLY WITH INSTANT ORTHODONTICS

Instant Orthodontics – Straight Teeth Without Braces

If you have crooked teeth and don’t want to wear braces for years and retainers for even more years then there is a very good alternative. No, I am not talking about wearing Invisalign for years either and retainers after that. Some of us just don’t want to pick food out of our teeth for years. We want instant orthodontics.

Instant Orthodontics is not a misnomer. It’s as simple as braces versus porcelain veneers. Braces can take 2 to 3 years to straighten your teeth. Porcelain veneers can give you that same look in as little as 2 to 3 weeks. Instead of wearing braces, we shape your teeth and apply a thin porcelain veneer. The result is a beautiful smile showing off your new, straight teeth.

Instant Orthodontics can also give you a brighter smile than you’ve been able to achieve with brushing or bleaching. Porcelain veneers are the color we love to see when people smile. And we love to see people smile!

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AFFORDABLE SMILE MAKEOVER WITH SNAP ON SMILE

With cosmetic dentistry the main focus is on improving a person’s smile. Most people find that they have more confidence if they have a better smile. That confidence tends to elude
those who feel they have financial constraints to go to the real Cosmetic Dentistry procedures. Thankfully, Snap on Smile is here to help fix all of the problems at an affordable prices at only a fraction of the cost.

Because of this reasons, probably snap-on smile is one of the best ideas to hit the cosmetic dentistry field in recent time. It is a device that looks just like teeth and is created using a mold of your teeth so that it will snap on perfectly over yours. It is an instant fix for any imperfections, teeth gaps and crookedness you may have. Therefore, the perfect smile is just a snap away. The best part is that, should you ever decide you no longer want your new smile, you can just take the device off and you are back to your old self or you can upgrade to real Cosmetic Dentistry procedures like Porcelain Veneers. The same cannot be said for other methods that you can use to fix your smile

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Have your Treatment now in Affordable Monthly Payment

FLEXIBLE INTEREST FREE PAYMENT PLANS

Have the treatment you need/want and rest easy knowing you can manage the payments
monthly to fit within your budget!

Investing in your health and well being is very important. At Vogue Smiles Melbourne we
understand that getting the dental treatment you need and want can sometimes require a significant investment. Elective Cosmetic dental care can be expensive. There is usually no way around it. Unlike medical insurance, most dental insurances have a maximum per year that is insignificant to the price of a smile makeover. With different Financial Assistance options that we offer, expense will not prevent you from benefiting from the quality cosmetic dentistry procedure you desire and need.

We understand that one payment simply may not be a viable option for some patients, so we also offer several alternatives to help you when paying for your dental care. We can assist you in organising thrid party dental financing that allows you to begin treatment now and pay for the costs over time with interest free or extended payment plans. Signing up is easy for all our patients who qualify – in just a few moments, we can create a simple payment plan tailored to your budget.

Our dental payment plans will enable you to receive the dental services you need or want now, without having to sacrifice extensive amounts of money. We recommend discussing your budget with your dentist during your free initial consultation so that we can create a treatment plan that will take this into consideration.

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