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Cosmetic Dentistry in Alsager

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving how your teeth look. It can be used to straighten, reshape, lighten or repair teeth, and we aim for results that look natural and suit you.

If you’ve ever hidden your teeth in photos, or you’re not sure whether whitening, Invisalign or bonding is right for you, you’re not alone. We’ll start by listening to what you’d like to change, then explain your options, including the simplest ones.

Dr Matt Gilks at the Lawton Dental Care reception desk, with a smile photo on the screen behind

Your smile consultation

We’ll check that your teeth and gums are healthy, take photographs and a digital scan where needed, and talk through what’s achievable. You’ll receive a written plan with an itemised quote before any treatment starts.

For some treatments, we can show you a trial smile first, from £250, so you can see the likely result before you decide.

Where to start

Many people get the best result from a combination, and we’ll help you to decide what’s worth doing and in what order.

Composite bonding

Tooth-coloured composite is added to your teeth to improve their shape, repair small chips or close small gaps. It usually needs little or no removal of tooth.

What happens?

  1. We prepare the tooth surface and apply a bonding agent.
  2. Composite is built up in layers, with shape and symmetry in mind.
  3. Each layer is hardened with a curing light.
  4. We shape, smooth and polish the composite for a natural finish.

Bonding can stain or chip over time, and may need maintaining. Edge bonding starts from £200 per tooth.

Watch composite bonding step by step on Instagram.

Before and after close-up of upper front teeth, showing uneven edges and then a smoother, even shape

Composite edge bonding to straighten worn and chipped edges

Veneers

Veneers are thin layers that cover the front of a tooth, to improve its shape, colour or symmetry.

Composite veneers are shaped on to your teeth, usually in a single appointment. They’re from £400 per tooth. SmileFast guided composite veneers are £1,800 for 4 teeth or £2,400 for 6.

Ceramic (porcelain) veneers are made by a ceramist after minor preparation of your teeth. We scan your teeth and fit temporary veneers first, so that you can try the look before the final veneers are fitted. They’re from £870 per tooth.

Your dentist will explain the benefits, risks and long-term care of each option. Some treatments involve removing tooth structure, and all will need looking after.

Before and after close-up of upper front teeth, showing uneven, discoloured teeth and then a bright, even row

Smile makeover: a mixture of replacement crowns and veneers

Align, Bleach, Bond

Sometimes a combination works best. We can straighten your teeth with Invisalign, lighten them with professional whitening, then refine the edges with composite bonding.

Straightening teeth first can sometimes mean less treatment is needed afterwards. Whitening before bonding also lets us match the composite to your new tooth colour.

Before and after photo of a patient's front teeth, showing crowded lower teeth and then a straighter row

Align, Bleach, Bond: Invisalign, home whitening and edge bonding to 2 teeth

Common questions

It varies from person to person. Bonding can stain or chip over time, so it may need polishing, repairing or replacing. Looking after your teeth and attending regular check-ups will help it to last.

No, composite doesn’t change colour with whitening. If you’d like whiter teeth, it’s best to whiten first, so that we can match your bonding to your new shade.

Composite veneers are usually quicker and need less tooth preparation, while ceramic veneers are made in a lab and are more resistant to staining. We’ll help you to weigh up what suits your teeth and budget.

That’s our aim. We’ll talk through the look you’d like, and for some treatments we can show you a trial smile first.

Your teeth and gums need to be healthy first, so we may recommend treating any problems before starting. We’ll always tell you if we think treatment isn’t right for you.

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