COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Our experienced Dentists provide a comprehensive examination and treatment plan so that you know exactly what to expect and how much your dental treatment will cost.
We provide personalised advice and recommend appropriate treatment to maintain your teeth.
Our focus is on providing on-going care to maximise the lifespan of your crowns, bridges and fillings.
We offer teeth whitening solutions and dental veneers – the kind of dentistry that boosts your confidence and makes you smile.
As part of the Riverwalk family, we make sure that you are fully informed about how to care for your new teeth at home – your smile is our priority.
VENEERS
What are veneers?
Veneers are restorations made of a thin ceramic material which is placed over a tooth. Veneers can be used to improve your smile or change it to the smile you always wish you had.
Veneers come in two forms. Porcelain veneers which are like thin translucent shells or composite resin veneers, where layers of resin are built up on your tooth.
We offer both porcelain veneers and composite veneers, each have their benefits; however, porcelain veneers are considered the superior product, providing excellent longevity, strength and exceptional aesthetic results. Naturally they are also the more expensive option.
Alternatively composite veneers can also provide an excellent, natural looking aesthetic result. However, with time they can start to lose their lustre and shine.
CROWNS
What are crowns?
Crowns are caps that fully covers your tooth. A crown completely encases the visible part of your tooth which sits above the gum and allows you to keep a badly broken down or unsightly tooth. Crowns can be made of all ceramic, porcelain fused to metal, or gold. Each material has its advantage and specific reason for use.
Types of Crowns
1. All ceramic: Used for both front and back teeth, are extremely aesthetic
2. Porcelain fused to metal: Generally, just used in the back of the mouth now. Have been around for decades.
3. All gold: Generally, only used for rear teeth. They are really strong and require less tooth to be removed, ideal for people who grind their teeth.
BRIDGES
A bridge can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. It requires the teeth on either side of the gap to be prepared for crowns, then the final prosthesis is cemented into place and replaces the missing tooth / teeth. Bridges are less commonly used due to the superior benefits of dental implants.
TOOTH WHITENING
Professional at home whitening kits.
Take home tooth whitening kits are a safe , effective and convenient way to get your smile whiter in 1 – 2 weeks.
We use Philips Zoom whitening kits, which are a professional strength whitening system. They come in a range of strengths to suit your individual needs.
At Riverwalk Dental we can consult with you to ensure your mouth is healthy first. Then we asses your suitability to whiten your teeth and prescribe the best tooth whitening kit for you and answer any questions you may have.
We custom make your whitening trays and give you careful and detailed instructions on how to use the product to get the optimal results.
