Esthetic Dentistry in Bilekahalli, Bengaluru

When you might consider it

• Teeth that are stained, or have yellowed with age, tea, coffee or tobacco.
• Chipped, worn or uneven front teeth.
• Small gaps between the front teeth.
• A tooth that has darkened from inside, for example after an injury or root canal treatment.
• Old fillings on the front teeth that have stained.

Esthetic treatment works best on healthy teeth and gums, so we check for decay and gum problems and treat those first. If your teeth are crooked or crowded, straightening them with clear aligners may suit you better than covering them with veneers.

Your options

What happens, step by step

1. Consultation. We discuss what you would like to change, examine your teeth and gums, and take photographs of your teeth for planning. The photographs stay in your records and are never published.
2. Treatment plan and written estimate. You receive the options, the number of visits and the total fee in writing before treatment begins.
3. Whitening. In the clinic, the gums are covered with a protective barrier and a whitening gel is applied to the teeth in 2–3 short rounds during a visit. Long-standing or deep (intrinsic) stains may need 2–3 visits to reach the result you want. For home whitening, trays are made to fit your teeth, and you wear them with a milder gel for a set time each day for 2–3 weeks.
4. Bonding. The tooth surface is roughened slightly, then tooth-coloured composite is built up in layers, shaped, hardened with a blue light and polished, usually in one visit and without anaesthesia.
5. Veneers. A thin layer of enamel is removed from the front of the tooth, the teeth are recorded with a digital scan or an impression, and temporary veneers are fitted. The porcelain veneers are made in a dental laboratory and bonded in place at the next visit.
6. Review. We check your bite and the result at a follow-up visit, and explain how to look after your teeth.

Possible risks

• Sensitivity during and after whitening is common and usually settles within a few days.
• Gum irritation from the whitening gel, which is why the gums are protected during in-clinic whitening.
• Uneven results. Whitening works less well on grey or deep internal stains, and doesn't change the colour of crowns or fillings.
• Bonding can chip or stain over the years and may need repolishing or repair.
• Veneers can't be undone. Once enamel is removed, the tooth will always need a veneer or crown. Veneers can chip or come off and may need replacing in time.

We go through the risks that apply to you before you decide.

After your treatment

• For 48 hours after whitening, avoid tea, coffee, strongly coloured food such as turmeric-rich curries, and tobacco.
• Use a sensitivity toothpaste if your teeth feel sensitive.
• Don't bite on hard objects, such as pens or nails, with bonded or veneered teeth.
• If you grind your teeth, ask us about a night guard to protect bonding and veneers.
• Keep up regular check-ups and cleaning, so the gums around bonding and veneers stay healthy.

Call us if bonding or a veneer chips or feels loose, or if sensitivity lasts longer than a week.

Fees

The fee depends on the treatment, the number of teeth and the material. You receive a written estimate after the examination, before treatment starts. Call or WhatsApp us if you'd like an idea of the cost.