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Do you want to change your smile
to improve the colour, shape or
length of your teeth, or change the
appearance of your gums or lips?
Smile design is a highly technical process requiring
great skill and experience to achieve a natural looking
beautiful smile. Using a combination of your desires
and our expertise, we carefully select the cosmetic
procedures andmethods to achieve themost desirable,
natural looking smile for you. These can range from
simple composite bonding and tooth whitening to
beautiful porcelain veneers, or strong, durable crowns
meticulously custom made for you. Gaps where you
may have missing teeth can be restored with dentures,
bridges or implants. The bite is carefully analysed
for total comfort and the colour verified, along with
details such as the surface texture and lustre to ensure
your smile looks and feels completely natural. We
never compromise on materials and only use the best
available. You also have the peace of mind knowing
we have undergone extensive postgraduate training in
private cosmetic dentistry to deliver your dream smile.
The Smile design process
Consultation
During your initial cosmetic consultation, we take
time to thoroughly check your dental health and
to understand your ultimate smile desires and
expectations. We use digital photography to create
before and after images so
that you can see the results
of your cosmetic dentistry,
in addition, digital x-rays and
intra-oral camera’s allow for
expert evaluation and precise
planning of your cosmetic
procedure. We show you
some examples of ‘smiles’
that you can choose from
and we suggest you bring in
any photos of celebrity smiles
that you like which can be
customised to suit you. Once
all this information is collated
it is sent to the laboratory
where your smile is produced
in wax for approval at your
next appointment.
Review appointment
At the review appointment we show you the
diagnostic wax up which has been designed for you,
this gives you the opportunity to make any alterations.
Provisional preparations
At this appointment your existing teeth are reshaped
and prepared ready for your ‘temporary smile’. You will
Bespoke smiles.
What impact does
your smile have on
your life?
By Dr Ashok Jakhu
Combination of crowns, veneers and bridge work by Ash
Wycherley’s Dental practice offers a relaxed professional environment
Before
After
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