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Cosmetic dentistry is becoming increasingly popular among patients of all ages. The reason? It's never been easier to get the smile you've always wanted at a price you can afford. So, just what is cosmetic dentistry?

Teeth Whitening

Our light-activated teeth whitening gel’s active ingredient is Hydrogen Peroxide. As the Hydrogen Peroxide gel is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, bleaching coloured substances while the structure of the teeth is unchanged. The Teeth Whitening light aids in activating the hydrogen peroxide and helps it penetrate the surface of the teeth. It's ideal for anyone looking for a bright yet natural looking smile - just in time for social events such as weddings, christenings or even a job interview!

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain dental veneers are a great way to dramatically and permanently improve the appearance, shape and colour of your teeth. They are usually used if you are looking to make significant changes to the colour, shape or position of your teeth. Made using a very thin layer of tooth-coloured porcelain, veneers are bonded over your own natural tooth to improve their  overall aesthetics or help protect the damaged surface. As we only use veneers handcrafted by technicians in Da Vinci Studios, California, Seapoint Clinic is the number one choice in Ireland when it comes to getting a natural, beautiful smile.

Instant Veneers

Instant veneers or composite veneers are an excellent treatment option for so many people; it gives fantastic results without any damage whatsoever to your tooth beneath. Maintaining healthy, beautiful teeth is so much easier with this advanced non-invasive treatment option. Unlike their porcelain alternatives, composite veneers don't require any prep of your natural teeth - meaning you can essentially get a brand new smile in as little as one hour!

Invisalign

Invisalign braces are particularly popular among our adult patients in the public eye who do not want the world to know they are wearing braces. It has opened up a world of beautiful teeth to many who never would have dream of wearing traditional braces. Invisalign involves wearing a set of customized clear aligners. They allow you to brush as normal and to eat whatever you want during treatment. The average treatment time for this is about a year but can be faster where fewer movements are needed. It also works great for people who have previously worn braces as children and had some orthodontic relapse where the teeth drift back. With these clear aligners you can move the teeth back without anyone knowing. Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners that are custom-molded to fit you. The virtually invisible aligners gradually reposition your teeth into a smile you’ll be proud of.

Six Month Braces

Six Month Braces are the most popular braces at the Seapoint Clinic and we have more experience of this amazing treatment than any other dental practice. These braces usually involve treating the front teeth only and the goal is to give the patient a great natural looking smile. We do not try to change the bite to any significant degree and the results we aim for are cosmetic only. If your goal is to change your bite or move a lot of the back teeth you may still need to get conventional braces which may take longer. With Six Month Braces we are able to offer both see through braces and metal finish braces. The white braces are tooth coloured and while they do cost slightly more, they are very discreet. These braces are much more inconspicuous than the metal finish braces and often go unnoticed on the patient. They are ideal for those who want their braces to be as discreet as possible.