25 November 2021

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry can allow you to transform how you look and how you feel about yourself in as little as one visit. With advanced treatments you can have a beautiful smile to be proud of more easily than ever before. Cosmetic dentistry can range from a whitening procedure to full veneers or anywhere in between - so what treatment suits your specific needs best?

Instant Veneers

Instant veneers, sometimes referred to as composite veneers, are an excellent treatment option for so many people; it gives fantastic results without any damage whatsoever to your tooth beneath! Following your initial consultation, your cosmetic dentist will expertly layer the composite veneers around your teeth to your desired shape, shade and contour. You will leave the clinic straight away with a beautiful smile, not numb; ready to enjoy your new smile! Simple as that!

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain 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. Veneers are made up of a very thin layer of tooth-coloured porcelain bonded over your own natural tooth to improve its aesthetics or to protect its damaged surface.

I had quite crooked teeth and wanted to see if it was possible to get them straightened without removing two of my baby teeth. Thankfully Dr Jim Griffin was amazing and I now have the smile I always wanted.

Elaine Kennedy, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Six Month Braces

Invisalign/Clear Aligners

Invisalign is among our most popular forms of treatment among adult patients, as it has encouraged people to opt for orthodontic treatment who may have been originally put off treatment at the thought of wearing metal 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.

Six Month Braces

Six Month Braces 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.

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