Cosmetic dentistry
Correcting the shape and colour of teeth. Work is done on treated teeth — appearance comes after health, not instead of it.
What it covers
- Composite restorations — repairing shape, closing gaps, rebuilding a chipped part of a tooth.
- Whitening — lightening the natural colour of tooth substance.
- Scaling and polishing — often enough on its own to restore the natural colour, before any whitening.
- Replacing old, discoloured fillings with new ones in the colour of the tooth.
Treatment first, appearance second
Cosmetic procedures are carried out on healthy, treated teeth. Decay under a filling, gum inflammation or an untreated canal are not solved by a cosmetic procedure — they are treated first, because otherwise the result will not last.
For the same reason, scaling and an examination precede whitening: deposits and inflammation affect both colour and sensitivity.
Whitening — what to realistically expect
Whitening acts on natural tooth substance. It does not act on fillings, crowns or bridges — these keep their colour, so after whitening they sometimes have to be replaced to match. That is worth allowing for in advance, at the planning stage.
Temporary sensitivity to cold in the first days afterwards is normal and settles on its own.
The result is not permanent. How long it holds depends above all on habits: coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco bring the colour back faster than anything else.
Restorations
Composite materials are built up in layers and matched to the colour of the neighbouring teeth. This deals with chipped corners, small gaps and irregular shape — without the grinding a crown would require.
Where a tooth is more heavily damaged or has been root-treated, composite has reached its limit and a crown is the better solution. Which is more suitable in your case is assessed at the examination.
Prices
| Service | Price, KM |
|---|---|
| Filling, simple | 15 – 20 |
| Multi-surface filling | 35 |
Prices are shown in convertible marks (KM). The full list is in the price list, and you can add several services up in the cost estimator.
Frequently asked questions
How long does whitening last?
Does whitening work on crowns and fillings?
Does whitening damage teeth?
Can I have a cosmetic procedure straight away if I have decay?
Book an appointment
Booking is direct, no referral needed. Call whichever clinic is closest to you, or leave a request on the contact page.