Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Procedures
Whitening Services
Achieve a brighter, more confident smile with our customised Philips Zoom take-home whitening system. Following a consultation, we create custom-fitted whitening trays and provide professional-grade whitening gel tailored to your needs. This safe and effective treatment allows you to whiten your teeth conveniently at home while minimising gum irritation and maximising results.
Benefits include:
- Brighter, whiter smile
- Custom-made trays for comfort and precision
- Professional dental supervision
- Convenient at-home treatment
- Safe and predictable results
Bonding & Porcelain Veneers
A beautiful smile can have a significant impact on your confidence and overall appearance. If you have chipped, stained, uneven, or worn teeth, cosmetic dental treatments such as composite bonding and porcelain veneers can help enhance your smile while maintaining a natural look.
Composite Bonding
Composite bonding is a conservative, affordable, and highly effective cosmetic treatment used to repair and improve the appearance of teeth. Using a tooth-coloured composite resin, your dentist can restore chipped or cracked teeth, close small gaps, reshape uneven teeth, and improve discolouration.
The procedure is usually completed in a single appointment. After preparing the tooth surface, a bonding agent is applied, followed by carefully layered composite resin. The material is shaped to suit your smile and hardened using a special curing light. Once the desired shape is achieved, the tooth is polished to blend naturally with the surrounding teeth.
Composite bonding offers several benefits:
- Repairs chipped, cracked, or worn teeth
- Improves tooth shape and symmetry
- Closes small gaps between teeth
- Enhances the appearance of discoloured teeth
- Can often be completed in one visit
- Requires minimal or no removal of natural tooth structure
- Cost-effective cosmetic solution
While composite bonding produces excellent aesthetic results, the material may wear or stain over time and may require maintenance or replacement after several years.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments for achieving a long-lasting smile transformation. Veneers are ultra-thin, custom-made porcelain shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth to improve their colour, shape, size, alignment, and overall appearance.
Porcelain veneers are highly regarded for their natural appearance and durability. Each veneer is individually crafted by a dental laboratory to complement your facial features and smile, creating a beautifully balanced and natural-looking result.
The process typically involves:
- A consultation and smile assessment.
- Careful preparation of the tooth surface.
- Taking impressions or digital scans of your teeth.
- Custom fabrication of the veneers by a dental laboratory.
- Bonding the veneers securely to your teeth using advanced adhesive techniques.
Porcelain veneers can be used to address:
- Stained or discoloured teeth that do not respond to whitening
- Chipped or worn teeth
- Uneven or irregularly shaped teeth
- Small gaps between teeth
- Minor alignment concerns
- Smile makeovers
Which Option Is Right for You?
Both composite bonding and porcelain veneers can produce outstanding cosmetic results. Composite bonding is often a more affordable and conservative option, while porcelain veneers provide superior longevity, stain resistance, and aesthetics.
At Kembla Street Dental, we take the time to understand your goals and discuss the benefits of each treatment option. We will recommend the most suitable solution to help you achieve a healthy, natural-looking smile that you can feel confident sharing with the world.
Crowns & Bridges
When a tooth has been weakened by decay, a large filling, grinding, erosion, or root canal treatment, a dental crown can help restore its strength, function, and appearance. Also known as a cap, a crown completely covers the visible portion of the tooth, protecting it from further damage while allowing it to function normally.
Crowns can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain, gold, or a combination of both. Modern porcelain crowns are particularly popular because they closely mimic the appearance of natural teeth, making them an excellent option for restoring both front and back teeth.
When Is a Crown Recommended?
A crown may be recommended to:
- Protect a weakened or cracked tooth
- Restore a heavily filled tooth
- Strengthen a tooth following root canal treatment
- Rebuild teeth worn down by grinding or erosion
- Improve the appearance of damaged or discoloured teeth
- Restore function and aesthetics after extensive dental treatment
The Crown Procedure
The process generally involves two appointments. During the first visit, the tooth is carefully prepared to create space for the crown. Impressions or digital scans are then taken and sent to a dental laboratory, where your custom crown is fabricated. A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth while your permanent crown is being made.
Once the final crown is ready, it is securely bonded into place. The fitting appointment is typically quick and comfortable, with minimal discomfort.
Dental Bridges
Bridges can help:
- Replace missing teeth
- Improve appearance and confidence
- Maintain proper bite alignment
- Prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting
- Restore normal chewing and speaking function
- Dental Implants as an Alternative
Today, many missing teeth are replaced with dental implants, which provide a highly durable and natural-feeling solution. A dental implant replaces the tooth root and supports a custom-made crown, restoring both function and aesthetics while preserving the surrounding teeth and jawbone.
During your consultation, our dentists will discuss all suitable options and help you choose the treatment that best meets your needs, lifestyle, and long-term oral health goals.