Dentistry & Orthodontics

Dental Procedures

teeth whitening is easily performed in the home or at the dentists. Cigarettes, red wine, coffee and tea are among the culprits that discolour tooth enamel. For those who long for a brighter smile, whitening reduces discolouration and staining. Periodic tooth whitening provides the patient with whiter, brighter teeth. Whitening techniques include chemical and mild acid whitening, abrasive teeth brightening and laser teeth techniques.

composite and porcelain tooth veneers are wafer thin pieces of specifically tailored porcelain or plastic that are glued over the front of your teeth to remedy severely stained, chipped, or crooked teeth. Veneers cosmetically correct unwanted or uneven spaces and are an option to crowns. The procedure is less invasive than the placement of a crown. Little or no anaesthesia is required, as the dentist removes very little of the tooth itself. It is important to ask your dentist how much tooth will be removed.

dental implants hold false teeth in place, giving a natural appearance. A titanium base is surgically screwed into your jaw bone and serves as an anchor. The procedure is only available to patients with sufficient bone mass onto which the implants may be attached. Implants are becoming a popular alternative to certain types of bridges and removable partial dentures.

dental bonding uses a composite resin and is utilised for a variety of structural as well as cosmetic purposes. Dentists restore chipped or broken teeth and fill in gaps with this composite resin.

dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth. A dental bridge is a false tooth, a "pontic," which is attached to adjacent teeth. When attached to two crowns, this permanently fixed bridge can not be removed like partial dentures. Bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth.

tooth contouring and reshaping is one of the few instant treatments now available in cosmetic dentistry. In just one session, this procedure can correct crooked, chipped, cracked or even overlapping teeth. Contouring can serve as a substitute for braces in certain circumstances. Your dentist creates subtle changes by altering the length, shape or position of your teeth.

dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth. They are typically made out of an acrylic resin and may incorporate porcelain or metal for additional structural support. They come either partial or complete. Proper maintenance of your dentures is essential for them to appear natural and provide a perfect smile. "False teeth" help strengthen muscles controlling your expressions that require the support of your teeth, rid you of pronunciation problems caused by missing teeth and aid with chewing.

fillings are much more aesthetic these days! Composite resin dental fillings are an alternative to the traditional silver or gold. Tooth fillings coloured to look like a natural tooth are made of a plastic dental resin. Composite Resin Dental Fillings are strong, durable, and make for a very natural looking smile.

dental crowns cover the entire visible surface of teeth that have been damaged by grinding, an improper bite, age, or general decay. Dental crowns add strength, durability and tooth stability and restore a correct bite to the wearer. The cosmetic dentist makes an impression of the tooth and a dental laboratory will create the crown. Typically you will have to wear a temporary crown while the permanent crown is being made - this takes about two weeks. The permanent crown is cemented onto your teeth. The procedure takes two visits. In many cases, a preliminary restoration of your teeth may be needed before a crown can be placed. Crowns usually last ten to fifteen years.

dental caps cover the entire visible surface of affected teeth. An impression is taken of your teeth - you leave the office with temporary caps while the dental laboratory creates the permanent ones. The procedure usually takes two weeks and requires two visits, but may require some subsequent visits for slight adjustments.

root canals are necessary when the tiny canals within your teeth become infected. This leads to the pulp inside your tooth also becoming infected. Either your dentist or an endodontist will have to remove any infection while performing the root canal procedure.

accelerated orthodontics can give you a great smile in only three to eight months, while traditional braces take anywhere from one to three years. It is common to have an itching sensation in your gums initially as your teeth are moving much faster than with traditional braces.

cosmetic gum surgery corrects a "Gummy Smile" or a "Long Tooth Smile" in a surgical procedure of lengthening your teeth from the neck of the tooth upwards. Your teeth then appear to be longer and much less gum is seen when you smile.

Dentistry & Orthodontics

State-of-the-art dentistry is available along the Coast and inland. Modern aesthetic dental techniques are abound and many of the dentists have been professionally trained abroad or in their country of origin.

marbella dental centre - marbella

r. McCubbin specialises in implants, orthodontics and general aesthetic dentistry. His offices are located along the Golden Mile, next to Supersol across from the Guadalpin.

Ctra. N-340, Km 179,3
Tel: 952 900 906

marbella dental clinic - nueva andalucía

Dr. Yves Budzynski studied in Brussels and is a specialist in implantology and periodentology. Dr. Fabianne Janssens also studied in Brussels and specialises in orthodontics and dento-facial orthopaedics.

Gladiolos, Urb. Royal Garden, Nueva Andalucía
Tel: 952 816 981
www.marbelladentalclinic.com

stockholm dental clinic - puerto banús

High quality Swedish dentists with years of international experience. They state their primary goal as providing their patients with the highest professional Swedish standards of expertise and skills, using state-of-the art dental equipment to facilitate optimal dental health.

Avda. Julio Iglesias, Casa Myramar TU, Apto.104
Tel: 952 908 822
www.stockholmdentalclinic.com

clínica dental ortodoncia del sol - san pedro de alcántara

Specialists in orthodontic surgery. English, German, Polish and Spanish spoken. Specialise in teeth alignment and bite correction. Braces, hidden braces, your first visit free!

C/ 5, Parcela 151, Guadalmina Baja
Tel: 952 880 758

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clínica monteblanco - mijas

Edif. Costamueble, Ctra. de Mijas, Km 4,6 (next to the Seat garage)
Tel: 952 475 972

the dentists - estepona & sotogrande

General, cosmetic and emergency dentistry. Orthodontic treatments and implants. Educated by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. 2 convenient locations: Galeria Paniagua in Sotogrande off exit Sotogrande Costa and in the Bena Vista Commercial Centre between San Pedro and Estepona.

Estepona 952 888 661
Sotogrande 956 795 273
www.thedentists.info

the english dental surgery - sabinillas

Complete dental and orthodontic services - General, cosmetic and emergency dentistry. Orthodontic treatments and implants

Edif. Bali (over Unicaja), First Floor, No 8
Tel: 952 897 281

dr. carlos begliomini - fuengirola

General, cosmetic and emergency dentistry. Orthodontic treatments and implants. National board approval American dental association. Dr. Berliomini speaks English, Italian, and Spanish.

C/ Francisco Cano 113
Tel: 952 479 431

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