It’s very easy to overlook teeth as a functional part of the body, responsible for breaking down and processing food so that it delivers the nutrients and energy we need in order to survive.
But teeth are so much more than just a functional asset – and nobody knows this better than a client seeking their dream smile via the Essex Smile Centre. A misaligned, discoloured, or uneven set of teeth can have a detrimental impact on self-confidence and can also impact a client’s ability to perform everyday tasks with their teeth.

Suffice it to say, there’s a lot more to the world of dentistry and tooth care than just keeping the teeth firmly in place. In this article, we’re highlighting the three services most effective in enhancing your natural smile.

The Power of Invisalign

Invisalign is for those who have all their teeth in place but want to address issues around alignment – commonly referred to across the industry as malocclusion.

The journey of Invisalign starts with a free smile evaluation, using mapping technology to showcase what the teeth could look like following a comprehensive treatment plan. The client’s teeth are then scanned, with the images sent off to the Invisalign manufacturing centre – where a set of aligners will be created which keep the teeth moving through the duration of treatment.

Upon completion, this treatment and service aligns the teeth and leaves clients with a straighter smile – with added whitening really bringing that new smile to life.

Concealing Damage With Composite Bonding

Another popular treatment is composite bonding – using a uniquely designed glass-like material to reconstruct a new edge on a single tooth, to hide a chip, or to fill a gap.

The aim of composite bonding is to craft a new outer layer along the edge or between the gaps of teeth, so that the client’s smile appears both straighter and more balanced. Crucially, composite bonding is coloured to ensure a perfect and seamless match against the natural tooth, ensuring that any and all work is completely hidden.

Achieving a Million Dollar Smile with Veneers

Finally, we have veneers. Not dissimilar to composite bonding, this is another treatment option that tackles the aesthetic look of your existing smile – creating a new layer on the outside of teeth to cover up discolouration, stains, and chips.

While composite bonding directly fixes a new edge to the existing tooth, veneers form a new layer on the outer surface of the tooth, covering gaps and achieving a picture-perfect finish.
Veneers require a suitable base surface on which to be fixed, with the tooth needing to be stripped of its natural surface and given a rough edge on which the veneer can sit. The impact of this is transformational and can add extra wattage to your smile.

Combining any or all of these treatments allows you to unlock your dream smile – tackling issues with alignment as well as colouring and surface finish. Get in touch with the Essex Smile Centre team directly to discuss these services.