Cosmetic Dentistry in Taupō

A good cosmetic result rarely comes from one dramatic intervention. More often it is several small refinements (a chip smoothed, a gap closed, a discoloured old filling replaced, a shade lifted) that together make a smile look like itself on a good day.

We start by asking what actually bothers you. People are often surprised how much can be achieved with something modest, and we would rather do the conservative thing well than talk you into more treatment than you need.

What cosmetic dentistry can address

• Chips and uneven edges: reshaped or rebuilt with composite, often in a single visit
• Gaps: closed with bonding, or with orthodontic treatment where the whole bite needs addressing
• Discolouration: lifted with professional whitening, or masked with veneers where the staining is internal
• Old, darkened fillings: replaced with tooth-coloured composite that blends in
• Worn or short teeth: built back up to a natural length and shape
• Teeth that look crowded or out of line: improved with veneers or straightening, depending on the cause

Bonding or veneers?

Composite bonding is added directly to the tooth in one appointment, costs less and removes little or no natural tooth. Veneers are made in a laboratory, last longer and handle more significant changes in colour and shape, but they involve preparing the tooth and cost more. Which one is right depends on the tooth, the result you want and your budget, and we will go through both.

Getting the order right

Healthy first, then cosmetic. Any decay or gum disease gets treated before cosmetic work begins. Whitening comes before new restorations at the front of the mouth, because crowns, veneers and fillings do not change colour afterwards and need matching to your final shade.