Standard braces - these are braces made of metal, usually stainless steel. Metal braces hold a thin wire in place with rubber bands. Unlike earlier versions of these braces , metal braces are now smaller and aesthetically appealing.

Clear braces - these braces are usually made from ceramic to match the colour of the teeth and thus blend in with the tooth structure.Thus these prove to be very esthetic.

Invisible braces - In some instances, braces can also be placed on the inside surfaces of the teeth, so they are not seen at all.

Colourful braces - Youngsters actually look forward to orthodontic treatment if their braces come in really cool shapes and designs-star, soccer, heart, flower, etc.

Composite fillings require just one appointment to restore your tooth to its original shape and function. Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures is sometimes experienced shortly after composite fillings are placed, however this usually subsides after few days. At Smile Dental Studio we use the latest technology and finest materials to produce the composite fillings that offer superior fit, function and esthetics.

Bridges are used to replace one or more teeth and restore both form and function to your teeth. Missing teeth are not only unattractive, but can lead to serious problems. If you are missing one or more teeth, your teeth can begin to drift out of position. In effect, this can lead to a change in your bite, loss of additional teeth, tooth decay, gum disease, as well as migraine headaches. If you are experiencing any of these problems, you should consider dental bridgework.

Essentially, a bridge is a group of interconnecting crowns. A bridge is used to stabilize your bite if you are missing one or more teeth. It also prevents further damage to your teeth and gums while giving you a new and improved smile.

When a tooth is missing or cannot be fixed, today we have the option of replacing it with an artificial tooth (implant) or constructing a restoration that spans the space of the lost tooth with an artificial tooth called a "pontic". This is called a fixed bridge. It is always held by a minimum of two natural teeth and can have one or more replacement, pontic, teeth. Even though this technology has been in use for most of the last century there have been dramatic improvements in the cosmetics of fixed bridges. There are situations in which an implant cannot be done or will not produce the cosmetic result required, so it is nice that we have fixed bridgework as an option.

A fixed bridge will-

• Restore your smile by filling the gap left by missing teeth

If you have missing teeth or have severely damaged teeth that need to be replaced, implants are an alternative solution to bridges and crowns. Statistics show that more people than ever before are choosing dental implants for tooth replacements. That’s because people are discovering that implants not only feel secure and stable, allowing them to speak and eat clearly, but they look more natural as well. And there’s another bonus: implants assist in preventing bone loss, so they can help maintain a more youthful appearance. Anyone who wants to replace missing teeth is a candidate for implants, provided that they have enough bone in the area of the missing teeth to provide anchorage. Some people have all missing teeth and most of those are excellent candidates for dental implants. Today we also use implants to replace small bridges, removable partial dentures and even missing single teeth. To create an implant, a titanium post is placed into the bone to support a single replacement tooth, or a frame for several, beneath your gum. The post becomes biologically fused to your jawbone. The replacement tooth is then secured to this implanted post, leaving you with a natural looking smile and fully functional jaw.

A denture is a removable appliance for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Denture can be affordable and time effective solutions for one or more missing teeth.

There are two types of dentures-

• Complete dentures-are used when all teeth are missing.
• Partial dentures-are generally the best option when some natural teeth are present. In addition to filling in the gap created by missing teeth; partial denture can prevent your remaining teeth from shifting.

Dentures-

• Offer improved chewing, speech and digestion.
• Can replace some or all missing teeth, enhancing your smile and restoring a more youthful appearance.
• They are suitable when dental implants are not an option due to bone loss or dental health.

Scaling and root planing is the most common and conservative form of treatment for periodontal (gum) disease. Scaling is the removal of calculus (commonly called tartar) and plaque that attach to the tooth surfaces. The process especially targets the area below the gum line, along the root. Plaque is more likely to stick to rough surfaces. For this reason, the root surface is smoothed down in a process called root planing. Root planing removes any remaining calculus and smoothes irregular areas of the root surface.

It is best described as surgical removal of gingival. Healthy gums are important part of a person’s general oral hygiene and appearance. Sometimes in certain people the gums can excessively grow and cover up the front surface of the tooth. This leads to change in the balance between the length of the teeth and the height of the gum line leading to poor esthetic . Its done to correct a poor smile.

Gingival flap surgery is a type of gum procedure. The gums are separated from the teeth and folded back temporarily. This allows a dentist to reach the root of the tooth and the bone. Gingival flap surgery is used to treat gum disease