On this page, we have rounded up a few samples of common cosmetic dentistry treatments that Piestany Dental Clinic offers and explained what each treatment does, how long it takes and how much it costs.
Rather than splashing out on face lifts, boob jobs or stomach tucks, stars including actress Martine McCutcheon, newsreader Kirsty Young and designer Amanda Wakeley, have opted for something far more simple - the perfect smile, and you can too!
Cosmetic dentistry is all the rage in America where it's a sin to have bad teeth. And in Britain they're catching on fast. Yet the hefty price tag and waiting times with British dentists are enough to wipe the smile off any brit's face.
That's where Piestany Dental Clinic comes in. Based in Slovakia, between Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Prague, the choice of treatments we offer is huge. There is a wide range of veneers, tooth whitening, bridges, crowns, implants and white fillings to choose from. You get taken care of by the best! Daniel takes care of you and Dr. Mark takes care of your teeth. The perfect combination!
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Daniel Shaw Bsc. & MuDr. Mark Salka
The Complete Guide To Cosmetic Dentistry
1. Teeth whitening
How long does it take?: About one hour.
Follow-up
How it works: The patient is fitted with a tailor-made mouth guard which they take home to England with them. The patient wears the mouthguard filled with whitening gel which is worn each night for around three weeks. This does not harm the teeth but slightly changes the composition of the dentine - the part of a tooth that is hard, contains calcium and lies underneath the enamel - making it appear whiter.
How long does it take?: Two to three weeks.
How long does it last?: Between three and six months.
Cost of tooth whitening treatment: £198, personal mouthguard free of charge, top-up opalescence kits can be bought in the UK for home use.
2. Veneers
For more detailed information please see our veneers page.
3. Crowns or caps
What are they for?: Used to restore chipped or replace broken teeth.
How they work: An impression of the tooth is taken and the crown - made from metal or porcelain - is built in a laboratory to individual prescription, using a gold alloy covered with bonded porcelain. The old tooth is then cut down a millimetre or so to make room for the crown. The crown is then cemented on to the tooth.
How long does it take?: Two two hour appointments with a time gap of 5 days minimum.
How long does it last?: Permanent.
Cost: Crowns cost £171 each.
For more detailed information, please see our crowns page
4. Bridges
What are they for?: To bridge a gap where a tooth is missing, or to close a gap.
How they work: A metal unit of three crowns is fashioned from porcelain. The bridge is then cemented to the teeth either side of the gap. These teeth are drilled down to attach the bridge either side of the gap.
The middle crown is solid to mimic a tooth, the other two are hollow in order to fit over the teeth. A colour is chosen to blend in with existing teeth and the shade of the bridge.
How long does it take?: Two one hour appointments with a time gap of 5 days minimum.
How long does it last?: From three years to fifteen years, if cleaned properly.
Cost: A 3-point bridge costs £513.
For more detailed information, please see our bridges page
5. White fillings
What are they for?: For people with smaller gaps, chipped teeth or filling the edge of a tooth.
How they work: Made of a composite of resin and glass particles, they are cemented onto the existing tooth using a bonding agent.
How long does it take?: One appointment.
How long does it last?: They are rather less hard-wearing than veneers but should last for around 15 years if cleaned properly.
Cost £49 per tooth.
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What's it for? Yellow teeth. Losing the colour of your teeth is part of the ageing process. Teeth start to change colour from teenage years.
Genetics also play a part in white teeth. If your parents have yellow teeth, you are more likely to follow suit. Whitening is for people who suffer from teeth stained by food, drink - mainly red wine, coffee and tea - and tobacco - without harming their teeth.
Initial Treatment
You start with an in-clinic treatment in which a whitening agent from the leading US company Opalescence (available for dentist-only use within the clinic because of it's strength). It is made from carbamide peroxide or hydrogen paroxide and is pasted onto the enamel of the tooth. This chemical reaction lifts the stain out of the enamel, and is then washed away by the dentist.
What are they for?: This is a versatile technique used to correct crowding in the mouth, cover badly broken teeth, badly stained teeth, reshape teeth or to close up gaps.
How do they work: Veneers are used to increase the dimension of the tooth, thicken them, make them squarer or longer. Thin slices of porcelain called veneers are shaped and coloured to correspond to the existing teeth. The veneer is bonded onto the front surface of the tooth using a chemical bonding agent. A minimal amount of drilling is used to curve the contours of the veneers.
How long does it take?: Two separate 2-3hr appointments with a time gap of minimum 5 days.
How long does it last?: At least 15 to 20 years if well looked after.
Cost: £155 per tooth.
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Dr. Marek Salka utilizes the latest knowledge and techniques in restorative and cosmetic dentistry to help you achieve optimal results.
A registered dentist in the Slovak Republic and a member of the American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry.
He offers various cosmetic dentistry procedures at his Dental Clinic & Spa in Piestany, Slovakia, including root canal treatment, implants, white fillings, crowns & bridges, dental veneers, and teeth whitening.
Piestany Dental Clinic & Spa
Teplicka Ul. 84, Piestany 92101, Slovakia -SK-
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