Fixing your smile starts here - with Dental Excellence Liverpool, Chelsea and Dublin

Having a nice smile is an extremely important part of life for many people. It contributes greatly to your appearance and can boost your confidence - just as your smile can harm your confidence if you are not happy with it. Some people are born with crooked or misaligned teeth that affect their smile, while others develop habits in childhood that influence the way their teeth grow. But this does not mean you have to spend the rest of your life with a smile you are unhappy with.

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You may wonder why someone would want a smile correction, or what dental issues mean that you need one, but the answer is completely subjective. Everybody is different and has their own expectations for their appearance, so we only recommend a smile makeover to those who feel they need it.

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At Dental Excellence, we want to give everyone their perfect smile and help them choose the right treatment to achieve it. Living with a smile that you constantly wish you could change can harm your self-esteem - but you do not have to make do. If you would like a treatment that can give you the smile you want, you can book a consultation with us today and begin planning your makeover with Dental Excellence. As experts, we pride ourselves on delivering incredible results for all of our patients and ensuring they are comfortable at every stage of treatment.

Your teeth are one of the first things people notice when they look at you, as your smile contributes greatly to your overall appearance. If you have dental issues, these can affect your smile in many ways, leading to reduced confidence or more serious dental problems. The main issues that can alter your smile are crooked, misaligned, discoloured or missing teeth. Some of these may occur naturally or as a result of bad habits, but that does not mean you have to live with them for the rest of your life.

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Misaligned and crooked teeth are very common and, in some cases, unavoidable if they are hereditary. Bad habits can also cause crooked teeth, such as children sucking their thumb, which can cause teeth to grow in an unnatural direction. Overbites are also common when children spend a lot of time using a dummy or sucking their thumb, as their teeth are still in a crucial stage of growth. This extra pressure on the teeth can force them to point outwards, creating a malocclusion or “buck teeth.” These issues can be corrected with fixed braces, which are common amongst teenagers, but once you become an adult, fixed braces are often far less appealing. That is why we offer treatments such as Invisalign, which are virtually invisible once worn - allowing you to straighten your teeth without the discomfort of fixed braces or the appearance of metal brackets.

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Discoloured or missing teeth can also change your smile and draw unwanted attention to your mouth. Although these may feel like permanent issues, that is not the case. Even if you have missing teeth, there are treatments available to restore your smile and improve your overall dental health, preventing more serious problems in the future. At Dental Excellence, we can offer same-day procedures to correct discolouration or dental implants to replace missing teeth.

We have plenty of treatments available at Dental Excellence, each suited to correcting different types of dental issues. Our state-of-the-art technology and highly skilled team allow us to perform a wide range of treatments that deliver exceptional results every time. Whether it is crooked, discoloured or missing teeth, we can help you choose a treatment that will fully restore your smile.

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If you have crooked or misaligned teeth and would like to align them while fully maintaining your natural teeth, Invisalign is ideal. It is an alternative to fixed braces that appears virtually invisible once worn. This means you can undergo treatment and enjoy your day-to-day life without your smile being affected. This is a perfect option for adults looking for discreet teeth straightening, and in some cases, they can deliver results faster than fixed braces.

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For discoloured teeth, and even some minor crookedness, composite bonding treatments and veneers are excellent options. Using composite material, we can reshape teeth to make them appear straighter and whiter, hiding any discolouration in the process. Composite can also be used to create veneers, which involve placing a full layer of composite over the tooth to give it a healthier white appearance. A similar process is available with porcelain veneers, though in this case a thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth to make way for the porcelain veneer. Veneers can completely transform your smile, making a full set of teeth appear straighter and whiter than before.

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Missing teeth can also be replaced. If you have gaps in your smile, it is important to restore them - not just for appearance, but for dental health too. If the gum is left exposed where a tooth used to be, it becomes more vulnerable to gum disease and creates a space where food and bacteria can collect, potentially damaging the gum and surrounding teeth. To fix this, we offer dental implants, which involve fusing a screw to your jawbone to which an artificial tooth is attached. This is a reliable, long-lasting solution to restoring your smile and can be a valuable investment in your dental health, lasting up to 30 years.

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Each of these treatments lasts for different periods of time. For example, aligner treatments such as Invisalign take place over a longer period than it would take to fit a dental implant. The length of treatment and number of appointments can be an important factor in deciding which option is right for you - especially when considering how it will fit into your daily life.

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For those looking for shorter treatment times while still achieving excellent results, we also offer a Same Day Smile makeover. This allows you to arrive and leave with a completed treatment on the same day. Designed with your comfort in mind, the procedure takes place in our luxury facility, where you can relax by watching a film or listening to music while we work on your smile.

Braces can straighten teeth and, in turn, fix your smile, but they are not always the most popular choice. Whilst there are benefits to fixed braces, for adults they can pose issues that make them less appealing. They are generally cheaper than other treatments, but also more uncomfortable and can change your appearance due to the amount of metal in your mouth. Braces work by having brackets fixed to your teeth and connecting them with wires - these wires are then tightened to force the teeth to move into new positions.

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Standard metal braces are applied to the front of the teeth, meaning they are highly visible when the wearer smiles. An alternative to this type that still uses metal brackets is ceramic braces. Ceramic braces are very similar to metal braces, except they use a porcelain material that resembles the colour of the tooth, making them appear more discreet. However, the metal wires are still visible, and the brackets still cover most of the tooth. Whilst ceramic braces are slightly more discreet, the common drawback across all fixed braces is discomfort, which is why Invisalign aligners have become far more popular.

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The treatment we offer as an alternative to fixed braces is Invisalign, which eliminates the need for metal brackets and wires. The system uses transparent trays that are moulded to the shape of your mouth, making them much more comfortable to wear. The smooth plastic is gentler on your gums and the inside of your cheeks compared with metal wires. The trays are also removable, meaning you can take them out whenever you wish to eat or drink, helping you maintain better oral hygiene. With fixed braces, food can easily get trapped around the brackets and wires, making it difficult to brush properly and allowing bacteria to build up.

If your teeth are misaligned, you may want to change the look of your smile with veneers. However, misalignment can also have a detrimental effect on your oral health.

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Crowded or crooked teeth can sometimes lead to a build-up of bacteria and plaque, as it is harder to clean between those tighter spaces. Misaligned teeth can also push against each other, creating a higher risk of veneers chipping or cracking.

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So, in short, it depends on the severity of your case. If your teeth are misaligned to the point that it affects the health of your mouth, porcelain veneers are likely not the best option, as they would cover rather than correct the root cause.

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On the other hand, composite bonding may be used to reshape teeth with minor misalignments, giving them the appearance of being straighter. For a more permanent solution, however, a more intensive treatment such as braces or aligners may need to be considered.

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When it comes to reshaping your teeth, it is essential that you book a consultation to discuss the best options for you.

There are a wide variety of causes that can lead to crooked teeth in adults. Crooked teeth can be genetic, but in other cases, they can be caused by jaw shape or size, overbites, underbites, teeth crowding, or poor tooth or palate development. Whatever the underlying cause, there are many solutions that might be suitable for you.

Yes, having crooked teeth can indeed lead to gum recession. This gum recession, in turn, could then cause further issues later down the line, such as tooth sensitivity or, in more severe cases, a build-up of disease-causing bacteria. If left untreated, this may ultimately result in tooth loss.

Professional whitening treatments provided by a dentist are the best way to whiten your teeth. In addition to the stronger peroxide solution that is used in professional environments as opposed to at-home solutions, heat or light can also be used to intensify the whitening effects. During the treatment, our team will monitor the health of your teeth and ensure that the chemicals used, as well as the procedure followed, are 100% safe.

Assuming that you don’t require foundation and stabilisation work before the fitting of an implant, surgery usually takes between 1 to 2 hours per implant. This doesn’t account for the pre-surgery consultations or recovery time.

Dental implants are done under local anaesthetic. Most people report a slight feeling of discomfort rather than pain, although your dentist may also provide pain medication prior to the procedure. For more information on this procedure, visit our Dental Implant page.