Cosmetic Dentistry

We are always keen to help you monitor and sustain good oral health, but we also understand some of you will wish to enhance your smile with our more cosmetic treatments.

Based on a wealth of experience, the team at Phillips & Co likes to work with our patients so we always offer the best treatment options to suit your personal aesthetic and oral health needs and cosmetic desires.

The ideal combination is to work with you to create the ultimate healthy smile of your choice.

Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening is an effective and simple procedure to brighten and restore teeth whilst adding a more youthful and attractive appearance to your smile.

It can also help make a positive first impression, eradicating years of everyday staining.

Teeth whitening, although an aesthetic procedure, is strictly the practice of dentistry and the team at Phillips & Co is perfectly placed to offer this treatment in a safe, clinical environment.

We are proud partner of Enlighten and we are also their Regional Centre of Excellence in our area . This system is designed for comfort, effectiveness and convenience.

No Ordinary Whitening

Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to enhance your looks. Whether you want to add a sparkle to your smile for your wedding day or perfect your look for business meetings, whitening is simple, affordable and safe. Many people say that they feel years younger after the treatment, having erased the effects of aging, coffee, red wine and cigarettes. The difference with Enlighten whitening is the results. Follow your dentist’s guidelines and teeth will whiten beyond any other system.

Four Key Benefits of Enlighten

1. Guarantee: Enlighten guarantees any patient will whiten to the whitest natural shade: VITA shade called B1.

2. Lifestyle: No dietary or lifestyle changes are required before, during, or after the treatment. You can continue to drink coffee or red wine. Results are not affected by smoking or vaping either.

3. Longevity: Longer lasting results which can last forever with a simple at-home top-up regime.

4. Time: Works quicker – your smile shade will change quickly with minimal complications.

Enlighten Whitening works by increasing the tooth’s permeability to oxygen which breaks down stain molecules. The treatment follows a 3-week whitening process, with no follow-up, in-chair appointment with your dentist.

Your Questions Answered

How white will my teeth get?
Enlighten Whitening can whiten up to 16 shades, results vary but if used correctly all teeth will whiten dramatically.

Will they look too white?
No, natural teeth rarely look too white. Sometimes very white crowns can look wrong because they are made of porcelain.

Will my crowns, veneers or fillings change colour?
No, sometimes you may need to change some of these after whitening.

Is there pain or discomfort?
You may get some sensitivity; however, your dentist will give you easy-to-use desensitizing swabs to take home, which will work immediately. You will also receive a tube of Enlighten Serum toothpaste to brush with, while you wait for your trays, this also helps with sensitivity.

How long does it take?
3 weeks after your dentist delivers your Enlighten whitening trays. The first 2 weeks the trays are worn overnight. On the third week for 1 hour a day.

How long does it last?
Results can last indefinitely with some very simple maintenance, wearing the trays for 1 night every other month. Continuing to brush with Enlighten White will also prolong results.

Is it safe?
Completely, the materials used in Enlighten Whitening have been used in dentistry for over 100 years.

Can I spread the cost of treatment?
Ask your dentist, who may be participating in an easy payment plan.

Composite bonding

Composite bonding offers an affordable, discreet and minimally invasive solution to minor damage to teeth. It can be applied in one appointment to repair or disguise a cracked, chipped or misshapen tooth.

At Phillips & Co, we can colour match and restore a tooth with composite so it blends naturally with your natural teeth – ensuring minimal fuss with maximum results that is strong enough to withstand the usual wear and tear.

Veneers

A dental veneer is an extremely thin, tooth-coloured, shell-like layer of porcelain designed to cover the front surface of a tooth, which can disguise any aesthetic imperfections.

Veneers can not only improve the shape of a tooth, but can also lighten the shade and alter a tooth’s position to create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Complete Smile makeovers

The secret to a great smile lies in the symmetry of its appearance. Healthy teeth and gums, few gaps, straight teeth and an even gum line can all add to the overall appeal.

At Phillips & Co, we offer restorative and cosmetic dental treatments to enhance your smile. We can realign teeth, close gaps, fix a crooked smile, adjust tooth length, ensure optimum teeth and gum health and reduce your gum line as well as enhance the shape and fullness of your lips to optimise for the ideal smile.

Smile makeovers are performed for many reasons and we can tailor our treatment to meet your unique cosmetic expectations using a combination of the aesthetic procedures we are experienced in delivering.

Together, we can discuss how your smile can best be improved in the most minimally invasive way possible. We usually do this by taking a 3D scan and photos of your teeth, and use these to make a ‘mock up’ or ‘trial smile’ to show you what you could potentially look like before even touching a tooth!