Facial aesthetics are cosmetic treatments designed to rejuvenate and enhance natural facial features through a non-surgical procedure. Most people choose facial aesthetics to tighten loose skin, reverse the signs of ageing, create a symmetrical look, and get a more radiant glow. Facial aesthetics aim to highlight existing facial features by rejuvenating and refreshing the skin.

Through facial aesthetics, you can soften expression lines, define features and enhance contours. By targeting areas such as the forehead, lips, cheeks, and nose that are most affected by the ageing process, facial aesthetics help to reduce the appearance of ageing. Depending on the treatment and how often it is topped up, facial aesthetics can enhance the facial profile dramatically or subtly.

Facial aesthetic treatments have the potential to boost confidence by reducing skin imperfections. Many people choose facial aesthetics to improve their self-esteem by reducing insecurities such as wrinkles and fine lines. Facial aesthetics restore a youthful appearance to improve confidence and self-esteem. All facial aesthetics treatments are non-invasive and non-surgical meaning there is a short recovery period and a reduced risk of side effects. Most treatments are painless and cause little discomfort and offer excellent, instant results.

When performed by a qualified dentist, facial aesthetics are a safe treatment that requires minimal downtime so you can continue your daily routine as normal.

Facial aesthetics are not permanent and require regular appointments to maintain the effects. Depending on the area treated, repeat treatments are required every three to 12 months. If you choose not to maintain facial aesthetic treatment, the effects will wear off and the treated area is likely to return to its original state over time.

1. Dermal Filler

Dermal filler is an injectable aesthetic treatment, commonly used to smooth out lines around the mouth, enhance the lips, store volume in the cheeks, refine the chin and improve facial symmetry. This treatment lasts around six to 12 months and is one of the most popular facial aesthetic procedures.

2. Facial Muscle Relaxation

An injectable treatment that aims to relax facial muscles to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Most people choose this treatment to soften forehead lines and crow’s feet, smoothen skin between the eyes and flatten wrinkles around the nose. On average, this treatment lasts around three to four months.

3. Anti-wrinkle Treatments

Anti-wrinkle treatments are a common facial aesthetic designed to combat the ageing process and restore a smooth appearance. Anti-wrinkle injections can be used to treat frown lines, high smile lines, and sagging around the neck. This treatment is quick and effective with minimal risk and provides immediate results.

Dentists are highly qualified professionals that are expertly trained to perform facial aesthetic treatments. Here are three reasons you should choose to visit the dentist for facial aesthetic treatment:

1. Dentists Have Experience

Due to the nature of their job, dentists have an in-depth understanding of the muscles, movements and nerves in the face meaning they have increased knowledge that allows them to administer injectable treatments safely. Dentists deliver anaesthetic into soft gum tissues every day, so they are provided with ample experience that qualifies them to distribute and inject aesthetics.

2. Dentists are Qualified

Dentist training requires them to study for a minimum of five years and learn the key skills required to perform facial aesthetic treatments. Clinical Dexterity, Artistry, and Core Anatomical Knowledge are subjects studied by dentists which make them some of the best-qualified facial aesthetic administrators in the industry.

3. Dentists are Safe

Dentists who perform cosmetic interventions must obey the rules presented by The General Dental Council. Cross-infection control as well as general health and safety are of paramount importance in the dental industry so you can be sure that strict cleanliness standards and patient safety measures are followed.

Park Street Dental strives to provide exemplary standards to ensure all patients receive exceptional aesthetic results. Park Street Dental has delivered patients outstanding service for over fifteen years.

For more information about facial aesthetics and to discuss which is the best treatment for you, get in touch with our friendly team today.

The Invisalign clear aligners are almost invisible when you smile. You really must look closely to see them. They are one of the most discreet teeth straightening treatments currently available to adults.

The Invisalign treatment has now straightened the smiles of over 11million people in the world. They are the leaders in the clear aligner field and have the most advanced technology available to create your dream straight smile. Top notch stuff using 3D technology!

The Invisalign clear aligners treatment we provide here at Park Street Dental, Bridgend, are unlike some other ‘at-home’ aligner options and are only available to practices and dentists that have been trained to do it. This means that when you decide to have your teeth straightened with Invisalign, your journey will be followed by a dentist who will be able to monitor your progress.

The beauty of having clear aligners compared to fixed braces is that they can fit around your lifestyle as they can be removed. This means they can be taken out for special occasions, but you must remember to put them back in. This can be a benefit to some people and a detriment to others as it does require willpower to keep wearing them for the required 22hrs a day to avoid delays in the treatment itself.

For some people a fixed brace system like Quick Straight teeth, may be a better option. The same aligners can then be used to whiten your teeth at the end of the treatment if required.

Because of the technology involved, it is one of the fastest clear aligner treatments. This, of course, will depend on a few factors including how fast your teeth actually move. The beauty of Invisalign is that your dentist can place some tooth-coloured attachments on your teeth which help the clear aligners move the teeth into desired positions faster.

As if the other benefits were not enough, one of the best things is that with the amazing 3D technology available, you can see the end result, even before starting it. Not only will you see the before and after, but you will also see how the transformation happens week-by-week.

This is possible through a scan which is then sent off to Invisalign to produce a 3D digital model (a Clincheck) of the transformation where you can see the movement of the teeth at every stage. You will discuss this Clincheck with your dentist before deciding whether to proceed with the treatment here at Park Street Dental or not.

No! Composite bonding is a comfortable procedure that doesn’t require local anaesthetic (injections). This is because it is usually an addition to your natural teeth, therefore we do not usually need to trim or polish your teeth during the procedure.

Cosmetic bonding can take as little as thirty minutes and up to a few hours depending on the number of teeth being bonded and what your desired result is.

Unless you are booking an emergency appointment at Park Street Dental to treat a single tooth, we usually require an initial assessment and planning appointment. This allows us to accurately assess your suitability for composite bonding as well as plan how to make your composite bonding look the best and lasts the longest.

Composite bonding usually lasts around five years. To get the most out of your composite bonding we recommend regular hygiene appointments, ideally every six months, and re-polishing of the composite every one to two years.

Yes, composite bonding can chip and stain, but it can also be repaired. To reduce the chances of the composite staining or chipping we advise avoiding excessive amounts of highly coloured foods (tea, coffee, red wine, curries etc) and avoiding biting hard objects on the edges of your teeth (pens, fingernails, hard sweets, etc.)

If you are looking for longer-term solutions for your smile you may want to consider other options we provide at Park Street Dental like porcelain veneers or orthodontic treatment, like Invisalign or Quick Straight Teeth as this may be a better option for you. This can be discussed at your cosmetic consultation.

Composite bonding can cost from £250.00 per tooth. Although the Avant Garde injection moulding technique for multiple upper and lower composite veneers is around £350, a more accurate cost will be given once the lab confirms.

Composite bonding is suitable for most patients. Composite can be used to repair worn or chipped teeth, change the colour of teeth close spaces between teeth and change the shape of teeth.
After having your smile evaluation, we will be able to recommend the best long-term solution for your teeth as well as discuss the alternative available options.

At Park Street Dental Practice, we believe that every person should be allowed to take control of their smile. Whether your teeth are crooked or stained we will offer you the best solutions to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. This means that occasionally we won’t accept patients for composite bonding treatment because of the position of teeth or because of the way the top and bottom teeth touch when you bite. However, we will always provide you with alternative suggestions and options so you can still get the smile you deserve!

Yes! If you are planning to use composite to enhance the appearance of multiple teeth, then we will often have an appointment for you to trial the way your smile looks before committing to the treatment. We call this the trial smile phase. This is a great way for you to physically see how the teeth will look when your treatment is complete. The great thing about this is that it also gives us the opportunity to adjust and the result before proceeding with your final tooth bonding.

To do this we will take a mould or scan off your teeth and take a few pictures of your smile. After listening to all your concerns and understanding what you would like your perfect smile to look like we will design your smile here at Park Street Dental, Bridgend.

Yes! Composite bonding can be removed, although this is a delicate process and potentially will result in some loss of your natural tooth. The good news is that when the composite is polished back carefully it is unlikely to cause any serious damage or issues to the teeth. Our dentists in Bridgend regularly use the best equipment and methods to effectively remove composite safely.

EDUCATION is the number one role of a dental hygienist.

The Hygienist will be able to inform you of your specific oral health issues and tailor the treatment to match your individual needs.

Anyone can have their teeth professionally cleaned regularly, but without the valuable information the hygienist imparts and the patient taking steps to follow this advice nothing will ultimately change.

A hygienist will ASSESS GUM HEALTH by gently probing your gums and informing you of the results. These readings will be taken regularly and the hygienist will inform you of any changes.

TREATMENT OF GINGIVITIS: Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, caused by plaque bacteria left on the teeth and gums.

TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE: When the bacteria (plaque) has reached the ligament that holds the tooth in place compromising the stability of the tooth or teeth.

The dentist can do this work but dentists are also highly skilled in other areas of dentistry. A hygienist is specifically trained for this work. By using a team work approach we feel this frees up your dentist to be able to spend more time with you when needed.

Hygiene treatment hasn’t always had the best reputation for comfort, cold water… scrapping teeth…. horrible noises, all things we think of when we think of dental hygiene.

Well, hopefully, no more, here at Park Street Dental we have invested in the EMS Airflow System. This is an innovative device that projects a controlled stream of air, medicinal fine powder and water that is brought up to body temperature onto teeth, gums and hard-to-reach areas to disrupt the biofilm that ultimately causes gum disease. The EMS delivers the most technologically advanced and finest of powders at a controlled rate so is a minimally invasive and comfortable treatment

Most people have fillings of one sort or another in their mouths. Nowadays fillings are not only functional, but can be natural looking as well. Many people don’t want silver fillings that show when they laugh or smile because they are more conscious about the way they look.

White fillings have always been considered less long-lasting than silver amalgam fillings. But there are now new materials available with properties comparable to silver amalgam, and these are proving to be very successful. The life expectancy of a white filling can depend greatly on where it is in your mouth and how heavily your teeth come together when you bite. Your dentist can advise you on the life expectancy of your fillings.

It is usually best to change fillings only when your dentist decides that an old filling needs replacing. If so you can ask to have it replaced in a tooth-coloured material.

This can vary, but they are mainly made of glass particles, synthetic resin and a setting ingredient. Your dentist should be able to give you more information about the particular material that they use.

• NHS Acrylic
• Private Superior Acrylic
• Cobolt Chrome Metal Denture
• Flexi Denture (Valplast)

A denture is an appliance which is worn to replace lost or missing teeth to enable you to enjoy a healthy diet and smile with confidence. A complete or full denture is one that replaces all of the natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaws. A partial denture fills in the spaces created by lost or missing teeth and is attached to your natural teeth with metal clasps or devices called precision attachments.

The base of a denture is called a plate and can be made of either acrylic (plastic) or metal. The teeth are normally made of acrylic and can be made to match your natural teeth. This is especially important in the case of partial dentures.

Dentures can be made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that little change in appearance will be noticeable. Modern dentures may even improve the look of your smile and help fill out the appearance of your face.

Eating will take a little practice. Start with soft foods cut into small pieces. Chew slowly using both sides of your mouth at the same time to prevent the denture from moving. As you become more used to your denture, add other foods until you return to your normal healthy diet.

Pronouncing certain words may require practice. Reading out loud and repeating difficult words will help. Over time you will adjust and get used to it, so don’t worry! If you find that your dentures occasionally slip when you laugh, cough or smile, reposition the denture by gently biting down and swallowing. If this continues consult your dentist.

This is quite a common worry, but the fact is that your teeth have nothing to do with your sense of taste. Your taste buds are mainly on your tongue and they will still be there so eventually everything will not taste too different.

However, at first food may not taste the same, as your dentures will interfere with your taste buds while your mouth adjusts to the feel of the denture. Your ability to sense hot food and drink may also be affected, so for a while it is a good idea to avoid very hot food and drinks, as you may burn yourself.

During the first few days, you may be advised to wear them for most of the time, including while you are asleep. This will allow you to adjust to your new dentures and let them settle in.

After an initial period of adjustment your dentist may advise that you remove them before going to bed. This allows your gums to rest and helps promote oral health. If you decide to keep them in overnight, it is important that you clean them thoroughly before you go to bed, just as you would natural teeth.

Even with full dentures, you still need to take good care of your mouth. Every morning and evening, brush your gums, tongue and palate (roof of your mouth) with a soft -bristled brush.

This removes plaque and stimulates circulation in the mouth. It is vitally important that partial denture wearers brush their teeth thoroughly every day to prevent tooth decay and gum disease that can lead to further teeth being lost.

It is advisable you take your dentures out in the night before bed to let your gums breath and avoid any bacterial infections, if it is difficult taking them out in the night then we advise to take out for a couple of hours during the day.

We advise you do not use any toothpaste on the dentures as toothpaste is very abrasive and can cause small scratches on the dentures and can lead to fungal infections, we advise to use a denture cream or fragrant free soap.

Conventional dentures are made and inserted after teeth have been removed and the tissues have healed. Healing may take several months.

Immediate Dentures are inserted immediately after teeth have been removed. To do this, the dentist takes measurements and impressions of your mouth during a preliminary visit An advantage of Immediate Dentures is that the wearer does not have to be without teeth during the healing period. However, bone and gums can shrink over time, especially during the first six months after teeth have been removed. When gums shrink, Immediate Dentures may require relining or even replacing to fit properly.

New dentures may feel awkward or even uncomfortable for a few weeks until you become accustomed to them. The dentures may feel loose while the muscles of your cheek and tongue learn to keep them in place.

Should this continue, consult your dentist. It is not unusual to experience minor irritation or soreness during this period. You may also find that saliva flow temporarily increases. As your mouth becomes accustomed to the dentures, these problems should diminish.

If any problems persist, particularly irritation or soreness, be sure to consult your dentist as soon as possible and not wait for your regular check-up. Do not take your dentures out though, leave them in, that way the dentist will be able to see where it is sore and sort the problem out quicker.

Dentures are very delicate and may break if dropped. When cleaning dentures it is recommended that you do so over a folded towel or sink of water. When you are not wearing your dentures, they should be stored in a container containing enough water to cover them.

Like natural teeth, dentures must be brushed daily to remove food debris and plaque. Brushing helps prevent dentures becoming stained and helps your mouth stay healthy. There are special denture cleaning brushes available but a soft bristled toothbrush can also be used.

Avoid using hard-bristled brushes, which can cause damage The use of an effervescent denture cleaner will help remove stubborn stains and leave your denture feeling fresher.

Yes they can. After considerable use, dentures can become slightly dull and rough. However, if you take them back to your dentist or hygienist, they can be re-polished and restored to their original appearance.

Yes. You can have any number of teeth replaced with dental implants – from one single tooth to a complete set.

It depends on the condition of the bone in your jaw. Your dentist will arrange for a number of special tests to find out the amount of bone still there. If there is not enough, or if it isn’t healthy enough, it may not be possible to place implants without grafting bone into the area first.

Placing an implant is often easier than taking a tooth out and is usually done using a simple local anaesthetic. You will not feel any pain at the time but, just like after an extraction, you may feel some discomfort during the week after the surgery.

Sometimes your dentist might give you a sedative if you are very nervous or if the case is a complicated one. General anaesthetics are rarely used for implants and are generally only used for very complicated cases.

Your dental team will be able to give you a rough timetable before the treatment starts.

Some false teeth can now even be fitted at the same time as the implants (these are called ‘immediate implants’). Check with your dental team to see whether these are suitable for you. Usually, the false teeth are fitted 3 to 4 months after the implants are put in.

Sometimes treatment takes longer and your dental team will be able to talk to you about your treatment time.

Your dental team will give you instructions on how to look after your implant. They may give you some painkillers after the surgery – or make sure you have some at home – to take over the next few days if you need them.

After your implants have been placed, the bone in your jaw needs to grow onto them and fuse to them. This usually takes a few months. Sometimes the implants may be stable enough when they are placed for the false teeth to be fitted sooner than this.

If you are having one, two or three teeth replaced, you may have a temporary denture in the meantime. If you already have full dentures, you can keep wearing these while your implants are healing.

Your dentures will need altering, to fit properly after the surgery, and a ‘healing cap’ will usually be placed onto the implant site to protect it.

No. But aftercare is important if you are going to have a long-lasting, successful implant. Your dental team should give you detailed advice on how to look after your implants.

Cleaning around the teeth attached to the implants is no more difficult than cleaning natural teeth. However, there may be areas that are difficult to reach and you’ll be shown how to clean them.

You may need to visit your hygienist more often but your dental team will be able to talk to you about this.

Yes, if you don’t care for them well enough. If you keep them clean and have them regularly checked by your dental team you should not have any problems. Smoking also affects the health of implants.

So, if you smoke, you may need to look after your implants more carefully. Some dentists will not place dental implants in people who are smokers.

Most teeth attached to implants can only be fitted and removed by the dentist. However, if you have removable dentures attached to the implants, you’ll be able to take them out for cleaning.

Most implants look exactly like natural teeth.

If you have a single tooth missing, you will need an implant to support it. If you have a number of teeth missing, and these are next to each other, you could still have one implant for each tooth. Or you may find that, if you have two or more implants, they may be able to support more than one tooth each. Your dentist will talk to you about the best option for you.

Implants and the teeth they support can be damaged by an accident in the same way that natural teeth can. So it is important that you wear a professionally made mouthguard if you play sports that involve contact or moving objects.

You may our information about mouthguards useful. If just the teeth are damaged, they can usually be removed from the implant and replaced.

However, if the titanium implant itself is damaged beyond repair, it can be safely left in the jaw if it is too difficult to remove. Another implant may be fitted alongside it to replace the damaged one.

This happens very rarely. If the implant becomes loose during the healing period, or just after, it is easily removed and your jaw will heal in the normal way. Once your jaw has healed, another implant can be placed there. Or the dentist can make a bridge, fitting it to the implanted false teeth that have been successful.