The Landmark, B1-107, Kudasan, Gandhinagar
Mon–Sat 10:00 am – 7:00 pm • Sun on appointment
Call UsCosmetic dentistry
Cosmetic work on the front teeth ranges from the very conservative to the irreversible. Whitening changes only colour and removes nothing. Composite bonding adds material to reshape a tooth. Veneers require a thin layer of the tooth to be removed permanently.
We start at the conservative end. It is also worth being clear about what whitening cannot do: it does not lighten crowns, existing fillings or veneers, and internal staining from tetracycline or fluorosis responds far less predictably than surface staining from tea, coffee or tobacco. Any gum disease or decay has to be dealt with first.
We check that the gums and teeth are healthy, identify what is actually causing the discolouration, and record your current shade. Internal and external staining behave very differently.
A scaling and polish is done before whitening. A good deal of what people take for yellowing is surface deposit, and removing it changes the starting point.
Either an in-clinic session with the gums isolated and protected, or custom trays with gel to use at home over about two weeks, or a combination. Home trays are slower but give you more control.
For shape rather than colour. Composite bonding is done directly at one visit and is reversible. Veneers are made in a laboratory, look better for longer, and require permanent reduction of the tooth. We will not recommend veneers where bonding will do.
We check the result, record the new shade and go through what will keep it.
It varies with the cause of the discolouration and your starting shade, so we will not promise a number of shades. Surface staining responds well. Internal staining from tetracycline or fluorosis responds much less, and we will say so before you spend anything.
Professionally supervised whitening at appropriate concentrations does not damage enamel. Temporary sensitivity is common. The risk sits with unsupervised over-the-counter and salon products, particularly where the gums are not properly protected.
No. Whitening only acts on natural tooth. If you have a front crown or filling, whitening the teeth around it can leave it looking darker by contrast, and it may then need replacing to match. We will flag this beforehand.
Usually somewhere between several months and a couple of years. Tea, coffee, smoking and paan shorten it considerably. Top-up gel for your home trays can extend it.
Actual clinical result achieved for teeth whitening & smile design at our clinic. Drag or toggle to compare.
After
BeforePatient presented with a chipped front tooth from accidental trauma. Restored in a single chairside visit with layer-matched composite resin, preserving natural tooth structure without needing a crown.
Guidelines from Dr. Srushti Patel following your treatment:
Preventive dentistry
The six-monthly examination and professional clean that catches problems while they are still small and cheap.
Orthodontic treatment
Straightens crowded, spaced or protruding teeth and corrects the bite, using fixed braces or removable clear aligners.
Zirconia, ceramic and metal-ceramic
A crown caps and protects a weakened tooth. A bridge fills a gap using the teeth on either side as support.
Tell us what is bothering you and we will find a time that works. If you are in pain, please call rather than sending a form — we will get you seen sooner.
Mon–Sat: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm • Sun: On appointmentKudasan, Gandhinagar
