Dentofacial Aesthetics

Cosmetic Dentistry: Looking After More than just Your Teeth

Written by justSMILE on March 17, 2015. Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentofacial Aesthetics.

At justSMILE in Sydney we offer a cosmetic treatment plan for your teeth and your face

Improving the appearance of your smile has never been easier with dentofacial aesthetics.

Dentofacial aesthetics combines dentistry with treatments such as: lip fillers, anti-wrinkle treatments and gummy smile treatment. What this means for you is you can have your teeth whitened and your frown lines treated to give you an all-round smile rejuvenation treatment.

Your teeth, your smile and receiving the best treatment for you and your smile

When you visit justSMILE we will assess your oral health and determine the best course of action for you. Many patients come in hoping tooth whitening will be all they need to improve the appearance of their smile. More often than not they are surprised when we tell them about dentofacial aesthetics, and how it is an all-encompassing method of improving your smile.

For example: the colour of your teeth may not be the only reason you’re not smiling. Maybe someone pointed out your frown lines, or your crows’ feet. Maybe you feel you have more gum than teeth. Either way at justSMILE we can help you.

And then there’s which dental treatment is best for you.

While most of the time the answer to discoloured teeth is tooth whitening ,there are cases when tooth whitening will not be an effective treatment method for you. The reason for this is that your teeth may be discoloured from the inside.

If this is the case then no amount of tooth whitening will work, you would then need a different treatment such as maybe root canal therapy or porcelain veneers.

Why porcelain veneers and not tooth whitening?

The difference between a tooth whitening treatment such as ZOOM! Tooth whitening and porcelain veneers is what they can do for your teeth. Tooth whitening can only brighten your smile, while porcelain veneers are able to conceal minor chips, cracks and imperfections. They are strong, sturdy and stain-resistant providing you with a whiter, healthy-looking smile.

A healthy-looking smile is the aim of cosmetic dentistry; there is no point giving a patient a smile that does not suit them, this means taking the time to assess their health and determine what is the best treatment for them.

Cosmetic dentistry and dentofacial aesthetics

If you are looking for a treatment plan which not only helps improve the appearance of your teeth but could also improve the appearance of thin lips, frown lines and gummy smile.

Cosmetic dentistry offers solutions to improve your teeth—dentofacial aesthetics offers a solution to improve your teeth and your smile through a blend of anti-wrinkle injections and dentistry.

If you would like to know more about what dentofacial aesthetics can do for you, or to book an appointment at justSMILE, please contact us today.

Treating Wrinkles and Other Cosmetic Procedures at the Dentist?

Written by justSMILE on September 8, 2014. Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentofacial Aesthetics.

People generally associate the dentist with simply fixing teeth

but as modern science advances and as the study of dentistry continues to evolve, the borders and limitations of what a dentist can treat have become blurred.

Here at justSMILE in Ramsgate Beach, we believe that restoring balance to your smile is about more than just correcting your oral concerns. Dr Rammo explains: “People just want to smile and they want to have a reason to do that. Many patients hide their smile because they have a problem… Patients will come to the practice, sit on the chair and say ‘I never smile’ and it starts from there. It’s obvious that there is an underlying reason… By dealing with just the smile and tackling the fundamental cause, we are able to create a happier practice.”

By providing dentofacial aesthetics we are able to go beyond dentistry

Dentofacial aesthetics adds a twist to cosmetic dentistry by focusing on enhancing the natural beauty of the face as well as the teeth. Dr Rammo delivers 3 different dentofacial aesthetics treatment options:

Dentists receive greater training on facial anatomy during their studies, so it is a natural step that highly trained professionals such as Dr Rammo provide cosmetic treatments for the facial area.

Would you like a complete smile makeover?

With the use of non-surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic treatments, Dr Rammo can refine and rejuvenate your face to compliment your exquisite cosmetic, general or restorative dental work. For more information on dentofacial aesthetics, book a consultation on 02 9159 3764 with our team at justSMILE in Ramsgate Beach today.

That Classically Beautiful Smile? It’s Possible at Just Smile

Written by justSMILE on September 7, 2013. Posted in Dentofacial Aesthetics.

Everyone wants a smile that makes the heart melt and turns everyone’s frown upside down

Some are lucky enough to have been born with full lips but to those who have to work for it opt for dermal fillers.

At Just Smile we love teeth, but every work of art needs a frame and that’s why we offer dermal fillers, a non-surgical treatment, to help get those lips full and feminine. Dermal fillers utilise hyaluronic acids that are used to enhance the shape, size and volume of the lips with the added bonus of reducing lines around the mouth.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body…

Acid in its essence is a word associated with pain and deterioration but Hyaluronic acid, also called Hyaluronan, is a biocompatible substance that can be found existing harmoniously within the body around the eyes and joints. It is commonly used for joint disorders such as osteoarthritis because it functions by cushioning and lubricating the joints and tissue.

For cosmetic purposes Hyaluronic acid is used to:

Get rid of wrinkles and folds by adding volume under the skin
Lip augmentation
Removing acne scars
Restoring youth and beauty to the skin

Sometimes when Hyaluronic acid is injected it can cause ache and redness but it’s applications towards cosmetic treatments are miraculous and has been proven to improve sores around the mouth when applied directly. The Hyaluronic acid can become incorporated into the metabolic process and any benefits it provides is usually temporary.

So how do dermal fillers work?

If you prove to be a viable candidate for dermal fillers we will start by prepping you for the injections. The initial injection should take around ten minutes and you will begin to see gorgeous results about a week after the treatment and should last for six months or more. Please note that this is a temporary treatment and the effects are not permanent.

During treatment muscle relaxants can be used to soften a muscular jaw line…

Now that you’ll have those beautiful lips you’ve always wanted why not complement them with a relaxed jaw line. If you have overworked your jawline it can appear plump and mimic the appearance of a strong muscular jaw. Our founding dentist Dr Rammo can inject your muscles with a muscle relaxant to soften the jawline and make it appear more feminine.

You’ll never go out of fashion with a Just Smiles dermal filler treatment…

Dermal fillers provide a hassle free, non-surgical, easy recovery time and painless treatment with absolutely wonderful results. If you are a regular or a new comer to Just Smile, Dr Rammo and his talented team will provide you with the care and consideration you need to have you feeling elated with your smile, whether it is cosmetic treatments, dento-facial aesthetics, laser, preventative or general dentistry.

For more information on dermal fillers, or to book an appointment at our Ramsgate dental practice, please do not hesitate to contact us.