Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry in Mastrick, Aberdeen
Whether you’d like whiter teeth, to fix a chipped or uneven tooth, or to straighten your smile without fixed braces, Mastrick Smile Care offers a range of cosmetic treatments at Mastrick Shopping Centre, Aberdeen. Treatment starts with a consultation with one of our dentists, so we can check your teeth and gums are healthy and talk through which option suits you, how long it takes and what it costs.
Cosmetic treatments are private. The prices below are a guide from our current fee list, and your dentist will confirm the cost before any treatment begins. To book a consultation, call 01224 443318.
Change the look of your smile
Good for: teeth stained by tea, coffee, red wine or smoking, or dulled with age.
Professional home whitening with custom-made trays, so you can lighten your teeth gradually and comfortably. Results can show in as little as two to four weeks.
Good for: changing the shape and shade of front teeth without drilling.
SmileFast composite veneers are built up on your teeth using a custom-made guide, with no need to remove healthy tooth. You’ll see and approve your new smile design before the final work is done.
Good for: straightening teeth without fixed braces.
Cfast aligners are clear, removable and custom-made to move your teeth gradually. You wear each one for around 22 hours a day for two weeks, and take them out to eat.
Good for: discoloured, chipped or slightly out-of-line front teeth, and closing small gaps.
A thin, custom-made layer of porcelain fitted over the front of a tooth and colour-matched to your other teeth to improve its colour, shape or position.
Restore teeth with a natural look
Tooth-coloured materials mean a repair doesn’t have to show when you smile or laugh.
E.max all-ceramic crowns have a natural translucency that suits front teeth. Strong zirconia crowns suit back teeth too, without the dark line at the gum that metal-based crowns can show.
Tooth-coloured composite fillings that blend in with your natural teeth, so they’re far less noticeable than silver amalgam.
Custom-made restorations for teeth with too much damage for a filling but not enough to need a crown, usually fitted over two visits.
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Which treatment is right for me?
A quick guide to what each treatment is best at. Your dentist will recommend the right option for your teeth at your consultation.
| If you’d like to… | Consider | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Brighten stained or dull teeth | Teeth whitening | £350 |
| Reshape chipped, worn or uneven front teeth without drilling | Composite bonding (SmileFast) | £1,600 |
| Straighten crooked teeth without fixed braces | Clear aligners (Cfast) | £1,500 per arch |
| Change the colour, shape or position of front teeth with porcelain | Porcelain veneers | £450 per tooth |
| Restore a damaged tooth with a natural-looking crown | E.max or zirconia crown | £450 per crown |
| Repair a tooth with a filling that matches your teeth | White filling | £90 |
Cosmetic dentistry questions
Is cosmetic dentistry available on the NHS?
No. The NHS covers treatment you need to keep your mouth healthy, such as fillings, crowns and dentures. Treatments that are purely cosmetic, like whitening, composite bonding and veneers, are private. If you’re not sure which applies to you, ask at your check-up or read about NHS dental treatment.
Is teeth whitening safe?
Yes, when it’s provided by a dentist. In the UK, tooth whitening can only legally be carried out by a registered dental professional. We’ll check your teeth first, then give you custom-made trays and full instructions for using your kit at home.
How long does teeth whitening take?
With our home whitening kits, you can see a visibly lighter shade in as little as two to four weeks.
What's the difference between composite bonding and porcelain veneers?
Composite bonding uses tooth-coloured composite built up directly on your teeth. With SmileFast there’s no drilling, and it takes less time and costs less than traditional veneers. Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain layers fitted over the front of each tooth. Your dentist will explain which suits your teeth and what you’d like to change.
Will people notice clear aligners?
They’re made from clear material, so most people won’t notice you’re wearing them. You can take them out to eat or for a special occasion, but they need to be worn for around 22 hours a day to work.