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Smile Studio Hyde Park Dentists in Johannesburg South Africa

PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Children’s Dentistry forms a large part of our practice and is close to our hearts. Our wish for your child is to have a fun and pleasant visit to the dentist and an enjoyable experience.

We only place white/composite fillings for children and can attend to your child and family either by using HAPPY GAS in the dental surgery, SEDATION in the dental surgery or GENERAL ANAESTHETIC at a Day Clinic.

Important aspects to Children’s Dentistry is knowledge of your child’s teeth, dietary advice and the most crucial Oral Hygiene.

Brushing AND flossing is imperative as soon as teeth start appearing in the mouth.

AESTHETIC DENTISTRY

Aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry refers to any dental treatment that improves the general appearance of the teeth, gums and/or the bite. It focuses on improving teeth in color, position, shape, size, alignment and the overall smile appearance. Veneers, crowns, tooth whitening, porcelain and resin fillings, implants and orthodontics work collectively to create balance and symmetry to produce harmony with adjacent teeth, gums and lips.

Smile Studio Hyde Park Dentists in Johannesburg South Africa
Smile Studio Hyde Park Dentists in Johannesburg South Africa

IMPLANT DENTISTRY

Implantology allows dentists to replace missing and lost teeth without compromising adjacent teeth or constructing removable dentures. Dental implants have revolutionized the dental industry by restoring and improving patients’ quality of life.​

A surgeon strategically places titanium screws into the jawbone allowing a dentist to restore functionality, health and aesthetics for their patients.

Teeth that have been lost to trauma, accidents, failed restorations and root canals can predictably be replaced with a dental implants.

Edentulous patients can opt to have fixed or removable implant dentures which restores their ability to chew effectively and to restores self confidence as there is no concern of teeth loosening or falling out.

ORTHODONTICS

Orthodontics is the dental field which deals with correcting malpositioned teeth and jaws. It focuses on improving bites, occlusions and the straightness of teeth.

Dr Carina offers various orthodontic treatments:

  • Invisalign is the revolutionary method of moving teeth without using metal brackets or wires. Invisalign is a clear aligner system that moves teeth without interfering with your lifestyle.​

  • Metal and ceramic braces are available to patients to correct skew and misplaced teeth and to correct bites.​


Interceptive orthodontics is when either orthodontic appliances or brackets are used in children older than 8 years to improve or prevent future orthodontic problems. By intervening at an early age it can prevent teasing and bulling at school and improve overall self confidence.

Smile Studio Hyde Park Dentists in Johannesburg South Africa
Smile Studio Hyde Park Dentists in Johannesburg South Africa

ORAL HYGIENE

Oral hygiene is the foundation of dentistry. Brushing (twice a day) and flossing (once a day) is critical in preventing tooth decay and maintaining dental restorations that have been done. Tartar (calculus) deposits and plaque which houses decay causing bacteria is removed by a thorough scale and polish. At Designer Smile, Dr Helena and Dr Carina take charge of your oral hygiene and will help you to improve or add to your technique and regime.

TEETH WHITENING

Everyone wants whiter teeth. White teeth exude youth, health and confidence. At Designer Smile we offer in office bleaching as well as custom made home bleaching kit. Tooth whitening is a non-invasive approach of improving the colour of natural teeth. Porcelain veneers and crowns do not change colour with any bleaching procedure.

For the quick fix, in only 90 minutes, the Flash system is your answer and a UV light is used to activate the bleaching agent.

The home bleaching kit can achieve the same whitening effect within 7 -12 days. It is a more gentle approach to whitening and you are in control of the bleaching time.

Tooth sensitivity may be an unwanted side effect of teeth whitening. A sensitive gel and tooth paste is given after the Flash bleaching to help prevent and control possible sensitivity.

Smile Studio Hyde Park Dentists in Johannesburg South Africa
Smile Studio Hyde Park Dentists in Johannesburg South Africa

LASERS IN DENTISTRY

LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Light. In dentistry lasers have multiple functions. At Designer Smile we use a Biolase 940nm diode laser.

We are able to re-shape gums, remove excessive gum tissue, reduce sensitivity, reduce the morbidity of fever blisters and oral ulcers. PhotoBioModulation assists in treating peri-implantitis, periodontitis and the healing of extraction wounds.

CLEAR ORTHODONTICS

Invisalign, Active Aligners and ClearCorrect are the revolutionary methods of moving teeth without using metal brackets or wires. They are clear aligner systems that move teeth without interfering with your lifestyle.​

Invisalign is available for teenagers and adults. Active Aligners and ClearCorrect are available for adult treatment.

Smile Studio Hyde Park Dentists in Johannesburg South Africa

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