Q: What is 'sticky' or 'adhesive' dentistry?

A: Modern techniques now involve sticking fillings or bridges to teeth using special dental adhesives. This technique is often called 'adhesive' or 'sticky' dentistry.

The area is treated with a solution that roughens the surface of the tooth.
The adhesive is applied and the filling is 'bonded' to the tooth. The advantages of this method are that the tooth needs less preparation.

Q: What is cosmetic dentistry?

A: Dentistry is no longer just a case of filling and extracting teeth.. Nowadays people turn to dentistry as a way of improving their appearance. Cosmetic treatments include veneers, crowns, bridges and tooth coloured fillings.

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