Most patients will require a filling at some point in life. In the past, fillings were made from dark-coloured metal amalgam, which is very strong but also very obvious. Capital Dental is an amalgam-free practice, meaning we only provide natural-looking, tooth-coloured or white fillings. White fillings are made from composite, tooth-coloured materials. Once upon a… Read More
Are your teeth stained, chipped, or not aligned on top of each other? Dental veneers are a good treatment option to consider because they look like natural teeth and don’t require a major procedure. Dental veneers are a very thin, tooth-coloured piece of porcelain (like a false finger nail) that is bonded on top of… Read More
Teeth whitening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to give your smile a boost. Our teeth become stained through the food and drink we consume, through habits such as smoking and from certain medications. At Capital Dental we offer both at-home and in-practice teeth whitening treatments to restore the natural, bright sheen to… Read More
Inlays and onlays are two types of restorations that your dentist can suggest if you have a cavity in your tooth that needs to be filled. An inlay is a small filling that fits into the biting surface of a tooth while an onlay covers a larger area of the tooth and is better suited… Read More
How white will my teeth get? Teeth whitening can lighten teeth by upto 8 – 10 shades, but not everyone’s teeth respond in the same way. Results will vary due to factors such as tooth density, tooth porosity, and lifestyle habits. Most people will brighten their teeth substantially with one treatment. For an even whiter… Read More
