Du Plessis Dental Practice | Franschhoek, South Africa

CEREC® Same Day - Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made (for shape and color) with CEREC®. They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile. They can often be alternatives to crowns and the ideal solution in treating many dental conditions.

As with most dental restorations, veneers are not permanent and will someday have to be replaced. They are very durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.

Reasons for porcelain veneers:

Cosmetic, to create a uniform, white, beautiful smile
Crooked teeth
Misshapen teeth
Severely discolored or stained teeth
Teeth that are too small or large
Unwanted or uneven spaces
Worn or chipped teeth

If you have questions about CEREC® or would like to obtain more information on this innovative technology, please contact our office.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a simple process. Whitening products contain one of two tooth bleaches (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide). These bleaches break stains into smaller pieces, which makes the colour less concentrated and your teeth brighter.

Does Whitening Work on All Teeth?
No, which is why it’s important to talk to your dentist before deciding to whiten your teeth, as whiteners may not correct all types of discoloration. For example, yellow teeth will probably bleach well, brown teeth may not respond as well and teeth with grey tones may not bleach at all. Whitening will not work on caps, veneers, crowns or fillings. It also won’t be effective if your tooth discoloration is caused by medications or a tooth injury.

BlancOne Teeth Whitening

The BlancOne technology has allowed development of BlancOne CLICK, a fast treatment which can be combined to the dental hygiene session.

BlancOne CLICK is the ideal starting point, conceived to allow everybody to try, in a fast and convenient way, the difference a brighter and whiter smile makes.

In only 10 minutes, even immediately after the hygiene session, without gingival barriers and at a price within everybody's reach, BlancOne is ideal to obtain immediate and surprising results and have a brighter and whiter smile!

With a typical improvement of 4-5 shades and a popularity rating of 4,5 over 5, over 100,000 treatments carried out in the last year in Italy only, BlancOne CLICK has already become number one choice of dentists and patients.

Aesthetic Treatments

We offer botox and dermal fillers to help soften expression lines and define certain facial features and contours for more youthful skin.

Suresmile Procedure

Suresmile offers an almost invisible system that straightens teeth fast and contains no metal. Suresmile treatment consists of a series of custom made clear aligning trays. Each aligner is individually manufactured for your teeth, and your teeth only. As you replace each aligner, every two weeks, your teeth will move – little by little until they have straightened to the final position.

One of the primary concerns people often have about traditional dental braces is the look of the metalwork on their smile and its visibility. Especially for adults, the prospect of wearing metal braces can be very discouraging. Suresmile aligners are almost invisible.

Over 6 million people (as of December 2018 and counting!) have now transformed their lives with their removable, near-invisible Suresmile aligners.

Clear - Suresmile aligners are virtually invisible so hardly anyone will notice you’re straightening your teeth.
Removable - Suresmile aligners can be removed to eat, drink, brush, floss and for special occasions.
Comfortable - Suresmile is comfortable as there are no metal brackets or wires to irritate your gum or the inside of your mouth.
See your treatment in advance - Suresmile allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan before you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

Is Suresmile right for you?

For many the answer is yes. Whether you just want to love your smile a little more, or you think you've got a particularly tough case, ask us what we can do for your smile with Invisalign. Suresmile can deal with various situations such as:

Overbite: An overbite is when your upper front teeth overlap with your lower front teeth. Most people have at least a little overbite. Suresmile can help most overbite situations.
Underbite: An underbite is when you close your mouth and your lower front teeth are in front of your upper teeth. In many cases, this is actually a problem with your lower jaw being too far forward. Suresmile clear aligners can fix underbite. Severe underbite might require Suresmile treatment combined with surgery.
Crossbite: When you close your mouth and some of your upper teeth are sitting inside your lower teeth — rather than on the outside, like they normally would. Your dentist calls this a crossbite. Suresmile can fix some types of crossbite.
Openbite: If your upper and lower teeth don't touch when your mouth is closed Suresmile can fix this.
Gap teeth: When you have extra space between two or more of your teeth, your dentist calls this spacing issues or gap teeth. Suresmile can fix gaps in teeth.
Overcrowding: When you don't have enough room in your jaw for all of your teeth they can bunch up, overlap and twist, sometimes getting pushed to the front or the back. Crowded teeth can make it hard to brush and floss well. It’s easier for plaque, tartar and bacteria to build up. Suresmile can fix overcrowding. Sometimes other dental work is required in combination with Suresmile.
Straighter smile: You like your smile — but you really want to love it. Maybe you have a special event coming up, or you want the confidence to take on the world at work or with friends. Small fixes can make a big difference, and with Suresmile treatment you can love your smile.

Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial ‘root’ made of titanium, which is placed in the jawbone to support a replacement tooth or teeth in the form of a crown (for a single tooth) or bridgework or dentures (for multiple teeth). A single missing or any number of teeth can be restored with dental implants, providing a highly predictable restoration that will actually preserve and strengthen the bone as well as look and feel completely natural.

Cosmetic Dentistry