Orthodontics is made easy with a system of wafer thin, transparent positioners which gently guide the teeth to the desired position, eliminating the need for unsightly, uncomfortable wires and brackets. Whether you are a child or an adult and whatever the orthodontic problem, Clearstep has the answer.  The aligners are practically invisible, comfortable to wear, you can remove them for eating cleaning and they will not burn a whole in your pocket. 

Laser/Power Tooth Whitening

Whatever the reason for tooth discolouration - be it smoking, coffee or simply natural aging - power tooth whitening can make your teeth up to five or six shades whiter.  A bleaching gel is painted onto the teeth and then a laser light is shone onto the teeth to activate the bleaching agent.  This process takes approximately one hour and, unless tooth discolouration is severe, only one session will be required every 2-3 years.

Veneers are a perfect option for those suffering from gaps between the teeth or severely stained, damaged or crooked teeth.  Thin laminates moulded into the shape of an aesthetically pleasing set of teeth are bonded to the front of the patients’ existing teeth.  The veneers are made of tooth-coloured porcelain, ceramic or composite bonding material and will hide any imperfections that may be a cause of concern to the patient.  Individual veneers can also be customised to fit individual teeth.  These will be made to the same colour specification of the surrounding teeth, giving a natural looking finish. Although porcelain veneers can be priced a little higher than composite veneers, they offer the strongest and most durable option.

Implants

When a tooth has been lost or destroyed a dental implant can be used to replace the root of that tooth in order to attach a crown, bridge or denture. Implants are made from titanium and are fixed into a pre-drilled hole in the jaw bone.  The procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia following several x-rays to assess the bone quality. In the initial 6 weeks following treatment the surrounding bone tissue will fuse with the titanium implant and create a strong support for the new tooth.  Implants are particularly important in maintaining the bone tissue in the area of the missing tooth.  When a tooth is lost the bone will begin to disappear, which can result in a change of jaw shape.  The titanium implants can stimulate bone growth and maintain the bone structure that may otherwise gradually disintegrate. Implants are also easier to manage than crowns or dentures as they require no special cleaning outside of your normal brushing routine.  

Crowns and Bridgework

If teeth have been lost or damaged, crowns and bridges can be permanently fixed to create natural looking teeth. Crowns are fitted onto broken or decayed teeth and can be made to match the colour and shape of the remaining teeth.  Like crowns, bridges are made to colour specification, however they replace teeth that have been entirely lost or removed. The artificial teeth ‘bridge the gaps’ by attaching to healthy teeth either side of the missing teeth.  Natural looking crowns and bridges can be made entirely from ceramic or porcelain, however, for a more durable option, the crowns can be fused to metal or gold, as well as a variety of non-metal options.

Dentures

Dentures are another alternative for the replacement of lost or missing teeth.   They are prosthetic replacements for your teeth made out of acrylic or metal and are designed to function and look like your natural teeth.  A denture can either be complete, if you would like to replace all teeth in your mouth or partial, if you are only concerned about the individual tooth/teeth.  As they are made of durable materials, they have a long life span with an average of 30 years.

During your initial consultation a skin care analysis can be undertaken to assess problematic areas of the skin or simply to check the skin for signs of internal or environmental damage.  The consulting practitioner will diagnose the areas of concern and discuss with you the possible treatment options or skin care regime.

There are many factors, external and internal, which can influence the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on our faces.  The most common amongst them are of environmental nature such as pollution and sun damage, although very often it can be due to our own continuous excessive mimical movement, incorrect diet, smoking, and of course the simply inevitable natural ageing of the skin.  Dermal fillers help to plump up the skin in affected areas to its former position, smoothing out the wrinkles and filling in hollowed areas.  There is a substantial range of fillers available for different areas of the face and the possible options will be discussed at length during the initial consultation.

An acid peel is advisable if skin on the face is sun-damaged, unevenly pigmented, or there are light unsightly scars or very fine lines present.  There are two types of gel peels: chemical or fruit based, both of which work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells revealing the new, fresh layer underneath.  The strength of the peel can be controlled by the percentage of acidity as well as by the length of time it is left on the skin surface.  Depending on the severity of your condition, you may require a course of treatments, which again, will be discussed with you at the initial consultation.  

Unwanted hair on various regions of the body and face is an area of concern for the majority of women and men.  No treatment has yet proven to be permanent, and at the moment laser is the most effective and safest method of dealing with this problem.  It works by emitting a gentle beam of light which is absorbed only by the hair follicle, leaving the skin completely unharmed.  Unfortunately it is not suitable for everybody and some clients will require a longer course of treatments than others, based on the individual evaluation.    

Microdermabrasion is a process whereby the dead surface of the skin is partially or completely removed by a flow of fine, medical grade crystals over the skin.  This procedure improves the tone and texture of the skin and reveals the new, living skin cells which are soft and smooth.   The underlying epidermis is stimulated by this treatment, allowing for increased production of new collagen, thickening the dermis and improving the resistance to the effects of ageing.  Unlike with acid peels, the results of this treatment are instantly visible and it can be performed on all skin types.  It is very effective against blocked pores, fine lines, uneven pigmentation and signs of environmental damage.

With age the level of hyaluronic acid in our skin, naturally produced by our bodies, begins to decrease.  This results in the skin loosing firmness and elasticity.  Mesotherapy is a method of boosting the level of hyaluronic acid in the skin by administering multiple injections using a very fine needle, immediately beneath the surface of the skin.  You may also choose to have custom mixed mineral and vitamin cocktails injected.  Mesotherapy will generally help to improve circulation, and depending on which cocktail is used, replace lost vitamins, minerals and amino acids, or boost levels of hyaluronic acid.

Sclerotherapy is undertaken to treat vascular malformations which can present in varicose, thread, deep blue and spider veins.  Sclerotherapy has been used in the treatment of varicose veins for over 150 years and has greatly developed during that time.  Modern techniques including ultrasound guidance and foam sclerotherapy are the latest developments in this evolution.  Unlike a laser, the sclerosing solution is injected into the vessels, closing the "feeder veins" under the skin which are the cause of spider veins formation, thereby making a recurrence of the spider veins in the treated area less likely.