Cosmetic Dentist Nottingham: Smile Treatments by Dr Shraddha Jagani
Patients in Nottingham ask me this a lot. They want cosmetic dental work but they are not sure if they should go into the city centre or find someone closer who knows what they are doing.
If you are searching for a cosmetic dentist in Nottingham Dr Shraddha Jagani is the name patients keep coming back to. A good part of my dental work happens alongside facial aesthetics so patients often get both sides looked at together.
A bit about me
I am Dr Shraddha Jagani. I am a dentist with extra training in Restorative Dentistry Aesthetic Dentistry and Prosthodontics. In simple terms I have spent years learning both the function side of teeth and the look side. Not just fixing teeth. Making them look right too.
I do not treat the smile on its own. I look at the whole face. A smile works with everything else on your face even if people do not notice that directly.
What people usually want
Most patients fall into a few groups.
Some want whitening because coffee tea or wine have stained their teeth. Some want bonding to fix a chipped or uneven tooth without a big procedure. Others need veneers or crowns because there is real damage. Some want the full package. A smile makeover where everything gets sorted together.
Teeth whitening
This is the easiest place to start. Teeth pick up stains over the years from food and drink. The shade also shifts with age.
Whitening from a dentist is much stronger than anything you buy in a shop. It works faster and it is fitted to your teeth so it goes on evenly. That keeps sensitivity low.
Most people see a real change after one treatment. Results last around twelve to twenty four months depending on diet and care.
Composite bonding
Bonding is one of my favourite treatments. It is simple but the change can be big. A tooth coloured resin gets placed on the tooth and shaped before it is set with a light. You see the result right there in the chair.
It works well for chipped teeth cracked teeth gaps or teeth that look slightly out of shape. Most cases need no drilling into healthy tooth.
With good care bonding lasts around five to ten years. It can stain or chip if you bite nails or chew pens. I will tell you honestly if a habit might shorten how long it lasts.
Veneers crowns and bridges
For bigger changes or teeth that need real support these come into play.
Veneers are thin shells usually porcelain placed on the front of the tooth. They change colour shape and texture. Porcelain looks like real enamel.
Crowns cover the whole tooth. They are often used when a tooth is weak from decay or root canal work. Bridges fill a gap left by a missing tooth using the teeth next to it for support.
Everything is made to match what is already in your mouth. Nobody should be able to tell which tooth is the restoration.
Smile makeovers
This is where treatments come together. A smile makeover might use whitening bonding veneers and sometimes gum work or straightening depending on where you start and what you want.
I spend real time talking this through first. Rushing a smile makeover often leads to a result that does not feel right. I want to know exactly what bothers you about your smile now.
Clear aligners
If your teeth are slightly out of line or there is crowding spacing or a bite issue clear aligners are a comfortable option. No metal brackets.
These are clear trays that get swapped out over time to move your teeth. Everything is planned on a computer first so you can see roughly how your smile will look before you commit. Most cases run between six and eighteen months. You wear them twenty to twenty two hours a day and take them out to eat drink and brush.
Why Nottingham patients choose me
My dentist background matters a lot here. Cosmetic work especially around the smile needs someone who understands the structure underneath not just the surface.
I take my time in consultations. I will not push treatment you do not need and I will be honest if something will not give you the result you want.
I also work at Heanor Dental Care in Derbyshire for anyone who finds that side easier to reach.
Quick questions
Is teeth whitening safe?
Yes when done by a dental professional. Mild sensitivity afterward is normal and settles quickly.
How long does bonding last?
Around five to ten years with good care.
How long do veneers or crowns last?
Around ten to fifteen years if looked after.
How long does aligner treatment take?
Most cases run six to eighteen months.
Do I need to wear aligners all day?
Around twenty to twenty two hours daily for the best result.
Thinking about your smile
You do not need a long list of problems to book a consultation. Sometimes it is one tooth or one shade of white you want.
If you are in Nottingham or nearby looking for a cosmetic dentist come and see Dr Shraddha Jagani and we can talk about what makes sense for you.