Through a combination of modern dental science and artistry a dental makeover can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted. At Serenity International Dental Clinic, we aim to provide individualized smile enhancement solutions that are long lasting, in terms of aesthetics, comfort and function. Serenity International Dental Clinic is an ISO 9001 accredited, North America standard dental clinic running by elite team of Western-trained dentists in Hanoi.

1. Want to Improve Your Smile?
See what braces, crowns, veneers, teeth
whitening, bridges, implants, gum
reshaping - or even a complete dental
makeover - can do for your smile.

2. Dental Bonding
Bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is
applied and hardened with a special light, ultimately
"bonding" the material to the tooth to improve a person's
smile. Among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic
dental procedures, bonding can repair chipped or cracked
teeth, close gaps, change the shape of teeth, or be used as
a cosmetic alternative to silver amalgam fillings.

3. Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made
shells that cover the front surface of teeth. Bonded
to the front of the teeth, changing their color, shape,
size or length. Veneers offer a conservative approach
to changing a tooth's color or shape compared to
crowns, but the process is not reversible.

4. Crowns
A crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that's placed over a weak
or damaged tooth to improve its shape, size, strength, or
appearance. Most crowns last five to 15 years and can be
made of metal, porcelain fused to metal, resin, or ceramic.
Before a crown is seated, the existing tooth is filed down;
then the crown is cemented over it, fully encasing the
tooth.

5. Orthodontics (Braces)
Braces can correct crooked or misaligned teeth, and
can improve the health and appearance of anyone's
smile - adult or child. Braces work by applying steady
pressure over time to slowly move teeth into
alignment. As the teeth move, the bony tooth socket
changes shape as pressure is applied.

6. Types of Braces
While metal braces are still used, braces can be as
inconspicuous as you like. Brackets - the part that attach to
each tooth - can be clear, tooth-colored, or multi-colored.
They can even be attached to the back of the tooth so they
are out of view. There are even "invisible" braces Invisalign which use a series of clear, plastic molds to
gradually move the teeth into alignment.

7. Teeth Whitening
An assortment of teeth-whitening systems is available,
including toothpastes, over-the-counter gels, strips and
trays, and whitening agents obtained from a dentist. But
whitening isn't for everyone. It's ideal for people who have
healthy, unrestored teeth and gums. Individuals with
yellow tones to their teeth respond best. Talk to your
dentist to find out if whitening is right for you.

8. Composite Fillings
Existing fillings sometimes need to be replaced due to wear,
chipping, or cracking. Many people use this opportunity to
replace their silver amalgam fillings with natural, tooth-colored
composites. Their reasons may be aesthetic, or concern over
the safety of amalgam fillings, which contain mercury.
Composite fillings tend to wear out sooner than silver fillings in
larger cavities, although they hold up as well in small cavities.

9. Gum Reshaping
Gum reshaping can improve a "gummy" smile in which
teeth appear too short, or where the gum line appears
uneven. A small amount of gum tissue -- and excess bone
tissue if necessary -- is removed and contoured to expose
more of the teeth. This procedure can be done to one
tooth to even the gum line, or to several teeth to expose a
natural, broad smile.

10. Dental Implants
Millions of people suffer tooth loss, mostly due to tooth decay,
gum disease, or injury. Dental implants - replacement tooth
roots which are made of titanium (shown at far left) - provide a
strong foundation for the attachment of permanent or
removable artificial teeth (crowns). Instead of individual
crowns, some patients may have attachments on their implant
that support a removable denture.

11. Dentures
A denture is a removable replacement for missing
teeth and surrounding tissue. There are two types of
dentures - complete and partial. Complete dentures
are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial
dentures are used when some of the natural teeth
remain.

12. Bridges
A fixed (permanent) bridge replaces one or more
teeth by placing crowns on the teeth either side of
the gap, and attaching artificial teeth to them. The
"bridge" is then cemented into place. A cantilever
bridge is used when there are teeth on only one side
of the open space.

13. Smile Makeovers
A combination of dental techniques can be used to achieve a
great smile. Here, porcelain veneers and crowns correct
crooked teeth, an uneven gum line, and other chipped, worn,
and discolored dentistry. While cosmetic dentists can make a
dramatic difference in a person's smile and overall oral health,
the work must be carefully planned - though for many the
elaborate and costly production is worth it in the end.