Cosmetic procedures are on the rise, from the non-surgical approaches like fillers and anti-wrinkle treatments, to ‘mummy makeovers’ and everything in between.
Aesthetic dental treatments are also becoming more common and more affordable, mainly due to technological advances including digital scanning, 3D printing and the use of AI.
At Customs Street Dentist, we were the launch customer for QD Active Aligners. Invisalign created the clear aligner segment but many other companies now exist including Clear Correct and Spark. QD Active Aligners have partnered with a super smart AI system, DentalMonitoring.
With DentalMonitoring, patients scan their smile from their smartphone so that their dentist can keep track of their clear aligner treatment remotely. It's a game changer; we are now able to treat people with far fewer visits and for significantly less costs. Most mild and moderate cases can be completed for under $8000.
Teeth are moved with a series of sequential clear aligners which are like really thin sports mouth guards. These ‘almost invisible aligners’ move the teeth a fraction of a millimetre at a time. The funky ‘at home’ scanning technology uses AI to check and confirm things are progressing according to plan. In some cases this eliminates basically all progress appointments, saving everyone time and money.
Most frequently, patients who have had previous orthodontics in their teens are seeking out this type of treatment to realign their smile.
Dr Tony Dey is a cosmetic dentist who after 10 years practising in Ponsonby has now opened a new boutique clinic in the CBD.
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Published: 31 July 2023