When David first came to Union Quay Dental he wasn’t unhappy with his smile, but he sensed it could be better. “I wanted to have what I would class as a perfect smile, but a natural smile too,” he explains. Despite feeling okay about his teeth before treatment, he hadn’t realised how transformative the right care could be.
Laying the Foundations
Before undertaking any cosmetic work, the Union Quay Dental team focused on David’s oral health. They carried out a full assessment including scans and X-rays, to ensure a strong, healthy foundation beneath any aesthetic improvements. David explains, “We went through all of the relevant scans, X-rays, and a hygiene appointment first, there’s no point having this work done, if the teeth aren’t healthy underneath, so that was step one.”
Less Invasive Than Expected
David initially assumed he would need extensive dental work to achieve the result he wanted. Instead, his clinician Jamie showed him what was possible by working with his natural teeth. “I thought I needed a lot more work done actually, than what we ended up going with, because Jamie managed to work with what I had without having to go through too much rearranging of the teeth.” By preserving as much of the natural tooth structure as possible, the Union Quay Dental team were able to deliver a significant cosmetic improvement while keeping the treatment conservative.
Step-by-Step: From Clean Canvas to New Smile
David’s treatment journey began with a course of teeth whitening, designed not just for a brighter smile, but to create an even base shade for the final restorations. He then had composite veneers applied to his upper front teeth. The result is a harmonised, natural-looking smile that aligns perfectly with David’s original goal: not an artificial look, but a refined version of his own teeth.
A New Level of Confidence
Since completing treatment, David has noticed a real change in how he feels about his smile and how he shows it to the world. “How I feel about my smile now is really, really good. I have a lot more confidence now.” He recalls that before treatment, he sometimes held back in photos. “There were some times in pictures beforehand where I might not use my full teeth in a smile… But now I use my full teeth. So yeah, I feel very confident.”
An Open, Relaxed, and Personal Experience
For David, the clinical outcome was only part of what made his experience at Union Quay so positive. “It was a completely open and clinical discussion the whole way through, it was very professional. It was what I wanted, it wasn’t what the practice was trying to push in any way.” He also credits the team for creating a calm, welcoming environment. “The entire team, they’re great. They make you feel calm, cool. You’re at home. It’s relaxed, and they take you through the whole process.”
Ready to Start Your Own Smile Journey?
If, like David, you’re ready to take a step towards transforming your smile while keeping it natural and uniquely yours, we’d love to help. Book a consultation with our friendly team to discuss your options, explore a personalised treatment plan, and find out what’s possible for your smile.
To book your next appointment, call our reception team on 0191 2596506, use the contact form or email reception@unionquaydental.co.uk