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Featured Dentist
Dr. Caroline Downing
2/2 Kochia Ln, Lindfield NSW 2070
Dr. Caroline Downing
2/2 Kochia Ln, Lindfield NSW 2070
Free Smile Assessment All the smiles you see on this page are smile makeovers created by Dr. Downing and team. They are real patients, not stock photos or models. Please take a moment now to browse thru these photos and case studies. If you would like to schedule a Free Smile Assessment with Dr. Downing, you may fill our the webform below or call her office directly at (02) 8188 4520.
Elizabeth was embarrassed about her smile. She had a narrow upper arch, her front teeth did not touch and her teeth were crowded and out of position.
We used Invisalign clear aligners for 18 months and night-time Vivera retainers. Elizabeth smiles where ever she goes now.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Charlene really disliked her smile and how her teeth appeared when she talked. It was very hard to get her to smile at all, and was affecting her confidence.
After 12 months of Invisalign, Charlene could proudly smile and she hasn’t stopped smiling since we completed her treatment. Gorgeous Charlene!
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Jessica came to me in despair saying she had been told that she would need an implant and veneer to fix her front teeth and smile.
With in-surgery whitening and internal whitening of her dark front tooth and some composite resin bonding on both teeth we were able to improve her smile 100%. Very happy Jessica!
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Jocelyn was concerned about the wear and the lack of strength of her teeth. She had a slightly gummy smile and a multitude of colours present when she smiled.
To improve Jocelyn’s bite a short course of Invisalign was done to move the teeth into the correct position prior to all porcelain crowns and veneers being constructed with minimal tooth removal.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Gary had extreme wear of his teeth due to past grinding. He had a gummy smile and a very over-closed and traumatic bite.
By using bite opening techniques and 10 beautiful porcelain veneers we were able to bring Gary’s smile back in just over 3 weeks. We used DSD, gum surgery, whitening and mock-ups to guide us.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Sarah was unhappy with her bite, her front teeth were not coming together making it difficult to chew. She also wanted to improve her smile and unravel the crowding of her teeth.
Twelve months of Invisalign greatly improved Sarah’s bite and smile. We have used a combination of w-wires and removable clear nighttime retainers to keep her smile perfect.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Vanessa was concerned about the wear and flattening of her four front teeth. She also did not like the dark space that was
appearing between her two front teeth.
Our solution was to prepare 4 minimal preparation e-max veneers on the front 4 upper teeth. In-surgery whitening was carried out on all teeth. The result is a very natural and youthful appearance.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Carissa would not smile and was very shy when I met her. Was very embarrassed about her smile and it was hard to get her to smile at all.
Carissa had 12 months of Invisalign and now is much more outgoing and smiles a lot more now.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
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Sam attends with severe crowding, locked out upper canines and an unfavourable bite.
Treatment with Invisalign and traditional orthodontic elastics and by using Sam’s teenage growth we were able to create the perfect smile and functional bite for Sam.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Ella’s chief concern was the lower crowding. She found it very hard to clean this area well and was concerned about the health of her gums. She did not like the way her teeth were sticking up.
We used Invisalign moderate and after 12 months Ella had a beautiful smile and an easy to clean teeth and gums.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Leslie did not like that one of her front teeth was smaller than the one on the other side. She also didn’t like her smile.
By using Invisalign Moderate we were able to eliminate her crowding and create the space for her tooth and then use resin bonding to create the correct shape and contour for her front teeth.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Melinda did not like the look of her front teeth. The colour was dark and the gums had receded. There were gaps between her teeth where food got caught.
We replaced her older crowns and veneers with beautiful emax veneers and all porcelain crowns. We will whiten the lower teeth after her Invisalign treatment.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Ramazan did not like the way his teeth looked. They were leaning in, they were chipped and the colour was not what he desired.
By using Invisalign we were able to straighten up Ramazan’s teeth and correct his crowding and deep bite. After whitening we repaired the edges of his teeth with resin for a smile he loves.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Marie attended my practice for treatment for the space between her front two teeth and to try and achieve a smile that she was proud of.
We used Invisalign to correct her bite and smile aesthetics and also used tooth bonding to correct the shape and wear of some of her teeth.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Noreen presented to my office with dental complaints regarding the appearance of her teeth (front teeth in particular). Upon evaluation and examination, Noreen had discoloured front teeth with large fillings and a worn and chipped smile arc. She was looking for a treatment plan that would give her a whiter smile…
Noreen’s treatment plan consisted of six (6) porcelain veneers which helped her regained her smile in just 2 weeks Noreen‘s smile is still going strong after 10 years of service.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Danny presented to my office for an evaluation and examination regarding his smile. He did not like his crowded lower teeth and the chipping and irregularity of his top teeth.
Danny’s treatment plan consisted of Invisalign clear braces to correct the irregularity of his upper teeth. After 9 months of Invisalign we bleached his teeth with in-surgery Zoom whitening. To finish his awesome smile we bonded to the edges of the upper 4 teeth. Danny can’t stop smiling.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Alison presented to my office with complaints about the appearance of her teeth and how they affected her smile. She stated that she particularly hated her crossed over front tooth and the crowding of her bottom front teeth. She was not happy with her smile and found it embarrassing to show her teeth when she smiled.
My dental treatment plan for Alison included Invisalign Clear Braces (Lite) treatment as well as teeth whitening. Within 8 months she was smiling widely again.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Ellen was very unhappy with her smile and particularly the appearance of her lower teeth when she talked. She had orthodontics as a teenager and wanted to improve on her current situation without fixed braces.
Ellen’s Invisalign treatment was 28 weeks and we have placed fixed retention on the back of her teeth so she doesn’t have to worry about her teeth moving ever again.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Hayden presented to my office for an evaluation and examination regarding his smile. His main concern was the spaces between his front teeth. He did not like his smile and was concerned about the chipping of the edges of his teeth.
My treatment plan for Hayden included four (4) front veneers and teeth whitening (bleaching). With this plan we were able to restore Hayden’s correct form, function and colour. Hayden’s work was completed in four (4) visits and he loves his new smile.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Melanie presented to my office with dental complaints relating the the alignment of her teeth. She stated that she did not like the fact that her front tooth was rotated and her lower teeth were crowded and out of alignment.
Upon evaluation and examination of Melanie’s teeth and smile, my treatment plan consisted of Invisalign orthodontic treatment which was carried out using 22 aligners over 10 months. The end result was a beautiful smile she loved.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Tanya presented herself to my office for a consultation and treatment regarding her smile. She stated that she always had a big smile but she was concerned about the space between her front two teeth and her crowded lower teeth.
To help Tanya achieve her goals, I put together a smile makeover plan that consisted of a combination of veneers on the two front teeth and Invisalign Clear Braces to straighten her lower teeth. This treatment plan helped give Tanya the beautiful smile she has today.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Michael presented to my office with complaints regarding his smile. Specifically, he did not like the appearance of one of his front teeth which stuck out more than the others. He was also unhappy with the fact that his lower front teeth were very crowded.
My treatment plan for Michael consisted of Invisalign Clear Braces (full treatment) which was carried out over 1 year. At the end of the care plan, Michael had Zoom in-surgery bleaching to finish his beautiful new smile.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
David presented to my office with concerns relating to the appearance of his smile. The shape several of his front teeth were small due to wear on his teeth. There was also increased spacing between several of his upper teeth.
We needed to change the length, shape, contours and colour of David’s teeth, the material of choice was all porcelain veneers which would correct and protect. David was excited by his result and was able to smile a full smile for the first time.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Guy presented to my office for a smile assessment and consultation regarding the appearance of his teeth. He attended with protruding front teeth. He did not smile and when he did it looked like he had no teeth. We discussed many treatment options and came up with a plan that worked for Guy.
The treatment plan I put together for Guy consisted of Invisalign Clear Braces as well as veneers after a short treatment of Invisalign and two front veneers Guy was able to smile again.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Fiona attended my practice with concerns relating to her smile. Specifically, she was unhappy with the appearance of her front tooth. It had a past root canal and was very dark.
Fiona was thrilled to realise that we could lighten the rest of her teeth and then place a beautiful strong strengthening all porcelain crown which would not only restore but improve on her current smile. With some home bleaching and a new crown, Fiona could be confident with her smile again.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Errol presented to my office for an evaluation and treatment of his teeth. Upon examination his upper and lower teeth were very worn, crooked, cracked and soft.
We spent some time investigating the reasons for his tooth wear and making sure that any work we do will last and function effectively for many years. As part of Errol’s care plan, we opted to strength his teeth with all porcelain crowns. Now Errol has the confidence to chew whatever he likes. His treatment took 3 weeks to complete.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Eloise presented to my office with her mom for an evaluation and treatment regarding the appearance of Eloise’s teeth. Both Eloise and her mum did not like her small lateral front teeth that were out of alignment.
My treatment plan for Eloise consisted of six (6) months of fixed orthodontics to correct the position of her front teeth. This treatment plan and approach also helped to creat an ideal bite to take Eloise in to adulthood.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Sandy presented to my office for a smile assessment and consultation regarding the appearance and color of her teeth. We discussed many treatment options including teeth whitening.
Sandy’s treatment plan consisted of teeth whitening.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Annette had many broken down fillings, removable plate and a smile that she was not proud of. She was looking for a treatment plan that would give her a straighter, wider smile.
There were many options for resolving Annette’s issues. These were presented to her. When making her final decision she took into consideration the final health of her teeth and the time taken to achieve her smile. She opted for a combination of crowns, bridges and veneers. All work was completed in just 3 weeks.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Anthony presented to my office for a Free Smile Assessment regarding Invisalign Clear Braces. He was unhappy with the appearance of his teeth particularly his crossed over front teeth and general crowding.
To help Anthony achieve his goals, I put together a smile makeover plan that consisted of Invisalign Clear Braces. Anthony’s treatment was completed within twenty eight (28) weeks. He now has a beautiful smile.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. To view our full smile gallery, click here.
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