Archive for June, 2010
Smiling Graduates
It’s the photograph that will hang on the walls of your parents, and grandparents, and aunts and uncles for the rest of their lives. With graduation ceremonies coming up for Universities across the country, proud parents will be preparing to spend a bit extra to get that traditional gown and scroll portrait of their child to take pride of place above the mantelpiece—and perhaps one or two (or more) smaller copies to send to relatives. (more…)
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentist News
| June 29, 2010 at 11:11 am | No comment
Can a Perfect Smile Give Your Career a Boost?
A recent study carried out by the cosmetic surgery chat show MyFaceMyBody revealed some surprising statistics relating to how people feel cosmetic surgery, can impact their careers. The study was focussed on finding out how important people felt enhancing their appearance was in getting ahead in the workplace. (more…)
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry News, Teeth Whitening Info
| June 28, 2010 at 2:48 pm | No comment
Good News for Dentophobics
We’ve looked recently at some methods to alleviate the anxiety some feel when visiting the dentist, including natural remedies and the pharmaceutical alternatives currently being explored in the US. Good news, then, that the UK Department of Health’s recent press release on ‘Psychological Therapies offered across the NHS’ details how new NHS psychological therapy initiatives can benefit those suffering from dental-related anxiety. The DoH published this press release in response to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley’s announcement earlier this week that the NHS will continue to roll out psychological therapies across all areas. (more…)
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry News
| June 24, 2010 at 1:40 pm | No comment
Don’t Neglect to Maintain Your Smile
National Smile Month might be over but there’s no reason to let your smile fade now. While there are many cosmetic dentistry options available, just like brushing and flossing, proper maintenance should be considered. (more…)
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| June 23, 2010 at 8:50 am | No comment
Anxiety Free Dentistry
Continuing our discussion of anxiety over trips to the dentist, this month we’re looking at an American method of allaying patients’ fears. Sedation Dentistry, (also known as oral sedation dentistry, anxiety-free dentistry, and relaxation dentistry) is based around the dentist giving their patient a prescription for a drug such as Valium, Ativan or Sonata. (more…)
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| June 22, 2010 at 8:48 am | 2 comments
Improve Your Smile and Boost Your Confidence
A high percentage of people are unhappy with their appearance and this can have a serious effect on their confidence. However, you might be surprised to find out just how many people suffer from a lack of confidence due to concerns about the appearance of their teeth and smile. (more…)
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry News
| June 16, 2010 at 3:11 pm | No comment
Cosmetic Dentistry – Not Just for Celebrities
In the tabloid press there are often a great deal of reports and speculations about the cosmetic surgery that various celebrities may or may not have had done. However, it’s surprising that there isn’t quite so much interest in the cosmetic dental treatments that many celebrities have quite evidently undergone. (more…)
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry News, Smile Makerover Info, Teeth Whitening Info
| June 15, 2010 at 10:31 am | No comment
Keep Calm for Cosmetic Dentistry
Last month we talked about the anxiety that many people about visiting the dentist so we were very interested to find out that some dental surgeries are using scents to try and calm anxious patients. A study was carried on that showed the scent of lavender had a calming effect on people waiting for treatment in dental clinics. Oddly enough those who were exposed to the scent of Lavender in the study reported that they were significantly less anxious than those who were not. (more…)
Posted in: Braces Info, Cosmetic Dentist News, Cosmetic Dentistry News
| June 14, 2010 at 1:51 pm | No comment
