Archive for the “Cosmetic Dentist News” Category

Dental Tourists Should Think Twice Before Eschewing Treatment in the UK

New research warns Brits seeking cut price dental treatment against travelling to Europe for cosmetic dentistry.  Following the trend for cosmetic surgery in Europe dental tourism is increasingly seen as an affordable alternative to receiving treatment in the UK, but patients are often unaware of the standards and practices maintained by overseas dental practices. (more…)


New Techniques Ease Dental Trauma

As the popularity of cosmetic dental treatment is rising unstoppably, those wishing to undergo treatment are split.  There are few who enjoy a trip to the dentist, let alone a prolonged period in the treatment chair, but while some are prepared to face their fear in the name of beauty, others are simply unable to submit themselves to the dentist’s tools.  Dentists and scientists are working on a number of brand new treatments that should make dental work less traumatic for all of us. (more…)


Bruxism Awareness Week Raises Profile of Dental Problem

The purpose of Bruxism Awareness week was to increase the understanding of this little-known but debilitating condition for professionals and the public alike.  Sufferers, known as ‘Bruxers’ may be totally unaware of the condition, while experiencing related symptoms including tooth damage, jaw pain and headaches. (more…)


Dental Jewellery is a Hit in India

One of the latest trends currently taking India by storm is dental jewellery, something that is becoming extremely popular amongst fashionable Indian youths who are flocking to cosmetic dental clinics to have dental jewellery fitted. (more…)


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…)


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…)


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…)


Cosmetic Dentistry can Restore Your Smile!

We all know that the years will take their toll on our appearance and that is true of our teeth and smiles as well. Although if you take good care of your teeth you’ll be able to keep them in excellent condition for many years there is inevitably going to be some wear and damage caused to your teeth over the passage of time. -


Start off Early and Avoid Cosmetic Dentistry

We are all very aware that looking after our teeth is extremely important and it is the duty of parents to ensure that their children understand this and are able to maintain a good standard of oral hygiene by themselves. Children obviously need guidance when it comes to something like this, so it’s vital for parents to lead by example, this is a great way to help your children establish good habits when it comes to brushing and oral hygiene. (more…)


Stamp Out TMJ Pain with Cosmetic Dentistry

TMJ pain can become quite a serious problem for people who suffer from it and there are many different suggested remedies and cures available. However, the effectiveness of some of these methods is often called into question by experts who claim that they’re unsuitable ways to go about treating the notorious TMJ pain. -


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