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Dental veneers or teeth whitening from London dentists for brighter teeth?
Let’s face it; we all want the perfect smile. Whether it’s a broken or disfigured tooth we’re ashamed of or discoloured front teeth that make us self-conscious, there’s likely something we’d all like to change about our teeth. Of the numerous cosmetic dental treatments available two of the most popular are dental veneers and teeth whitening, but which is the best choice for brightening your teeth?
While the two may not seem to be immediately linked, veneers are increasingly being used to help enhance the colour of teeth, as well as straightening or restoring teeth during a ‘smile makeover.’ A common analogy of veneers is to liken them to fake nails and as such they can easily be used to whiten teeth as well as hide broken, misshapen or damaged teeth.
Teeth whitening can come in two different forms; In Surgery and At Home. As you can probably guess by the names, In Surgery is carried out at a dental surgery while you apply At Home in the comfort of your own home. Both have their positives: while In Surgery takes shorter time, can last longer and uses specialised light, At Home whitening can bring about better results, is cheaper and uses trays with whitening solution to achieve its results.
Dental Veneers in comparison can provide a solution to discoloured teeth, covering the patient’s natural teeth with a thin cover to shield the teeth and create a facade of whatever shape and colour the patient wishes.
Both options are effective and very popular. As such the final decision is mostly down to the preference of the patient, where they want to have it done, whether they need any extra work done and how quickly they want to see results.
If the patient is only interested in whitening their teeth then one of the two whitening options is probably best. While if more changes are desired, such as fixing a chipped or broken tooth, the best choice would be to use dental veneers, fixing and whitening the teeth all in one go!
Posted in: Dental Veneers, Teeth Whitening
Tags: discoloured teeth, stained teeth, Tooth whitening, veneers
| January 27, 2012 at 8:00 am | No comment
Smile makeover your self-esteem and confidence
In today’s modern world, filled with amazing and revolutionary technology, you don’t always have to be stuck with what you’ve got. And that includes your smile!
The modern world of dentistry has advanced hugely over the last few years, and cosmetic dentistry is now widely available. And it’s not only the privileged and rich and famous who are able to access world class profession treatment from cosmetic dental surgeries. Many treatments are very quick (sometimes being done in just one short visit!) and painless, some even pleasurable, or as good as, such as some teeth whitening treatments that give you a film to watch while your teeth are whitened!
Porcelain Veneers
Often described as the ‘ultimate smile makeover’, porcelain veneers can quickly and easily transform your smile. The process is rather simple, damaged or discoloured teeth able to be covered by thin shells coloured to the shade desired. The shells are also very resistant to further staining. Because of the dramatic difference porcelain veneers can make with relatively little effort, they have become very popular and should be seriously considered by anyone wanting a brand new shiny smile.
Teeth Whitening
There are now a number of ways to whiten your teeth. Laser whitening has proved popular because of the speed at which a noticeable change occurs and the small amount of time it takes. This speed has also been seen as a negative by some however, who say the noticeable difference make it too obvious to others that you have had your teeth whitened.
Home whitening kits have also become widely known. The long lasting and effective results make it a viable option, especially as the results are gradual and not as instantly noticeable. It is strongly recommended that you buy from your dentist, as home kits bought from the internet and other places outside your local dental surgery can be dangerous because of the concentration levels of the bleach.
These are just some examples of how to give yourself a smile makeover, but there are many other ways, such as realignment treatments without ugly braces like Invisalign braces and minor tooth damage repairs with dental bonding.
Posted in: Dental Veneers, Smile Makeover, Teeth Whitening
Tags: braces, Porcelain Veneers, Smile Makeover, Teeth Whitening
| May 29, 2011 at 1:00 pm | No comment
Inman Aligners: The New Alternative
First appearances are crucial and can make a huge difference in others’ initial opinion of you. And the first thing people notice is a smile. As such, many people spend a large amount of money on Porcelain Veneers or invest a lot of time in both clear and visible braces. The Inman Aligner is an alternative that is both generally cheaper than veneers and gives noticeably quicker results than braces.
Braces, Veneers or Aligner?
Until Porcelain Veneers, the only real option to help the realignment of a smile was braces. While effective, traditional braces were rather unappealing to look at, while clear ones took a rather long time to take effect.
With the invention of Porcelain Veneers in the 1980s an alternative was given, albeit one that was initially only available to those who could afford it. This option was virtually instantaneous when compared to braces but involved the grinding of teeth, which many people found unappealing as well as expensive.
The Inman Aligner combined the swiftness of the veneer with the price of braces. While prices vary depending on the level of treatment, type of treatment and where the treatment is done, braces can cost £5,000, while the aligner can start at £1,150, making them a good deal cheaper than a lot of braces, let alone veneers.
But what are Inman Aligners?
The Inman Aligner is essentially a brace, the vast majority of which is out of sight, behind the teeth. Most clear braces can take up to 2 years to take effect, the Inman Aligner is meant to work in as little as a 4 to 6 weeks.
The brace uses conventional pressure to adjust teeth but uses less rather than more to achieve its results, which lessens the resistance the tooth gives and allows movement of the tooth to happen quicker. The decreased pressure also means the aligner doesn’t need to be as tight, so dental check-ups can be done on a much less frequent basis, usually only once a month.
With these revolutionary improvements to the standard price at a fraction of the price, the claim of it ‘revolutionising dentistry’ is clearly not given half heartedly.
Posted in: Dental Veneers, braces
Tags: braces, Inman Aligner, teeth straightening, veneers
| May 5, 2011 at 1:29 pm | No comment
Enhance your smile with porcelain veneers
A smile is one of the most instant reactions in the world, yet for many people having a perfect grin means having to wait months or even years. But thanks to porcelain veneers at London cosmetic dentists, it is possible to get that instant reaction – quite literally – in an instant.
Are porcelain veneers for me?
This practice is popular with people the world over. Celebrities such as Simon Cowell and Katie Price have opted for porcelain veneers, and its showbiz following has increased the popularity for porcelain veneers – coming highly recommended by many a cosmetic dentist. Veneers offer many advantages, such as providing a natural tooth appearance, resistant to stains, and can offer a liberal approach when it comes to changing a tooth’s shape and colour. Compared to other treatments where extensive shaping is required prior to the procedure, porcelain veneers are a very straightforward process.
The problems porcelain veneers can fix
Routinely used to fix discoloured teeth, not only is this a cosmetic benefit, it is also good for your health. Stains from tetracycline or other drugs and resin fillings –porcelain veneers can help disguise these stains to give the impression of whiter teeth. Other problems that porcelain veneers can rectify include teeth that are worn down, chipped, misaligned, or have gaps between them.
The procedure and its outcome
When going for porcelain veneers, it usually entails three trips to the dentist. The first for a consultation, and the next two to create and apply the veneers. After a consultation with your dentist to prepare yourself for what to expect, you’ll have an X-ray and undergo relevant preparation – such as having ½ mm of enamel removed, have impressions of your teeth made, then proceed with the last stage; bonding. Special glue will cement the veneer to your teeth, which will then harden due to a beam – and finally, any excess cement will be removed and your teeth evaluated. Generally lasting between 5 and 10 years, it is a treatment worth investing in – financially and orally.
Posted in: Dental Veneers
Tags: celebrity smiles, misaligned teeth, Porcelain Veneers, stained teeth, tooth colour
| January 8, 2011 at 10:55 am | No comment
Anti-Aging Cosmetic Dentistry
A survey by Cosmetic News magazine has revealed that sun damage is still the most significant cause of ageing treated by UK doctors. Despite years of annual warnings over the dangers of UV exposure and spending too long in the sun, popular habit is still very much rooted in whipping everything off as soon as the clouds disappear for a couple of days. Part of this is understandable, especially in the north of the UK where most people see more lottery wins than they do a full week of sunshine, but it is when people go abroad and have a much stronger sun to deal with that they often make serious mistakes with their skin care.
Getting out in the fresh air and sunshine is good for you, but moving in to summer it is always important to make sure you use sun cream if you are planning on spending all day outside, and it is advisable to cover up or wear a hat when the sun is at its strongest in the middle of the day.
Although medical science is progressing constantly, prevention is by far and away better than cure. People automatically accept the need to clean their teeth at least twice a day to ensure their dental health, so trashing their skin with over-exposure to the sun seems comically short sighted. Whereas advances in cosmetic dentistry mean they can slap a new set of dental veneers over teeth that have been ignored, making your smile appear as youthful and flawless as a teenager’s, no one can provide you with a totally new skin. Not yet anyway. Be careful.
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Veneers
Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Veneers
| April 22, 2010 at 10:47 am | No comment
Porcelain Veneers For A Touch Of Hollywood
I’m sure you will agree that first impressions count. Imagine that if every time you smiled you were very confident that your teeth were as straight and as sparklingly white as a Hollywood film star. Well thanks to cosmetic dentistry you can be! Dental veneers are wafer thin shaped porcelain pieces that attach to the front of the teeth which means that you can say goodbye to stained, crooked or damaged teeth forever.
The easiest way to think of dental veneers is in the same way as false finger nails. Veneers are bonded to the front of the teeth in a quick and painless way leaving you with a perfect and dazzling smile.
You should consider dental veneers if you have damaged or chipped teeth; stained teeth from food, wine, coffee and smoking; crooked teeth, for teeth that are not overly crooked; also for spaces and gaps between your teeth, dental veneers can correct all of these problems.
There are two materials that are used to make dental veneers, a composite material and porcelain. Porcelain veneers are by far the more popular option as they are much stronger, they do not stain as easily, are much more natural looking and they will last much longer. Porcelain dental veneers can last up to five or ten years whereas composite veneers will last for a year or two at most. Of course to make your veneers last as long as possible it is important to follow a good oral hygiene routine and to visit your dentist at least every 6 months.
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Veneers, Porcelain Veneers
Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Veneers, Porcelain Veneers
| April 7, 2010 at 3:47 pm | No comment
Pain Free Fillings On The Horizon
No one would argue with the theory that if some dental procedures weren’t incredibly uncomfortable then more people might receive their recommended, regular check-up. Unfortunately, it only takes one bad experience (or even just an average one really) with a dentist’s drill and someone can be put off for life, often not attending even when they have strong suspicions of a problem. These people wouldn’t even start to consider visiting a cosmetic dentist for an aesthetic reason, and so therefore not only deny themselves excellent dental health but also a potentially life-changing perfect smile.
The good news for these drill-phobes is that there is rapid progress being made in the field of plasma cavity treatment, meaning no need for the always uncomfortable, often painful, drilling required before a filling. The way this new technique works is to blast the affected tooth with a stream of cold plasma, which is simply a bunch of atoms which have been ionised (stripped of one or more of their elections to give them a charge). This plasma kills the bacteria in the cavity, leaving it ready for filling, and the patient doesn’t feel a thing!
Removing the drilling element from dental work will be a boon for many potential patients, and it may open their minds to a range of other beneficial dental procedures, such as using dental veneers to cover crooked teeth and close gaps. The most common type used are porcelain veneers and, following a small amount of preparation, are simply “cemented” over the top of existing teeth to form a new, perfect, hardwearing smile over the old one. Regardless of whether less drilling really will increase enthusiasm for cosmetic procedures, this is one medical advance which is sure to improve overall dental health in every community.
Posted in: Dental Veneers, Porcelain Veneers, cosmetic dentist
Tags: Cavity Flling, cosmetic dentist, Dental Procedures, Dental Veneers, Porcelain Veneers
| February 9, 2010 at 11:35 am | No comment
No Excuse For A Great Smile
Having crooked or misaligned teeth can have a serious impact on your confidence. Are you the only one not smiling in your holiday photos? Do you feel self conscious when giving a presentation at work? You are not alone, with surveys showing that a huge proportion of people in the Western world would change something about their teeth if they had the chance. Well perhaps you do.
Before After
The science of cosmetic dentistry is evolving all of the time and so if all you know of orthodontics is a mass of metal wires then perhaps you might want to look again. There are all kinds of different treatments available now, some that are best for making slight alterations and others that can completely transform your bite, face and smile.
The most striking and immediate effect you will see is with dental veneers. These are essentially little shields of material cemented on to the front of your existing teeth, covering up any discoloured, chipped or uneven teeth along the way. They can also be used to close gaps between teeth and can be used to literally build a brand new, perfect smile right over the top of your existing one. Dental veneers can be made from a variety of materials but the most popular is porcelain.
This kind of treatment can be expensive but the vast majority of dental clinics offer some kind of credit and payment scheme, allowing you to spread the cost over a number of months. Having the renewed confidence that a new, perfect smile can bring can transform your life, and with such easy finance options available there aren’t many reasons left not to go for it.
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Veneers, Orthodontics
Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Veneers, Orthodontics
| January 15, 2010 at 11:58 am | 1 comment
The Power Of Veneers
Despite the continued rise in elective cosmetic treatments in the UK, many people are still at a complete loss as to what cosmetic dentistry could do for them. This is most likely because when many people think of cosmetic procedures they think of intrusive surgical options, such as breast enlargement or liposuction, when in reality most people’s smiles can be transformed without any surgery whatsoever.
The most common way of turning crooked or uneven teeth in to that classic Hollywood smile is with the use of dental veneers. These are essentially little shields of material attached to the front of the tooth with a type of dental cement, and can be made from a variety of materials, yet the most common are porcelain veneers. They do not “fix” damaged or misaligned teeth, but they allow your dentist to build a new, straighter, brighter smile on top of your existing one.
Veneers can cover up teeth that are chipped or discoloured, and can also be used to close prominent gaps between existing teeth. They are not a be all and end all in regards to a perfect smile though, as severely crooked teeth will need to be moved using more traditional orthodontic methods first.
The first step towards deciding if veneers are suitable for you is to speak to a good cosmetic dentist. They will be able to take a detailed look at your mouth and tell you exactly whether they think veneers can help and if any additional dental work is needed first. After this meeting you will be armed with all the facts and costs and be able to make an informed decision over how you wish to proceed.
Posted in: Dental Veneers, Porcelain Veneers
Tags: Cosmetic Procedures, Dental Veneers, Porcelain Veneers
| December 17, 2009 at 9:21 am | No comment
