Archive for the “Smile Makeover” Category

Is Cosmetic Dentistry the Key to Electoral Success?

The British Dental Health Foundation discovered, in a recent survey, that over 70% of those questioned believe that people with a healthy smile have an increased likelihood of success. This information couldn’t be more relevant with the general election looming, and it’s certainly something that the candidates will have taken into account. Is the secret to electoral success a winning smile?

The importance of a healthy smile was outlined by Doctor Nigel Carter, the Chief Executive of the British Dental Healthy Foundation, who explained that people are more likely to warm to those with a pleasant smile and teeth are often the first thing people notice about each other. So, it seems that the smile of the electoral candidates might have a significant impact on their chances of success.

Of course, this has implications for the rest of us too. It’s in our best interests to keep our teeth healthy and our smiles looking good as a healthy looking smile can significantly influence the way people think about us. For those of use who are not pleased with our smiles then there are plenty of cosmetic dental treatments that can help to significantly improve the appearance of a smile. For example, the smile makeovers offered by many cosmetic dentists are the perfect way to improve your self esteem and confidence if you’re not happy with the appearance of your smile. So many people have had their lives turned around by cosmetic dentistry and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able too either.

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| May 5, 2010 at 3:08 pm | No comment

Smile Your Way To A Healthier Heart

Cosmetic DentistryScientists in Canada have just released a study suggesting that staying happy is the key to reducing your risk of heart disease. Their wonderfully unround sample group of 1739 volunteers received a happiness rating of between 1 and 5 (5 being the happiest) based upon their answers in an interview, with the study concluding that over 10 years, the risk of developing heart disease was 22% lower for each additional happiness point. At the same time, depression appeared to increase the chances by 4%.

Although the study methodology isn’t entirely flawless, for example some people with high happiness scores may not actually be that happy, and vice versa, it does highlight possible links between positive thinking and good health, something that has been linked before through studies in placebo treatments. If this is really the case, then perhaps it’s a good reason for people who are unhappy with the appearance of their smile to do something about it, increasing their happiness and thus potentially reducing the risk of heart disease.

There are a range of cosmetic dentistry procedures that you can explore to improve the appearance of your smile. These range from full on cosmetic dental surgery, all the way through to simple teeth whitening kits that you can use at home. If you do feel that a smile makeover could improve your confidence and therefore your quality of life, many cosmetic dentists offer no obligation consultations where you will be able to discuss the options available to you. With more and more people opting for cosmetic dental procedures and their prices coming down all of the time, why not treat yourself? You never know, it may have more benefits than you realise.

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| February 22, 2010 at 4:14 pm | No comment

Boob Bombs Nothing To Smile About

The gleeful scaremongering of the American press has now turned its attention to the realm of cosmetic surgery, with coverage of an MI5 investigation in to bombs being sown inside suicide bombers by cosmetic surgeons. Quite what the likelihood of this actually happening is anyone’s guess, but it has British spooks worried enough for them to set up a dedicated team of agents to look in to it. The theory has been confirmed as plausible by NHS surgeons, claiming that a small amount of explosive could be inserted in the buttocks or abdomen, or behind the breasts in women, inside a sealed plastic sack, with the bomber activating it with an injection. With these “boob bombs” undetectable by conventional security scanners it will be a brave diabetic who takes their insulin pen out mid-flight.

Fortunately we are yet to see any reports of explosive teeth, although one Indonesian man did recently receive compensation from a cigarette company after one of their products exploded in his mouth, taking 6 teeth with it. It’s amazing the lengths some people will go for a smile makeover, although the compensation should prove more than enough to get any resultant bite problems sorted out. In fact this is a little celebrated element of the development of cosmetic dentistry techniques, the fact that more and more victims of accidents or violence are now able to have their smile rebuilt rather than live their life forever carrying the scars of their bad luck.

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| February 5, 2010 at 4:47 pm | 1 comment

Cost Efficient Smile Makeovers

Most people have some feature of their body that they don’t feel 100% comfortable with. In fact it’s such a common fact of life that phrases such as “Does my bum look big in this?” have become clichés quoted as often as the greatest works of philosophy and literature. In terms of body shape, often a change of diet and more regular exercise will produce the desired effect, but if you’re not comfortable with your smile then there is not a lot you can do to improve it without professional help.

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This can be a stumbling block for some as they feel slightly embarrassed by seeking professional cosmetic help, and they automatically assume that it will be incredibly expensive. This is not necessarily true as with continuing advances in the field of smile makeovers, the cost of treatments is coming down all of the time. Many clinics also offer very sensible credit plans to help spread the cost of treatments.

Many cosmetic dentists offer free consultations where they can examine your current bite, teeth alignment and what you want your smile to look like, and advise on exactly what course of treatment they think in required to get there. One method of smile makeover which is becoming more and more common is using porcelain veneers. This method involves using a series of tooth shaped porcelain “shields” to essentially build a new smile over your old one, filling in any existing gaps and providing a bright, straight smile. Porcelain veneers aren’t suitable for everyone however, and some people may require additional orthodontic work to prepare their bite first. That said, if you are unsatisfied with your smile then you’ll never know what is possible until you speak to a cosmetic dentist, so why wait?

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| January 11, 2010 at 12:25 pm | No comment

Smile Like The Stars

Movie stars seem to have all the luck. Not only do they exist in a world of glitz and glamour, getting paid to do something they love, they also seem to have been gifted with the best genes available. Perfect hair, great bone structure, and those fantastic dazzling bright smiles that are flashed at the world time and time again at premiers and award shows the world over. Or that’s the illusion they’re happy for you to believe anyway.

The truth is that it is incredibly hard to maintain dazzling white teeth, even with an excellent dental health routine. This is because our lives are full of foodstuffs and drinks that stain our teeth, and sometimes even brushing, flossing and using mouthwash regularly will not prevent discolouration occurring eventually. Movie stars are no different, but they will employ one or all of a collection of teeth whitening and smile makeover treatments to make sure they’re smile stays as white as possible.

The most common treatments for lightly stained teeth involve a bleaching process where your dentist will ask you to wear a mouth tray containing a mild bleaching agent. This can be done either in surgery under supervision or you may elect for an at-home system that you can do as and when you have the time. This treatment is normally best for patients with only light staining, as for heavier stains a scale and polish is normally recommended. This is when your dentist uses electric instruments to polish plaque or tarter from the surface of the teeth.

There are several other types of teeth whitening treatments available but speaking to a cosmetic dentist will avail you of all your options and which solution would be best for you.

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| December 17, 2009 at 9:58 am | 1 comment