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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
Don’t let the winter months get you down – London teeth whitening can brighten your day
It is a well-known fact that the weather and seasonal changes can have a massive influence on a person’s mood. With the temperature dropping and the nights drawing in, winter is well and truly on its way.
As darkness descends yet again, there is no need to despair, as winter doesn’t have to be a dull and gloomy time. You can go a long way towards brightening each winter day with a smile that sparkles, thanks to new and improved tooth whitening techniques, which are sure to shift those seasonal blues.
What teeth whitening options do I have?
There are plenty of ways to achieve whiter teeth and a more radiant smile and the benefits are self evident, with a better smile meaning more confidence, which translates to a happier you, in both your social and professional life. There are three main kinds of tooth whitening experiences available, so everybody is sure to find a way to improve their smile, which can fit both their lifestyle and their budget.
Enlighten Deep Bleach:
Utilises a super seal extreme whitening system, which is guaranteed to provide excellent results. This simple system negates the need for any sort of light activation or high concentration gels and it is a market leader in tooth whitening.
Ramp home whitening:
This is a gel based system made by Enlighten, which gently ‘ramps up’ the concentration of the gel used, in order to give a perfect white smile over the course of 15 days. Patients can subsequently use a ‘mini ramp’ kit, which works over a shorter duration of six days, if they want to ‘top up’ the whiteness of their treated teeth.
Zoom laser teeth whitening:
This is a super speedy option, which is capable of enhancing the whiteness of a smile by as many as 10 shades in as little as an hour!
Posted in: Teeth Whitening
Tags: home whitening, Professional teeth whitening, Tooth whitening, White smiles
| November 24, 2011 at 1:37 pm | No comment
Teeth Whitening to Brighten Your Smile at Your London Dentist
Is the discolouration of your smile grating your nerves? Would you give almost anything for a reason to smile all day long? Well, there is a way you can do this and that way is teeth whitening. Teeth whitening is a very simple cosmetic treatment that your dentist can offer you. Of course, there are some home kits you can buy from the local supermarket but the professionals are the only ones who know how to do it right.
Why do teeth become discoloured?
Your teeth can get stained and ruin your smile in a number of ways. This is often based on the way we live our lives and can happen through things like drinking coffee and red wine or smoking. It can even happen because of certain medication you have been taking. It may be because of age that your teeth have lost their pearly whiteness or through tooth decay and fillings or even if they have been knocked a few times, as this damages the nerves and blood vessels inside your teeth.
Restore your tooth whiteness
Teeth whitening is basically a way to restore the original whiteness of your teeth. The procedure itself depends on a number of things, such as what type of stains you have and where it is located. This will then impact on the amount of time the whitening gel will be used, the concentrate of peroxide inside the gel and the intensity of light used to whiten the discoloration of the teeth.
The best bit about tooth whitening is that it is practically painless. Your teeth may feel a little sensitive after the treatment, but after a short while the discomfort should subside and you can go about your life exactly how you used to – but with a much whiter and confident looking smile.
Posted in: Teeth Whitening
Tags: cosmetic treatment, discolouration, Teeth Whitening, Tooth whitening
| October 29, 2011 at 12:12 pm | No comment
Are you too embarrassed to smile?
We all have small things we want to change about ourselves. Whether it’s a little extra weight from the holiday you don’t seem to be able to get rid of, the misshapen nose you and your siblings inherited from your parents, or just a set of teeth that really need a new spruce of life.
With cosmetic dentistry seeing new advances in technology, equipment and methods on an almost daily basis, dental changes we’ve always wanted to make are now a reality.
Teeth Whitening
One very popular form of cosmetic dentistry is teeth whitening. Teeth can be stained by many things, from tobacco to coffee and tea and even fruits. To help bring a new shine back to your smile two forms of whitening are very common.
In-surgery whitening is done at the dental studio using a whitening laser or gel. The procedure can take as little as 15 minutes and results are noticeable almost immediately. The downside to this instant result is that it can be obviousness you’ve had work done. The affect is also not as long lasting as at-home whitening.
At-home whitening is also proving very popular. The treatment is done at home with a whitening kit which can be purchased from a dentist. Trays with whitening bleach are worn for a number of hours each day, over a pre-determined number of days or weeks, depending on the level of whitening you’re after.
While at-home whitening takes much longer than in-surgery, the results are generally accepted to be better and much longer lasting.
Dental veneers
Dental veneers are often called the ‘ultimate smile makeover’ because of their ability to fix just about any cosmetic dental problem.
Veneers are thin laminates that are cemented onto natural teeth and this method has caused them to be referred to as fake nails but for teeth! The laminates can be coloured to match the surrounding teeth and are a perfect way of covering chipped or crooked teeth, giving the patient a complete smile overhaul!
Veneers and whitening are just two ways to cosmetically enhance your teeth and give you a smile celebrities on the red carpet would envy.
Posted in: Smile Makeover
Tags: Embarrassed by smile, Smile Makeovers, Tooth whitening, veneers
| September 1, 2011 at 8:00 am | No comment
The stars of Hollywood and their gleaming smiles
They have been entertaining us for generations. However, some stars weren’t naturally born with good looks and, in particular to their dental health, this has been altered for the good of their career. worldental.org recently carried out research into stars which have paid over $50,000 for their dental care which took into consideration implant, veneers and other smile makeover treatment.
Implants and veneers can range from $5,000 to $40,000 and depends on the quantity of teeth in need of repair and the dentist chosen. Other commonly found forms of treatment include teeth whitening which is not as costly as other forms of treatment but just as important to them.
Who are the most well-known dental professionals to the stars?
Dr. Kevin Sands clients include Robert Downey Jr., Charlie Sheen and Britney Spears where he treats his patients out of his Los Angeles practice. Based in New York is Dr. Catrise Austin whose respected clients include Isaac Hayes and Toni Braxton. Apart from these personalities, who else is well-known for having dental treatment?
The many that have opted
Zac Efron has become a teenage sensation but when he first started his spell in the stars his wide front tooth gap was not up to grade. It is reported that he spent $10,000 having his gap sorted and for his teeth to be whiter.
The movie star Tom Cruise has not always had a perfect smile. Even in his thirties, Cruise’s teeth were misaligned but after spending a reported $30,000 in straightening them this has been a wise investment for his film career.
During her earlier days, Catherine Zeta Jones had a large gap between her front teeth along with fang-shaped canine teeth. Apparently, she had porcelain veneers attached to her teeth that cost her a substantial teeth whitening bill.
Nicholas Cage is one of the most respected actors of his time but his teeth haven’t always been as good. Even as recent as 2003, he was seen sporting silver braces on his lower teeth which have helped to correct his crooked gnashers. Once his braces were removed, Cage had teeth whitening treatment to give him with the bright smile he has now.
The look of Hollywood for yourself
By asking a highly trained professional at Umbrella Smiles about their Hollywood smile makeover will enable you to find out about the range of dental treatments which can help improve your own smile.
Posted in: Celebrity, Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Tags: Celeb smiles, Dental costs, Hollywood Smiles, Tooth whitening
| July 8, 2011 at 9:25 am | No comment
DIY Teeth Whitening Causing Permanent Damage
With around 100,000 people in the UK undergoing dental whitening treatment each year, it should probably come as no surprise that others are seeking a cheaper alternative and finding ‘do it yourself’ methods on the internet. However, these un-scientific remedies can actually cause lasting damage to the teeth, gums and enamel, causing teeth to darken in colour and become more sensitive. (more…)
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry News, Teeth Whitening
Tags: London, Tooth whitening, Tooth whitening London
| November 9, 2010 at 12:32 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…)
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry News
Tags: London, Tooth whitening, Tooth whitening London
| June 23, 2010 at 8:50 am | No comment
