What are the best teeth whitening kits for 2020?

Teeth whitening is the only common procedure in dentistry, primarily because it is possible to whiten almost anyone’s teeth with very little preparation, in very little time and at relatively low cost. But with so many options available from DIY whitening kits, to whitening toothpaste and dental practice whitening, how do you know which one is the best whitening kit to use? This article is written primarily for our patients looking for teeth whitening in Victoria and Belgravia, but if you’re reading from elsewhere it will also be incredibly useful. How does teeth whitening work? Organic molecules have a tendency to reflect light in different ways, sometimes they reflect light in such…

Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?

“Is cosmetic dentistry safe?” or “are there any adverse effects associated with cosmetic treatment?” are commonly asked questions. We are here to answer them for you. To know whether cosmetic dentistry is safe, it is best we learn about the different types of procedures dentists perform to restore smiles with cosmetic dental treatments. What is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry involves all dental procedures that are aimed at removing dental defects, and restoring your smile and personality by ensuring an aesthetic harmony between the size, color, and shape of your teeth and gums, a good cosmetic dentist will also take into account your facial features. Cosmetic dentistry requires a team effort by dental…

how to find the best cosmetic dentist

How to Find the Best Cosmetic Dentist

With more and more people looking to have a range of cosmetic treatments, including dentistry, it’s becoming increasingly important to know how to find a top rated cosmetic dentist near you. This blog post will go through cosmetic dental procedures, what your options could be and then how to find the best cosmetic dentist near you. What is cosmetic dentistry In our opinion, or dentistry should be cosmetic, after all, who wants ugly dentistry? However, classically the definition of cosmetic dentistry is “any treatment designed to improve the appearance  of your teeth and smile“. This typically involves 4 specific treatment areas: Straightening crooked teeth. Rebuilding broken down teeth. Whitening dark teeth.…

Tooth Retainers

Tooth Retainers – The Straight Talking Truth

The first thing to get straight (pun intended) is to identify what we mean about a tooth retainer. When you have orthodontics to have straight teeth you will typically have 2 devices: An active device – this will move your teeth to their new position. A passive device – this holds your teeth in the new position after the active device has done its work People generally use the term ‘retainer’ interchangeably between an active and passive device however, this is not correct. A retainer is a passive device and holds your teeth in the new position after the orthodontic treatment has moved them from their original position. Having said…