What is Invisalign?
Your smile is the first thing that people notice about you when they meet you for the first time. Crooked, chipped, or misaligned teeth not only ruin your facial esthetics but also have a negative effect on your personality. A survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry revealed that people who have a charming smile are often perceived as being friendlier and more intelligent than those who have a flawed smile. Conventional metal braces are one of the best options for correcting tooth misalignment. However, many people avoid orthodontic treatment with braces owing to their conspicuous metallic appearance. Moreover, metal braces are not comfortable to wear and can…
How much is a dental checkup
No matter how meticulously you brush and floss every day, regular check-up visits to your dentist are necessary to enjoy good oral hygiene and a pearly white, beautiful smile. In this blog post we look at the costs of a dental checkup, however please note that whilst we mention NHS we are a fully private dentist. Why Dental Check-ups are Necessary? While brushing and flossing daily is good for your oral health, these measures are sometimes not enough to prevent teeth cavities and gum problems. This is because – despite your best efforts – the bristles of a toothbrush or the thread of floss are unable to penetrate and clean…
Dental Smile Makeovers – Why, what, how & the results
Dental smile makeovers have had a lot of press over the years, the TV show Extreme Makeover very often used dentistry as a way to radically improve and enhance a person’s smile, after all, everyone wants a great smile. Why does a dental smile makeover make such a difference? One of the key reasons is that your teeth provide support for your face, particularly your lips and cheeks. Many people like to have a youthful look with no lines and wrinkles around their mouth, if teeth are lost or are not in the correct position then they may not be pushing out from the inside of the cheeks quite so much,…
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…