Teeth whitening isn`t just a method of giving you brighter and healthier looking teeth, it can also give you much needed confidence in the form of a smile make-over. A City of London dentist has been advising their clients on the different methods that are now available, and at a much appreciated cheaper price. It used to cost thousands to have a whiter and brighter smile. Today we have technicians who travel around to homes and salons providing a very good service in teeth whitening, they use a gel and a machine that produces a bright blue and intense light source. They protect the gums and mouth from burning with a gum shield made from a soft rubber, this goes in the mouth much the same way as a sports gum shield. The gel is painted onto the teeth, and the light shines on the gel to make it react with the teeth’s enamel. This makes the teeth whiter and brighter for around a year. You will need to have it done in three 15 minutes bouts, but it is done in the same session and the whole thing lasts around an hour. Afterwards you will need to avoid things like red wine, colourful cocktails and certain foods that will re-stain your teeth and undo the work of the technician. You`ll be given a diet sheet and although you`ll miss your coffee and tea as well, you`ll be pleased at the progress and have that confident smile again to show all your friends and clients.
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Teeth Whitening made easy and affordable, by a City of London dentist
August 7th, 2010Smile makeover’s explained by a City of London dentist
February 10th, 2010
In the medical professional they have surgeons and cosmetic surgeons, most people know the difference. In dentistry the difference is the same, there are cosmetic dentists and there are dentists. However, in this profession there is a third category which incorporates the skills of both a conventional dentist and a cosmetic dentist; according to a City of London dentist. These dentists will treat you for the usual problems we have with our teeth, but they can also use their artistic skills to embrace cosmetic dentistry as well. This usually comes in the manner of teeth whitening, and covering up defects on our teeth such as a gap or a chipped tooth. Veneers are a widely used method that many dentists now embrace to give their patients the smile they always wanted, this can also have a psychological affect on the patient and greatly increase their confidence. A dentist will not do cosmetic surgery just for the sake of it; dentists are a breed of professionals that pride themselves on helping their patients to keep their teeth in good working order. When the patient is into a routine of good oral hygiene care, a dentist will do what they can to improve any defects to assist the patient’s welfare. This will include improvement of a discoloured tooth, a chipped or misaligned tooth, and a veneer is a quick and easy way of accomplishing this. It is exactly what it says on the tin, it is a thin artificial tooth piece that fits over the rogue tooth in the same way a false nail does. This is what a smile makeover is, although it can also come in the form of teeth whitening using a bleaching agent and an ultra violet light. This method of smile makeover is usually carried out in salons by contract technicians as there is no need to pre-prep the tooth as a veneer requires. The veneer is simply cemented on a skimmed tooth.
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Firmer lips with Botox from London W1 dentist
December 13th, 2009
Botox is a bacterial toxin, safe for use in the human body, injected into the facial muscles to plump and firm, remove wrinkles and make you look younger. Once associated solely with Hollywood celebrities, the use of Botox has become more widespread as it has become more affordable and a treatment now is little more unusual than a nail appointment.
Botox is a type of dermal filler that improves the appearance of skin by using the naturally occurring hyaluronic acid to firm the lines caused by muscle movement in the face. It does this by blocking signals that are usually transferred between the muscles, thereby reducing their activity.
Results can usually be seen one or two days after the treatment, but improvements in the skin will continue for up to a month after treatment. In most cases results will remain for about four months before requiring a top-up. The treatment is relatively painless and only involves a few small injections. These can be made even less uncomfortable by using an anaesthetic gel on the area to be injected. Some inflammation of the area may occur after the treatment but this will usually subside relatively quickly.
More and more London W1 dentists are offering Botox as part of a wider smile makeover. After all, a beautiful smile needs a beautiful mouth to make it complete. The firm and healthy looking appearance of Botox is the perfect accompaniment for new dental work.
Dermal fillers form London W1 dentist firm facial muscles and frame smile
October 14th, 2009
More and more cosmetic dentists are now offering small scale cosmetic facial procedures as part of an overall smile makeover. After all, the mouth and facial tissue surrounds your smile and every beautiful picture needs an equally beautiful frame. Sagging facial tissue and wrinkles can now be combated by a range of dermal fillers including collagen and hyaluronic acid. These fillers firm and fill facial tissues providing a healthier and fuller appearance that enhances a beautiful smile.
Dermal fillers, like all cosmetic surgery, were once the sole preserve of the rich and famous but they are now increasingly affordable. This greater availability has removed some of the stigma attached to cosmetic enhancers and having a dermal filler injection is now no more unusual than having a haircut.
If applied by a trained professional dermal fillers carry little or no risk and because treatments are only temporary any risk of permanent damage due to bad treatment is reduced. Most of the common dermal fillers use compounds such as hyaluronic acid which already exist naturally in the body, further reducing the risk of a bad reaction to treatment. Hyaluronic acid is the substance in the skin that gives it a plump and healthy appearance.
Treatmenst are usually carried out under a local anaesthetic to make it more comfortable, and for those who don’t like needles this can be applied by using an anaesthetic cream applied half an hour before. The whole procedure should take little more than half an hour from start to finish and will involve no surgical cutting of skin or tissue. Results usually begin to show after a couple of days and can last up to four months before a top up treatment is required. Ask a London W1 dentist about dermal fillers and you could have a healthy and full looking frame for your smile.
Achieve the perfect smile with a smile makeover at London W1 dentist
September 17th, 2009
Smiling is one of the most important means of human communication. The smile can be fundamental to how people perceive you. It can be building block for a relationship or even a new job. Smiling reveals more about us to others than any other expression or words we might use.
It is the strong human association with the smile that makes having one you are happy and confident with so important. A smile makeover can enhance the quality of your smile by using a variety of different cosmetic dental procedures. Composite bonding, veneers, whitening can all improve the overall quality of your smile. After all, if you can makeover a house or a car why not do the same for your smile. It does come with you everywhere.
Smile makeovers can be individually tailored to coordinate with other aspects of your face, including skin tone and hair colour. The shape and size of your features as well as existing teeth and lips will also need to be factored in to the process. A London W1 dentist will be able to talk through with you all these factors and develop a plan based on your personal preferences. It will also be possible to alter the colour, balance and alignment of your existing dental structures to fit with the agreed smile makeover blueprint. Some treatments will also be able to favourably alter your profile by adjusting the position of cheeks and lips.
Discolouration can be countered by staining or bleaching the teeth to look whiter and any existing damage to teeth such as cracks or cavities will be repaired as part of the wider makeover process. The dentist will be able to use new 3D technology and intra-oral cameras to project how the smile makeover will look when complete, to give you a sound idea of how the alterations can enhance your appearance. Bite analysis and gum-contouring are also commonly used in smile makeover procedures. Essentially, there are very few obstacles to achieving the smile you have always dreamed of.
Although smile makeovers can be fairly expensive, a London W1 dentist will be able to show you how just a few simple procedures can greatly improve the appearance of your smile. Call 020 7935 5332 to make an appointment with Dr Neera Maini .
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Getting Your Smile Makeover In West London
February 14th, 2009
Even though you may keep up with proper dental care and alignment procedures, you may still need a smile makeover from time to time. Typically, this includes a range of services that are designed for the sake of appearance, as opposed to dental health. Without a question, having these procedures done can be the perfect reward for having reached some goal, or even to celebrate some passing some type of milestone. Fortunately, you will find that there are a number of dentists in West London that are specially trained to give you the most beautiful smile possible.
Aside from teeth whitening, there are a number of other things your dentist can do to make your teeth more attractive. This includes altering their basic shape and size in order to create harmony and balance within your mouth. Your dentist will also take the motions of your mouth and face into consideration when shaping your teeth. As may be expected, what looks attractive on someone else may not work for you. Therefore, this tends to be a highly individual process.
Once your teeth are reshaped, it will be time to start working on improving their color. For example, if your teeth have become stained from drinking coffee or smoking, whitening agents can remove all of that discoloration. In addition, your dentist will also look for ways make sure that veneers, fillings, and the natural color of your teeth all combine to match your face and hair coloring.
When you go for a smile makeover, you will be amazed at how much more attractive you will look. You may even wish you had gone for this type of procedure when you were younger. That said, if you are still thinking to put these procedures off for a few more years, consider that your teeth will only become less attractive as time goes by. On the other hand, you can enjoy a beautiful smile now, and have it for the rest of your life.
Get a Smile Makeover at your West London Dental Clinic
January 11th, 2009
Visiting your West London Dental Clinic seeking a smile makeover can be a very informative process. You will tell your dentist that you want a smile makeover and you may or may not walk out with one that day. Your West London dentist will perform a complete oral examination and treatment plan for your dental and cosmetic needs and desires. Your smile makeover may contain various dental therapies that can involve: 1) teeth whitening; 2) bonding; 3) porcelain veneers; 4) dental crowns and/or bridges; 5) orthodontics; 6) decrease in a gummy smile if needed; and, 7) maxillofacial surgery.
This dental exam and treatment plan should always be performed in order to address your dental needs and to map out a strategy to treat you dentally. A complete oral examination should include: a complete intra-oral exam; radiographs; study models; a complete periodontal charting; and, an occlusal exam. If dental caries, gum disease(s) or bite problems are present, your West London dentist should treat these prior to your smile makeover. You may choose not the have this other dental work performed, however if you choose not to do so, you can later create more serious problems and even negatively affect your smile makeover. Many of these dental problems do not take long to fix at all.
Your West London dentist will then describe what is going to be involved in your smile makeover. When you visit your West London dentist the shape of your face your look, skin, teeth, hair colour, gum tissues, and lips, will all be considered. The treatment can include: 1) teeth contouring, whitening, and or bonding; 2) porcelain veneers; 3) changing old amalgams into composite fillings; and, 4) possible dental implants, crowns, dental bridges, partial dentures and full dentures. The dentist may have to increase the height of your bite if your have excessive wearing of your teeth, or if your face looks collapsed (i.e., shorter than normal). If this procedure is required, the dentist will make sure that your can tolerate this bite opening, and also make sure that your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are functioning properly. Your dentist will make sure that your bite and TMJ function normally anytime a tooth is restored. Your dentist will present your treatment plan before beginning, and if you do not want to get involved in certain procedures, or these procedures will lead to financial problems, your dentist can always come up with a treatment plan to suit your needs, wants, and financial budget.
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