April 8th, 2011
Many of the style makeovers that the Hollywood stars use to keep themselves looking fabulous are out of reach for most people, especially if they involve expensive plastic surgery procedures. But there are affordable things available on your high street that you can do to make yourself look extra special and give your self confidence a boost while you’re at it
When you meet a new person or are listening to a speech at a meeting, consider how your eyes tend to be drawn towards the person’s mouth. This is natural as the words are coming from there. Isn’t it important then to make sure your mouth looks as good as it possible can? Dull or stained teeth might be stopping your mouth from looking as great as it can.
Drinking tea, coffee, red wine and fizzy cola drinks, not to mention smoking tobacco, can all make your teeth become stained over a period of time. Just the aging process too, while making our hair turn more grey, leaves our teeth duller than they used to be in our youth. Teeth whitening procedures can eliminate this.
Whether you choose to undergo teeth whitening treatment at the dental surgery or purchase a kit ‘over the counter’, as it were, and carry it out at home, the results of teeth whitening can be very worthwhile indeed. Some of these treatments can restore teeth to the whitest shade that is possible in teeth. So ask your City of London dentist today about the different types of teeth whitening treatment that are available and start to feel eminently proud of your smile once more.
February 21st, 2011
One of the main reasons that many of us in London W1 turn to cosmetic dentistry is because of our teeth becoming discoloured over time. It is easily rectified, but the real cause of the problem should be recognised in the beginning so that we do not keep falling into the same trap- after all, there are only so many times that you can keep whitening your teeth before the enamel gives up fighting.
The causes behind the discolouration in our teeth lies in what we put in our mouths on a daily basis over and over again. Acids from food and drink can stain and though we clean our teeth regularly, your teeth will discolour if bombarded everyday-have you ever tried getting a beetroot or red wine stain out of a white shirt- now imagine that on your teeth.
Another award winning discoloration duo are cigarettes and coffee. Again, using the white shirt analogy- nicotine and caffeine are incredible notorious for ruining the colour of your teeth. There are a lot of ingredients put in foods, especially curries that are there to ‘enhance’ the look of the food, but you can be sure, they are going to have the same affect on your teeth too unless you remove them. Good oral hygiene should help you to prevent your teeth becoming stained and if need be, a gentle whitening toothpaste should keep your teeth in check but if the problem persists, then you should have a chat with your dentist.
February 16th, 2011
Although we would all like to cling onto our youth there are certain changes which affect our bodies as we get older. One of these, and it is as natural as the greying of your hair, is your teeth losing their brilliant, white sheen. Teeth can become stained or grown dull as a result of drinking such things as red wine, cola and tea and coffee. Thankfully your dentist can help; having dull or stained teeth is not something that simply has to be put up with.
Dentists offer a number of solutions that are available in the surgery. Some of them involve the stains being blasted off with high pressure solution that is fired at the teeth. Another method is with special bleaching gel that is applied to trays worn over your teeth. They might be worn in the surgery for a time or taken home and worn in your own time for the gel to work on your stained teeth.
Some of these kits are available in retailers such as supermarkets and pharmacies. They can be extremely effective, not to mention affordable, and they are done in your own time without having to visit your dentist.
If you feel embarrassed about the shade of your teeth, whether they are badly stained or have just become rather dull with the passage of time, you might want to consider getting some sort of teeth whitening treatment. The boost to your confidence will be palpable, allowing you to smile with confidence in social occasions. Your London W1 dentist will have all the information you will need to make a decision.
February 4th, 2011
The ability to smile with ease can make social occasions so much easier. When you meet new people, a smile can relax them and make you seem confident. But if you have stained or chipped teeth you might be ashamed about showing off your smile in public. Thankfully dental veneers, available from London W1 dentists, can help with this and give you a beautiful mouth that you will want to show off.
Dental veneers are basically coverings that are fixed to the front of an unsightly tooth to improve its appearance. They are usually made from porcelain which is light weight but extremely hard wearing. Porcelain represents a great advance in dental veneer technology because they can be so thin. The thicker the veneer is the more of the existing tooth has to be removed to accommodate it. This means that the process was often irreversible. Modern dental veneers are so thin that nothing usually needs to be taken off.
What’s more, advances in dental surgery technology means that dental veneers can be fitted with incredible speed. It is now possible for dentists to take a single digital x-ray of the mouth, send the data to an online milling machine and then receive the dental veneer in about six minutes, ready to be fitted.
Your dentist will be able to match the veneer to your surrounding teeth in terms of texture and colour and you will have a great new look. They are so discreet that even your closest intimate won’t know that you have had a dental veneer installed.
The next time you visit your London W1 dentist ask them for more advice about dental veneers and what they can do to improve your smile.
November 22nd, 2009
Of all the cosmetic dentistry procedures, few have as an effective or dramatic impact as teeth whitening. This is a process that aims to make the teeth whiter by up to an incredible ten shades. It is widely offered by most dentists and is one of the most widely used and affordable of the cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Teeth can become discoloured for a number of reasons. In some cases it may be the result of a hereditary condition or medication that a patient is taking for another disease. Teeth can also become stained by certain products such as tobacco and red wine that represent lifestyle choices. More often than not however, teeth are discoloured because of the effects of aging. As we grow older, just as our hair loses its natural colour and turns grey, our teeth also begin to lose their natural colour and start to turn a yellow colour. This occurs because over time the enamel, the hard substance that coats the surface of the teeth, becomes stained by substances ingested through the mouth. Enamel staining can be kept to a minimum by effective brushing and cleaning. This is because the pellicle film that is responsible for enamel staining can be removed by brushing. However, if the enamel itself becomes stained, there is no option but to bleach the teeth white. Because teeth whitening appears to reverse the effects of time by making the teeth look whiter it can be very effective at making the patient look much younger than they are.
Whitening is offered by most dentists. It will almost certainly be carried out in the surgery for the first appointment. This is because the active ingredient in whitening gels is hydrogen peroxide. This substance can be very damaging to soft tissue such as lips and gums in high concentrations and incorrectly applied. A dentist will be able to protect these vulnerable areas while offering the maximum strength whitening for your teeth. After initial treatments, it may be possible for the dentist to prepare lower strength treatments in trays that can be used at home. Never buy or use any whitening kits from the internet as the inconsistencies in strength can be very dangerous.
Teeth whitening is offered by Central London dentists as one of the most effective and affordable treatments. If carried out by a dentist, the risks associated with some teeth whitening are significantly reduced. In fact the most discomfort that patients will feel is a slight sensitivity for a few days after treatment. Teeth whitening is immediately more effective for some people than others and may take several treatments for some people to notice results. Ask your dentist more about the benefits of teeth whitening. Call 020 7935 5332 for a free consultation.
