January 12th, 2012
There is no doubt whatsoever that teeth whitening is huge business in the city of London right now and the reason for this is that everyone needs to look their best at all times in order to keep up with everyone else and keep ahead of the opposition. Having a beautiful white and dreamy smile gives off the impression that you mean business and are confident in everything that you do- even if you are not, the illusion can often be enough in some situations. And it is easy. There are toothpastes, bleaching pens, brushes, DIY kits and cheap laser treatments that can give your smile that show-biz look and make your teeth look healthy. But for you on a personal level, there are other reasons why you should blitz your teeth into shape. One of which is self confidence: if you are setting foot onto the pavement each day knowing that you are looking your best and that everything is ship-shape, it will give you an amazing belief in yourself and give you the ability to confront anything head on. It’s that ‘looking good, feeling fine’ scenario that sets you into your comfort zone and gives you the ability to project yourself in a busy, competitive world. Whitening your teeth can also kick start the desire to keep them that way as well, so you may well increase your oral hygiene in order to maintain this level of health in your mouth.
January 3rd, 2012
Having discoloured and yellow teeth isn’t a pretty sight at the best of times, but if you happen to love hob-knobbing it with the elite of west London, you don’t stand a chance of breaking into their ranks unless you do something about the way your smile looks. It isn’t that hard or expensive to do either if you shop around and get on board with what is offer right now. For example, for a mere £100, you can trek along to your dentists and have the latest laser whitening procedures that will turn the yellow to a Hollywood white within the hour. If this doesn’t tweak you, you can always purchase a DIY kit that you can do at home. But bleaching can be a bit radical and sometimes it is easy to go overboard with excitement when you really needn’t. There are some really subtle whitening toothpastes around, that if you use over a sustained period of time, can give excellent results to your teeth. Coupled with this, there are some excellent touch-up pens and brushes around that you can direct just at the places that need it and this last little pot of gems come in at under £10. So go on and do your research and get yourself back among the good looking jet-set.
July 8th, 2010
There are many problems that can affect the teeth and spoil the appearance of the smile. These can often be very difficult to deal with, not because of any physical pain, but because this can cause self-confidence and emotional issues if you’re afraid to show off your smile. Fortunately, there are many cosmetic dentistry treatments ranging from simple to complex, affordable to expensive and big to small that can restore the appearance of the smile and give you your confidence back.
Just to give you a few examples, for teeth that have lost their sparkle or have been damaged by discolouration from food and drink such as red wine, coffee or the use of tobacco products, there is the option of tooth whitening. This involves placing a whitening agent against the surface of the teeth, bleaching the enamel and turning the teeth white. Not only will this restore your smile but it can also help to make you look much younger. Teeth whitening is readily available and equally as affordable.
For more serious issues of discolouration and enamel erosion, it is possible to have a set of porcelain veneers to completely cover the existing teeth and transform the appearance of the teeth. Veneers produce simple but stunning results and last for up to twenty years if properly maintained.
The list of cosmetic procedures is vast and constantly growing as new techniques and technology gradually emerge making treatment more efficient and effective. Treatments such as Cerec have significantly improved procedure time for crowns and veneers and new tools such as dental lasers and Waterlase have made the treatments safer and more comfortable for the patient. London W1 dentists can give you more information about the best cosmetic procedures for you and tell you what is possible to do to your teeth to give you the smile you want.
