Laser tooth whitening is a cosmetic dentistry treatment most suitable for individuals with teeth that are discoloured but on the whole, still healthy. Patients who have yellowing teeth due to smoking, drinking caffeinated drinks or red wine often respond well to this procedure and their desire for a whiter smile is realistically achievable.
Teeth whitening is a straightforward cosmetic dental procedure and does not require any recovery time, but it is not recommended for everyone.
Age-related and pregnancy issues. Most over-the-counter and professional teeth whitening procedures involve bleaching agents. They are not recommended for children below the age of 16, as the pulp chamber of the tooth is enlarged until this age and teeth whitening could cause it to become sensitive. Teeth whitening with bleaching agents is not recommended for lactating or pregnant women.
Sensitive teeth. If you have receding gums or sensitive teeth or gums, then it is best to consult a dentist before using a tooth whitening system.
Allergy to products. Many tooth whitening systems involve using peroxide as a whitening agent. Anyone suffering from allergies should avoid using a bleaching product.
Gum diseases. If you are suffering from oral gum disease or have cavities or worn tooth enamel, it is advisable to consult a cosmetic dentist before embarking on a tooth whitening procedure. The tooth whitening solutions penetrate existing cavities causing sensitivity.
Although most over-the-counter whitening products are successful in lightening the teeth, the results achieved are often inferior compared to the whitening that is possible with a laser teeth whitening system used by a cosmetic dentist. Additionally, by using the services of a cosmetic dentist, you benefit from professional supervision and a tailored plan to achieve the best results from your whitening procedure.
A Specialist Dentist who has qualified in Prosthodontics is known as a Prosthodontist. He/She will have carried out further postgraduate training and is included on a specialist list with respect to offering dental treatments involving the replacement of missing teeth or other structures of the mouth. The treatment cases he/she may deal with are complex in nature and therefore require a holistic approach to full mouth reconstruction. His/her role will involve diagnosis, treatment planning and an assessment of the patient’s bite and aesthetics and the dentistry carried out will often be extensive and may include both reconstructive and restorative elements.
A Prosthodontist will treat patients who may have missing, worn out or decayed and eroded teeth or they may have poorly fitting false teeth, facial pain or advanced gum disease.
You may end up visiting a Prosthodontist as a result of referral from your dentist and probably due to the complex and precise nature of the dental treatment you will require.
Your Prosthodontist will work closely alongside your dentist and dental hygienist (as well as any other dental professionals you may need to see e.g.; dental technicians) to manage your dental case and meet your dental needs and restore you to good oral health and function.
Some of the treatment options a Prosthodontist may offer for replacing missing teeth are outlined below:
Dentures (or false teeth) which can be either partial and therefore used to replace a few missing teeth or full/complete and therefore used to replace a full set of teeth. Dentures are removable.
Dental crowns (often also known as caps) are utilised to repair badly broken or decayed teeth. They are often made from porcelain but can also come in a variety of other materials such as gold. A crown is fitted like a cover over a tooth surface to both repair and protect it from damage and also to restore function and aesthetics to the affected tooth or teeth. Crowns are often utilised in smile makeovers to change the shape, size, colour, appearance and/or orientation of teeth. They are also a useful dental treatment option alongside a bridge or partial denture to provide support and stability to the tooth or teeth being restored.
A Dental Bridge is an appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth by permanently attaching a ‘fixture’ to one or more of your existing teeth. Dental Bridges come in a variety of materials for improved aesthetics. They are usually fixed and cannot be removed by the patient.
For more information on Prosthodontics and Specialist Dental treatments call 01332 675000 or 01332 280557 today
To radiate confidence and success, it certainly helps if you have the positive attributes of a self assured and pleasing personality and this, in turn, can be largely influenced by how you look and feel about yourself.
Not everyone is blessed with the natural ability to ooze positivity and confidence. If you suffer from low self esteem or simply need a boost of confidence to help you you’re your goals, either personally or professionally, then there are some positive changes you can make which may help you along the way.
Many people’s confidence can be either subtly or dramatically affected by the appearance of their teeth. Having a lovely set of pearly whites and a beautiful smile can subtly affect both your image and your personality in a positive manner.
If you have discoloured teeth, this may lead you to be reluctant to interact with and speak to people around you, for fear of attracting negative attention as a result of your discoloured teeth.
A popular and widespread method for addressing discolouration of teeth and achieving a sparkling white smile is teeth whitening treatment. It is a great solution for individuals who have discoloured teeth as a result of smoking, chewing tobacco, ageing, dietary factors or other causes. Due to the effectiveness of professional dental teeth whitening treatments, the procedure has been widely embraced and there is a great demand for this cosmetic dental treatment.
Teeth whitening can be carried out at home or by a cosmetic dentist at a dental centre. There are a vast number of teeth whitening products available on the market today, but the degree of effectiveness and the results and outcomes from these treatments can vary widely.
For this reason, it is always best to visit a good cosmetic dentist at a reputable dental centre to maximise teeth whitening results. The dentist at the dental practice can assess each case individually, examine your teeth and gums to ensure they are in good health and recommend the most suitable teeth whitening treatment for you.
Following in the footsteps of her lookalike Cheryl Cole, X-Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos of N-Dubz fame opted for cosmetic dentistry to transform her image and smile. Tulisa’s new smile reportedly set her back £12,000 and was revealed prior to the new series of the show at a press launch held at London’s O2 Arena.
Simon Cowell, whose name is now synonymous with gleaming white teeth, may well have had some influence over Tulisa’s new look. Cowell, who is clearly a fan of cosmetic dentistry, has reportedly encouraged X-Factor finalists to have their teeth done in the past.However, we suspect Tulisa isn’t the type of girl who will do anything she doesn’t want to do and it’s likely that she didn’t need much persuasion to undertake her new smile makeover.Whilst before her smile makeover, Tulisa did not have bad teeth, they weren’t completely straight or perfect. Her dental treatment is believed to have included teeth whitening and dental veneers and Tulisa understandably wanted to look her best before appearing on the world famous X-Factor.
The 25 year old N-Dubz singer who is happy to admit she would consider cosmetic surgery if she ever felt she needed it, has been compared to her predecessor Cheryl Cole on a number of occasions. Before appearing on The X-Factor, Cheryl also underwent cosmetic dentistry treatment worth £9,500. Her treatment included between six and eight veneers and an invisible brace. Cheryl reportedly spends £8,000 a year on her teeth, in addition to £1,500 on teeth whitening treatments.
Achieving the smile of your dreams need not be the preserve of the rich and famous. Cosmetic dental treatment is now more accessible and affordable than ever before and our team of Derby dentists and specialists at Cosmetic White
Smiles aim to offer leading specialist and cosmetic dentistry to our clients at affordable prices.
And in case you’re worried your budget won’t stretch to the bank balance status of Cheryl or Tulisa,you don’t have to spend what they or so many other celebrities with sparkling white teeth reportedly have done to achieve the smile you have always wanted.
We are happy to discuss your individual cosmetic and specialist dentistry requirements to suit your budget. Finance arrangements can be tailored to suit your personal requirements.
Our cosmetic dental treatment costs and prices are a reflection of the quality of materials we use as well as the clinical expertise, experience and skilled training required of our cosmetic dentists and dental specialists.For more information call 01332 675000
If you are unhappy with your smile or merely want to look better and feel younger, your cosmetic dentist should be able to offer you a wide choice of dental treatments for achieving beautiful teeth and a lovely smile, below are some of the cosmetic dentistry treatment options you may wish to research and consider:
Laser teeth whitening or Tray based Bleaching:
- Affordable
- Good for discoloured, stained or yellowing teeth
- Results are usually visible almost immediately
Dental Implants:
- Good long term solution for missing teeth and gaps
- Look and feel like real teeth
- Strong and durable
- More desirable option than dentures for missing teeth
Porcelain Dental Veneers or Laminate Veneers:
- Good for changing shape, size and colour of teeth
- Useful for closing small gaps between teeth
- Often used in smile makeovers to create a new smile
Cosmetic Bonding
- Good for repairing cracks and chips in teeth
- Affordable
- Results are visible immediately
Crown Lengthening
- Used to treat and re-sculpt gummy smiles or an uneven gum line
- Affordable
- Often used in smile makeovers alongside the provision of veneers and crowns
For more information on teeth whitening, dental implants, veneers and a range of cosmetic dentistry treatments to help change your teeth and smile, call 01332 280557 or 01332 675000
There are many treatments available today to whiten and brighten your teeth, ranging from whitening toothpastes to home bleaching kits to various professional dental teeth whitening treatments such as zoom, smile brite and opalascence.
How do you decide which one is right for you and whether you will get the teeth whitening results you are looking for?
Below is a brief summary of the pros and cons of some of the whitening products available:
‘Whitening Toothpastes’ can range from toothpastes containing abrasive agents to whitening pastes which claim to whiten teeth. Although both are easily available over the counter and are not costly, they will only clean surface stains without altering the true colour or shade of your teeth.
Home bleaching kits are more expensive than tooth whitening toothpastes and are available over the counter, allowing you to whiten your teeth at home using a peroxide ‘whitening’ gel. They consist of trays or strips, containing the whitening agent, placed over your teeth. The concentration of the peroxide is much lower than dental whitening systems and the final results can therefore, vary considerably.
An ill-fitting tray can also cause the tooth bleaching agent to ‘leak’ out onto your gums, resulting in unpredictable results and possible damage to your gums.
Professional Dental Teeth Whitening, which is carried out by a dentist, is the most costly but also produces the best results. Treatments can vary from tray-based professional whitening systems to laser teeth whitening to a combination of the two. The cosmetic dentist can tailor the teeth whitening treatment to you and also monitor the strength of peroxide used, which is much stronger than over the counter whitening kits. Dramatic results can be achieved fairly quickly.
Want to know more about teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry? Ask your cosmetic dentist today.
King’s College London has placed dentistry in the spotlight as its highly regarded Dental Institute, which is renowned for its cutting edge innovation and research, scooped three accolades at the recent Medical Futures Innovation Awards.
One of the awards, Best Education Innovation, was bestowed for developing a virtual reality dental chair system which is aimed at helping teach our new generation of trainee dentists. The system utilises a sense of touch dental drill, foot pedal, mirror and screen allowing the trainee dentist to simulate real life dental procedures by operating on virtual 3D teeth.
Research team leader, Professor Margaret Cox said the system had been evaluated over a two year period with over 320 undergraduates and 30 postgraduates. During this time, it had demonstrated great potential in enhancing clinical skills and assessment, thereby lending itself to a considerable global impact on the dental profession and the patients who may go on to benefit from dental treatment.
Professor Cox was also awarded with an additional accolade, the Special Award for Best Educational Innovation. This award recognises an individual or team that has demonstrated a novel and outstanding initiative that has made a positive impact in healthcare learning amongst students at any level.
The technical and educational expertise and knowledge of the team behind the ‘Virtual Reality Dental Chair’ will benefit further research in medical sense-touch applications and may pave the way for future development of systems to provide therapy for stroke victims and educational aids for children with learning difficulties.
Want to know more about teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry? Ask your cosmetic dentist today.
Thinking about Cosmetic Dentistry but maybe you feel it’s pandering to vanity?
Think again-a beautiful smile, whether you receive it or give it, signals many messages at many levels- joy and happiness, empathy and understanding, bonding and love. It is your window to the world, a connection with the people you interact with, an insight into who you are.
A good Cosmetic Dentist views his skills as an art as well as a science and should aim to deliver to each individual their own unique smile of their dreams. Advances in cosmetic dentistry procedures have been possible as a result of technological breakthroughs in equipment and dental techniques as well as development of modern day dental materials and better access to advanced training skills and learning.
All this has made it possible for the best cosmetic dentists to give you the beautiful smile you may only ever have dreamt of. And a brighter, white and younger looking smile is now more affordable and attainable than it is has ever been.
Your smile can be improved through a variety of cosmetic dental treatments such as porcelain dental veneers, teeth whitening, dental implants and teeth straightening procedures. Many dental treatments serve not only to change the look of your teeth and improve the appearance of a smile but also to address poor health of your teeth and gums.
With so many dental treatment choices available today, it is possible to have a healthy and beautiful smile.
Want to know more about cosmetic dentistry? Ask your cosmetic dentist today.
Wearing a brace has traditionally been associated with teenagers but this in no longer the case. A growing number of Orthodontics or dental treatments to straighten their teeth are carried out on adults and more mature individuals today.
There are many Orthodontic and Tooth Aligning Treatments being offered by cosmetic dentists ; These can range from traditional orthodontics(the old fashioned metal ‘train tracks’ ) to the most advanced and up to date treatments.
The Range of Tooth Straightening Treatments including the latest techniques are outlined below:
- Metal Braces(Also known as Traditional Orthodontics) are bracket and wire and bracket devices which are placed on the front of teeth to straighten and realign them. They work by generating gradual force on your teeth which moves them into the desired alignment and position.This type of orthodontics can take up to three years to achieve the required results.
- Lingual Braces are invisible as they are worn on the backs of your teeth. They are fixed in place with small metal brackets, similar to ‘wire and bracket’ traditional braces but are not on display on the fronts of your teeth
- Invisalign-Almost invisible and clear, these are retainers or aligners which are comfortable to wear, easily removable for eating and drinking and are low maintenance. They also work by slowly moving your teeth into the necessary position, aligning and straightening them over a shorter time frame than metal brackets ie:several months rather than years.The advantage of Invisalign treatment is the shorter time span compared with train tracks or metal braces.The average Invisalign treatment is approximately twelve to eighteen months.
You might regret having missed out on having your teeth straightened as a teenager or maybe you did wear a brace but it didn’t quite work and you were disappointed with the result.However, it’s never too late to consider teeth straightening dentistry treatments and you’re never too old to wear a brace, especially with all the invisible braces available today.
The beauty of the more modern techniques compared with the traditional and more prominent metal braces of the past is they are so much more aesthetically acceptable.
Wearing a brace is also utilised to straighten spaces or gaps between teeth, on overcrowded or overlapping teeth and often to straighten crooked smile.With your cosmetic dentist and orthodontist now offering so many options and choices in cosmetic dentistry treatments for straightening teeth , nobody need ever know you are wearing a ‘brace’ at all.
If you are looking for a quick fix boost to make you look younger and give you that instant wow factor, tooth whitening may be the answer for you. Laser teeth whitening has become an increasingly sought after treatment recently and is a great way to change the colour of your teeth as well as being more cost-effective than many other procedures, dental or otherwise. Laser tooth whitening usually gives good results whereby it is possible for peopl with yellowish-brown and unsightly teeth to transform their smiles to a whiter, brighter and more dazzling smile.
Laser teeth whitening is also widely referred to as power bleaching and when done properly and with the correct concentration of whitening or bleaching product, is carried out by a cosmetic dentist in the dental surgery to achieve effective results.The results of a good laser teeth whitening treatment procedure should last for several years if you take good care of your teeth and are particular about the foods you include and exclude within your diet.
Laser teeth whitening is not a complicated procedure and usually painless and comfortable producing noticeable white teeth and impressive results in a limited period if you are short on time. This makes it a popular cosmetic dentistry procedures with many dental patients and is one of the main reasons it is so frequently requested in the dental clinic.
The Laser teeth whitening treatment involves the dental hygienist(or in some cases the dentist) cleaning the teeth thoroughly to remove build up of any plaque, following which the gums and lips are isolated utilising a rubber dam or similar device before commencing with the teeth whitening treatment.
The cosmetic dentist uses a special light activated laser in this treatment as this is what helps accelerate and promote the oxidation of the gel which in turn whitens the teeth.The gel is applied to the teeth,then activated using the laser and the procedure usually takes no more than an hour in the dental chair.The results of laser teeth whitening are immediate and there are usually few side effects other than tooth sensitivity which can sometimes be experienced by some individuals; However, this should not be a reason to avoid tooth whitening as this side effect is easily treated with sensitive toothpaste and mild painkillers.
Many individuals have discovered the secret to a more radiant appearance and a more attractive smile as they request laser teeth whitening treatment to help them whiten their teeth and gain a youthful and beautiful new look.
