Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Get an instant smile makeover with composite veneers We see thousands of patients each year and have performed many smile makeovers. Dr Rahul Doshi established The Perfect Smile Studios in 1994 to provide world-class cosmetic dental care to patients in and around Hertford and London. All of the cosmetic dentists have many years of experience in the field as well as a warm and friendly manner to make even the most nervous patients feel Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Lifetime or short time Even the human body doesn’t last forever. This is especially true with the body or in this case, teeth that are undergoing continuous wear and tear. Even natural teeth wear down over time. The most common question patients have is Do Veneers Fall off? However, ALL veneers are created with longevity in mind. So when we create veneers we want to give them the best chance possible for survival and ensure Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Can veneers damage your teeth and gums? Any treatment we do is always aimed at protecting your teeth from any harm and to prevent any future damage from occurring. Can veneers be detrimental to your oral health? If veneer treatment is done well, following the proper protocols and standards then there should be no reason to fear it. Once upon a time, porcelain had to be of a certain thickness otherwise there would be Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Do veneers fall off? There has been much research in the field of aesthetic dentistry over the last 20 years that has looked into why any treatment should fail and why there may have been problems associated with the dentistry. These issues have now been addressed and solutions have been sought. As with anything the research will always be progressive and ongoing as newer and newer techniques and products are introduced. We continue to Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Can my new veneers lose their whiteness through coffee of wine staining? Two types of staining exist: Intrinsic and Extrinsic. Intrinsic Staining This occurs mostly when the veneer absorbs the food or drinking colouring and changes colour permanently. However, this usually only happens with composite veneers that are made of a high strength plastic. Initially, they do not stain and look good. But over time they may change in different ways including tooth wear Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Do teeth veneers make eating any harder? Veneers were designed to restore your teeth back to health. This means that after treatment you should be able to use your teeth as normal. Veneers should not hinder your biting and chewing in any way. There should also be minimal changes to your speech. Once veneers have been constructed and fitted your teeth they will be very durable and strong. They will protect the underlying tooth Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Pain-free treatment no drilling or injections Veneers are usually not painful whilst you are having the treatment. However, some have reported slight sensitivity during the settling down period after the final fitting. This is quite normal and nothing to worry about. It usually only lasts for a few days and very soon after subsidies. The sensitivity is due to the bonding process where an inorganic substance (the veneer) has been bonded to an organic Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Veneers Price and Cost Many factors affect the price of veneers and hence the fee quoted to you will be dependent upon your specific case. This is because there are now so many different techniques, brands and types of material that we can make veneers out of. Costs The fee is planned according to the type of veneer selected and that which is the most compatible to you when you have your clinical assessment. Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Are veneers or teeth whitening covered under BUPA or comparable insurance? Different insurance companies will have different criteria. It is important that you check what treatments are covered with your own insurance company. See: Bupa Dental Cover for Private and NHS Patients: Is It Right for You? We recommend that you first have your clinical assessment and examination. This will outline your condition and work that needs to be done. Veneers may or may not Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Bonding Process Successful treatment is dependent on not only the laboratory creation of a superb highly aesthetic and realistic looking porcelain veneer but also on the durability of the adhesive bonds. Veneers are bonded to teeth using a cementation technique that secures the porcelain firmly to the tooth. “Cementation” simply means sticking the porcelain to the tooth using agents with extremely strong adhesive properties. Similar products can be used to bond any type of Read more...

Veneer FAQs What is a veneer? A porcelain veneer is used to change the appearance of teeth and smiles. This treatment type can correct gaps between teeth, discoloured teeth, crooked teeth, fractured teeth and teeth with decay or existing fillings. Porcelain Veneers can be used to create both smile makeovers and smile – mini makeovers Porcelain Veneers can be fabricated with the latest technology to be extreme thin (0.3mm), hard, durable and aesthetic. We can now create veneers often with Read more…

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Sometimes veneers are seen to be thick. The thickness often appears on the edge of the tooth. From the front of the smile, the teeth may look bulky and push the lips creating a ‘pout’ look. From the back of the teeth the there will thickness at the edge may annoy the tongue and also perhaps cause a bite issue. The cause of this is twofold: 1. The veneer may be thick. Thick veneers Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Transform your smile with veneers from the Perfect Smile Studios function callCalc() { window.open('http://www.chrysalisfinance.com/calc/calc2.html?id=124671','_blank','width=780,height=622,location=0,location=0,menubar=0,status=0,scrollbars=0'); } Your smile is one of the first things people notice when they meet you, but many people in the UK feel embarrassed by their smile. The team at Perfect Smile Studios, led by the internationally recognised cosmetic dentist Dr Rahul Doshi, are highly skilled at creating amazing, natural-looking smiles using advanced cosmetic dental techniques and the latest aesthetic treatments Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Show off your smile with dental veneers function callCalc() { window.open('http://www.chrysalisfinance.com/calc/calc2.html?id=124671','_blank','width=780,height=622,location=0,location=0,menubar=0,status=0,scrollbars=0'); } Are you embarrassed by your smile? You are not alone! In fact, many Brits don’t feel comfortable showing their smile. The team at Perfect Smile Studios are here to help. All the dentists are chosen for their skill at transforming smiles using the latest aesthetic treatments like instant veneers. Our carefully selected dentists and specialists, led by an internationally recognised cosmetic dentist, Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Beautiful and Natural Ultrathin Veneers function callCalc() { window.open('http://www.chrysalisfinance.com/calc/calc2.html?id=124671','_blank','width=780,height=622,location=0,location=0,menubar=0,status=0,scrollbars=0'); } Porcelain Veneers can now be created with no or very minimal tooth preparation to produce a stunning new smile. We can use Ultrathin Veneers in a Smile Makeover, a Smile Mini Makeover or for an individual tooth. These veneers are often 0.2 - 0.4mm thick yet they are strong, long lasting and aesthetic. We can custom create the smile that you want for your Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Veneers | Affordable Porcelain veneers | Lumineer Veneers | Ultrathin Veneers There are now multiple options available in modern dentistry that allows more conservative dentistry to be carried out that also assists in providing a long-term solution. One such system is DURAthin Veneers. They are made from highly compressed Emax porcelain, providing the strength and aesthetics that patients are looking for. They are wafer thin and provide both natural aesthetics and allow specific characterisations Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Choose Porcelain Veneers for your brightest & whitest smile function callCalc() { window.open('http://www.chrysalisfinance.com/calc/calc2.html?id=124671','_blank','width=780,height=622,location=0,location=0,menubar=0,status=0,scrollbars=0'); } A veneer is an incredibly thin layer of porcelain applied to the front surface of your tooth. If a patient has discoloured, uneven, or unattractive looking teeth, porcelain veneers can be used to drastically improve the appearance of their smile. Modern brands of porcelain veneers like Lumineers are fully customisable and bonded directly to the teeth with no drilling required. Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure What is a Full Set of Veneers? function callCalc() { window.open('http://www.chrysalisfinance.com/calc/calc2.html?id=124671','_blank','width=780,height=622,location=0,location=0,menubar=0,status=0,scrollbars=0'); } Most people would like veneers for visible teeth only and will choose to veneer the top set of teeth. Some have come back for the bottom set too. See the cost per veneer. The current smile line will show us how many teeth might need veneers. During the consultation, the first thing we do is ask you to talk, smile and even laugh Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Types of veneer  | Advantages of veneers  | Reasons to have veneers | Veneers or Whitening? Did you know that 45% of UK adults are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth? 20% of UK adults would consider having some form of cosmetic treatment like veneers to improve the appearance of their smile according to a survey conducted by YouGov. Dr Rahul Doshi established to provide world-class cosmetic dental treatments to patients in and Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure What is fluorosis? function callCalc() { window.open('http://www.chrysalisfinance.com/calc/calc2.html?id=124671','_blank','width=780,height=622,location=0,location=0,menubar=0,status=0,scrollbars=0'); } Fluorosis is the hypomineralisation of tooth enamel. This is caused by exposure to fluoride during enamel formation. This results in a mottled appearance of the teeth and can also lead to surface irregularities of the teeth. So this occurs when high concentrations of fluoride are ingested in very early childhood with digesting toothpaste or drinking water in highly fluoridated areas bring the main cause of fluorosis. Hence Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Get Veneers from our Award Winning Practice Your smile is one of the first things people notice when they meet you, but many people don’t feel comfortable showing their smile. The team are highly skilled at creating amazing, natural-looking smiles using advanced cosmetic dental techniques and the latest aesthetic treatments like instant veneers. The carefully selected dentists and specialists have exceptional knowledge and experience in the cosmetic dentistry field and have treated literally tens Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Benefits of teeth whitening treatments function callCalc() { window.open('http://www.chrysalisfinance.com/calc/calc2.html?id=124671','_blank','width=780,height=622,location=0,location=0,menubar=0,status=0,scrollbars=0'); } For patients who have discoloured teeth, our teeth whitening treatments provide an effective solution. This is the least invasive and most affordable way to get a brighter smile. Whitening can be done in conjunction with other dentistry work such as orthodontics. Find out about teeth whitening. Perfect Smile Studios offer a range of tooth whitening solutions including home whitening,  laser whitening or  zoom whitening Laser whitening Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Boost Your Self-Esteem with Affordable Veneers This type of veneer is constructed according to the guidelines set out by the parameters of the Lumineers brand. The success of this type of veneer is based upon the adaptability of each case to the specifics of a Lumineer veneer. The exact fee can be worked out after a preliminary assessment distinguishing your exact needs and the type of smile improvement that needs to be composed. We Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Hand Crafted Trial Smiles or Temporary Veneers Temporary veneers or the trial smile is another opportunity for you to see how you would like your smile to ultimately be. It is a provisional temporary smile that is placed on prepared teeth and gives you the opportunity to “try-out” your new smile for a time before the final veneers are fitted. They also allow your teeth are protected while your permanent veneers are being made Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure 26,000 patients; over 4,400 complete smile makeovers The elite dental team at The Perfect Smile Studios see over 26,000 patients each year and have performed over 4,400 complete smile makeovers. Your new smile costs less than you think with our amazing finance deals! Our dentists have fitted more than 20,000 veneers. We have spent the last 25 years creating amazing new smiles for our happy patients. "Now I finally have the smile I've always Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Over 25 years of improving smiles Our team of highly experienced dentists and specialists treat many patients every year. We have fitted over 20,000 veneers to happy patients. Our dental team is passionate about smiles and use our years of advanced training and knowledge to transform people's lives. "I am a different person thanks to my new smile, my confidence has really grown." Reviewed by Chloe Lampard, May 2019. WHAT ARE VENEERS? Teeth become Read more...

 Many people feel embarrassed to smile or speak freely if their teeth are not perfectly straight. Discover our teeth straightening systems.  When developing your smile transformation plan, there’s more to consider than your teeth’s outward appearance. Correcting crooked or misaligned teeth could also drastically improve your overall smile. If you are thinking of undergoing a procedure to straighten your teeth, it is essential that you discuss the matter with our dentists. They can explain everything you may want to Read more…

By Treatment Smile Makeover | Dental Veneers | Dental Implants | Cosmetic Dentistry | Crowns | Braces | Fillings | Teeth Whitening Smile Makeovers 1. What is a ‘Perfect Smile’? 2. What is a Natural Smile  3. What is a Hollywood Smile 4. Does treatment hurt? Not at The Perfect Smile Studios. We use special techniques to give painless injections. Our dental drills are water-cooled and the best in modern dentistry. We use high-quality anaesthetic solutions that work predictably. Our Read more…

Gorgeous patient selfie received this week from our lovely patient Hana. Hana started her treatment with us in October. Her main focus was to reduce how much gum showed when smiling and improve the position of her teeth. Together we customised her treatment plan to straighten her top and bottom teeth. Using our cosmetic tooth alignment brace (CFAST) (this took 6 months) to correct the position of her teeth. This was followed by some simple tooth whitening and cosmetic bonding Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure BEAUTIFUL AND NATURAL ULTRATHIN VENEERS Porcelain Veneers can now be created with no or very minimal tooth preparation to produce a stunning new smile. We can use Ultrathin Veneers in a Smile Makeover, a Smile Mini Makeover or for an individual tooth. These veneers are often 0.2 – 0.4mm thick yet they are strong, long lasting and aesthetic. We can custom create the smile that you want for your front teeth in combination with Smile2SuitU. Read more...

LONG LASTING, NATURAL LOOKING TITANIUM DENTAL IMPLANTS FROM SPECIALIST DENTISTS IN LONDON Before and After implant photos. | Download Brochure Single Tooth Loss Effects | Treatment | Benefits | Treatment Duration Single Dental Implant Treatment would be recommended as a replacement where a single tooth is missing or if a tooth needs to be extracted. It is the most common long-term solution available, with extremely good results. It can be designed to match the original tooth and neighbouring teeth. Tooth loss can Read more...

The Perfect Smile Studios are dedicated to providing first-class dental care to patients in Hertfordshire and London. These are the most recent questions our patients have asked. Please feel free to contact us if require further information. Veneer questions | Crowns questions | Braces questions | White Fillings questions Questions Can you get cosmetic dentistry on the NHS? Unfortunately, the treatments available on the National Health Service (NHS) are aimed at preserving the teeth and their functioning only. Therefore any treatment available on the NHS is for Read more…

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Several Dental Treatments are considered as Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry is an umbrella term for a huge array of different treatments that are all aimed at improving the look of your teeth and smile. Any treatment that can change any of the following can contribute to a cosmetic treatment plan: We can change the shape of your teeth using porcelain or composite restorations in treatments such as veneers, crowns and fillings. We can also do cosmetic contouring work that simply Read more…

The perfect smile – a possibility or a pipe dream The UK’s ambivalence to cosmetic dentistry has earned us the reputation of being dental dinosaurs and we have fast become the butt of many a joke by our teeth and smile obsessed American counterparts. However, you will be pleased to hear our attitude is changing and changing fast. If you believe your smile is less attractive than you would like, it will impact on your self-esteem and confidence in a Read more…

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure State of the art porcelain veneers requiring minimal preparation and no pain What Are Lumineers? | Lumineers Teeth Vs Veneers | Teeth Preparation | Is It Best For Me? | Costs of Lumineers About Lumineers This alternative approach to cosmetic dentistry is a pioneering treatment that allows corrections to be made in a smile without any discomfort. Ideal treatment if you don't want braces. Lumineers are custom designed veneers that do not involve any Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Boost your confidence with a brand new smile Your smile is one of the first things people notice when they meet you, but many people don’t feel comfortable showing their smile. Visit the Perfect Smile Studios and see how we can transform your smile. The carefully selected dentists and specialists at the Perfect Smile Studios have exceptional knowledge and experience in the cosmetic dentistry field. They have treated literally tens of thousands of patients Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Our dental porcelain veneers carry a minimum three year guarantee Pay now page | Finance Page | Cost per veneer | By Brand | Cost of immediate veneers We want you to have confidence in our cosmetic dentistry treatments. Your cosmetic dentist will give you detailed information on which aspects of your work will be under guarantee and how long the guarantee will stand. This is usually for a minimum of three years. Book Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure What to expect when getting veneers The entire treatment can take a minimum of 3 appointments. Although the treatment uses the Ultrathin Veneer techniques, it still follows the same Perfect Smile Studios signature protocols as designing any new smile. This means that you will be fitted with a Trial Smile that we will create for you allowing you greater control of your end result. The Trial Smile is a temporary smile fitted over your teeth Read more...

Dentists have endured much negativity by the movie industry over the years. Especially in films like Horrible Bosses, where Jennifer Aniston plays the crazy dentist who harasses her staff and patients; or in the movies The Dentist and The Dentist II – both based on dentist psycho-killers. Dentists are always seen as the scary bad guy’s. Why can’t we be the good guys for a change? We help you feel confident with a brand new smile. Click here for Perfect Read more…

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and this has never been truer than in dentistry. Creating the ideal smile for you requires the dentist to imagine and understand in finite detail what your smile. This has been one of the primary reasons for the extremely detailed assessment protocols exercised at The Perfect Smile Studios. Contact us today. Our signature comprehensive smile assessment program covers every aspect of understanding your perfect smile. 5 Steps to Your Perfect Read more…

Coffee is beneficial to Oral Health Coffee served very strong and black could in fact be beneficial to the overall health of teeth and gums, according to new research. Brazilian researchers have established that strong, black coffee possesses the impressive ability to kill plaque-forming bacteria, the team from the Federal University in Rio de Janeiro found. The report, which has been published in the journal Letters in Applied Microbiology, explains that the researchers used extracts of coffea canephora. The latter Read more…

What if you could mix and match your dentistry? Do you think you could get your ideal smile? Can having natural looking, whiter and straighter teeth be your perfect solution to a great smile? Due to celebrity promotion and the media push many people are now aware of the most popular treatments such as full smile designs using traditional veneers and smile makeovers in dentistry. Check out our digital smile designing. In fact, for many simply having less crooked teeth, Read more…

Find out what your dentist really thinks about that perfect smile Get to know the real in’s and out’s of dentistry in this fantastic revealing interview with Dr. Rahul Doshi of The Perfect Smile Studios. Dr Rahul Doshi was a celebrity cosmetic dentist whose work were regularly featured in the national media, including Extreme Makeover UK. He was The Clinical Director of leading dental publication Premium Practice Dentistry, and also Clinical Director at The Perfect Smile Advanced Training Institute had Read more…

Your smile has topped a poll of the most important physical features when it comes to an attraction between men and women. The smile was closely followed by the face and then the eyes. This year the theme is “The Smile Factor”, which aims to remind people that their mouth, teeth and smile is fundamental to all aspects of their life – whether career, personality, relationships, attraction or all-round good health. Despite the importance of smiles and teeth to everyday life, Read more…

When the UK Living TV first brought out the Extreme Makeover series, we were all ecstatic and excited to appear as the main dentists on the show. However, since that first launch and TV debut, much has changed within dentistry. Your questions answered. Nowadays, smile makeovers are constructed without the “Extreme” part in mind. Instead, creating your perfect smile is more about conservative and innovative new minimal cosmetic dentistry techniques. Find out the cost of a smile makeover. The skill Read more…

There are essentially five key components in developing a great oral health program so that you can keep your teeth for longer. Click here to see our teeth cleaning tips. Each stage is as important as the other. However, different individuals are often at different stages in the process at varying times. These stages also apply to you if you already have dental work done like dental implants or other restorative work. 5 Steps to Oral Health Prevent. Firstly you need Read more…

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure TOOTH PREPARATION When creating veneers for teeth the dentist “prepares” the teeth before taking any records. The term “preparation” signifies the amount of tooth cutting involved. Some types of treatments like Ultrathin veneers require no tooth cutting compared to the traditional veneer work where sometimes some preparation may be necessary. Sometimes "preparation" simply means roughening the surface to enable better bonding to occur with the adhesives. Depending on your teeth your dentist will discuss Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure There are many types of porcelain veneer types including: Feldspathic Veneers These provide the most aesthetic veneers as they are layered on a platinum foil with a very precise and exacting technique that requires a very experienced ceramist to use this material. The strength of this material is low at about 90MPa, having the lowest strengths of all veneers and thus fragile and thus challenging to use. This material used to be the mainstay Read more...