Patients Most Common Invisalign Questions Answered We know how important it is to understand a dental procedure before you undertake it.  Not only this but knowing the answers to questions around the cost and the procedure can help patients make a faster, more informed decision without having to meet an orthodontist. However, you will be required to undergo an Invisalign examination if you are seriously interested in this procedure, which will work as a consultation to determine whether the treatment Read more…

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Ultrathin Transformations Ultrathin No-Prep Veneers You’ve probably heard of veneers - because they are so popular, thousands of people across the UK consider the procedure and undertake it every year. But what is not so much common knowledge is how they are applied. They are often recommended by specialist cosmetic dentists who prescribe them as a solution to chipped, discoloured, cracked or broken teeth. This is because dental veneers are long-lasting, permanent natural-like teeth that conceal Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Lumineers have become a very popular choice Dental veneers have become a very popular choice as they are used to correct the colour and the shape of your teeth, leaving you with the perfect smile. So, if you’re looking to improve the appearance of your smile with cosmetic dentistry and remove stains and tooth discolouration then our restorative expert dentist; Dr Bloom suggests opting for veneers over crowns or bleaching. Dental veneers are reducing Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure You may have noticed that most celebrities have the perfect smile. But these days it’s not just celebrities who are looking to upgrade their smile. Anyone can. When it comes to dental flaws, lumineers and veneers are perfect as they have the ability to improve your smile and hide imperfections. Constructed from natural materian, the small porcelain shells bond to your existing teeth and covers an array of dental problems like stains, discolouration and Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Lumineers: the very brightest of super white smiles With over 150 years combined experience, The Perfect Smile are specialists in all cosmetic dentistry including dental veneers Have you ever wondered why almost every celebrity has a perfect white smile? It’s more than likely that they have had veneers fitted, which is usually the most popular choice amongst patients. But what’s the difference? Lumineers and Veneers have the exact same functionality, however the processes to Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Replacement Veneers | Transformations | Composite Costs | Composite Procedure Composite Veneers vs Porcelain: What You Need to Know We see thousands of patients unhappy with the look of the smiles every year, and we always ensure they leave our clinic feeling more confident and happy than when they first entered. The Perfect Smile Dental Practice was established by the highly recommended Doctor Rahul Doshi in 1994 to provide world-class cosmetic dental care to patients in and around Hertford and Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Natural-looking veneers that can last a lifetime 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 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 Porcelain 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 Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Can my new veneers lose their whiteness or stain through coffee of wine? 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 Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Do veneers make eating difficult? Veneers were designed to restore your teeth back to health and cosmetically improve imperfections.  This means that after treatment you should be able to use your teeth as normal and leave our practice happy. Veneers should not hinder your biting and chewing in any way or impact the eating of any foods. There should also be minimal changes to your speech. Once veneers have been constructed and fitted your 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. Ultrathin Veneers, Durathin Veneers and Lumineers involve no drilling and no injections since no tooth is being cut. 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 through the recovery process and very soon after subsidies. The Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Dental Veneers: Price, Procedure and More 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. Types of veneers include: Porcelain Composite Lumineers The fee is planned according to the type of veneer selected and that which is the most compatible Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Dental Veneers: Cost, NHS & Finance 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. One of our expert, professional dental staff like Dr Sam Jethwa, will Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Bonding Process Ultrathin Veneers, Durathin Veneers and Lumineers involve no drilling and no injections since no tooth is being cut. 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 and often requires little anaesthetic. “Cementation” simply means sticking the porcelain 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. Patients in the past might have avoided veneers because they perceive that the final look will look bulky and thick. However, bad cases have seen the thickness often appear 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, Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Dr Rahul Doshi Answers: Exactly how many veneers you'll need 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 unhappy, insecure and embarrassed by their smile. Porcelain veneers are typically used to disguise discolouration, restore broken or damaged teeth, close gaps, correct gummy smiles and replace  chipped teeth. Patients suffering from crooked bites, who are looking for 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? Do your teeth make you unhappy? Many Brits do not feel comfortable showing their smile, and cosmetic dental surgery can help alleviate some of these feelings of low confidence. We can help. Call 01992 552115. It is completely common and normal to feel self-conscious about your teeth. The experienced, specialist dental staff at Perfect Smile Studios are Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Ultrathin Transformations Beautiful and Natural Ultrathin Veneers Patient advantages | Ultrathin cost | Minimal prep | No drilling | Bespoke approach Ultrathin veneers allow you to achieve a stunning new smile with little to no tooth preparation required. These veneers are often 0.2 - 0.4mm thick yet they are strong, long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing. We can custom create the smile that you want for your front teeth in combination with Smile2SuitU. This is a type of Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Before & After | Durathin prices | Procedure Minimal & "No-Prep" Dental Veneers At The Perfect Smile, we offer multiple cosmetic dentistry options that allow for less invasive treatments to be carried out that still provide long-term safe and comfortable solutions. One such system is Durathin, which are made from highly compressed Emax porcelain, providing the strength and durability patients are looking for. The bonding strength of this type of veneer to the tooth is very strong. Not only this, Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure We can help you feel better, and more confident about your smile in just one visit Ultrathin Veneers, Durathin Veneers, Lumineers involve no drilling and no injections since no tooth is being cut. Immediate Veneers make it possible to recreate the natural shape and luminance of a real tooth in just one appointment. 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'); } With Immediate Teeth Veneers (or sometimes also called Instant Direct Veneers), you can enter our practice Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Brightest & whitest smile: Why choose 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'); } 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. Porcelain veneers 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? Ultrathin Veneers, Durathin Veneers and Lumineers involve no drilling and no injections since no tooth is being cut. 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 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...

High-quality Veneers from our Leading Award-Winning Clinic Many patients feel uncomfortable and unhappy with the appearance of their smile. We often meet patients with serious oral health concerns that are in need of treatment to prevent further oral complications. However their main goal is to fix and improve the aesthetics of their smile. This is completely understandable as we understand that smile imperfections can dramatically affect your self-confidence, even prompting some patient to avoid smiling altogether. That's why treatments like Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Choosing veneers or teeth whitening It can be difficult for patients to weigh up the pros and cons of teeth whitening versus veneers. Whereas veneers are a more permanent treatment teeth whitening is the cheaper option. Both come with advantages. Teeth whitening is a faster process but also a short term solution perhaps better suited to improving your smile for an event like a wedding. Veneers are also a quick option (two appointments) and Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure What are Dental Veneers? Guide to Types & Costs in the UK Veneers - more affordable than you think. People often assume that veneers are an expensive luxury, only available for some. However, there are many payment plans available as well as varying costs dependant on the specific patient's needs. Did you know that 45% of UK adults are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth? Feeling bad and insecure about your teeth can Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Temporary Veneers or Hand Crafted Trial Smiles Temporary veneers (also known as a trial smile) give you the opportunity to see a preview of how you would like your teeth to ultimately look. Highly skilled and recommended dentist, Dr Rahul Doshi will prepare your teeth, then place this temporary fixture on to give you the opportunity to “try-out” your new smile before the final veneers are fitted. Trial Smiles provide the additional benefit that your teeth Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure We have treated over 26,000 patients - and completed 4,400 smile makeovers Our professional and experienced dental team at The Perfect Smile Studios are able to help you achieve your dream smile and improve your oral health foundation. We have spent the last 25 years providing fantastic results for our patients. "Now I finally have the smile I've always wanted" "I was never happy with my smile so I bit the bullet and had Read more...

Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Replacement Veneers  | Before & After | Costs | Procedure Dental Veneers: Cost, Types, Procedure, Preparation The clinic has over 25 years of improving and correcting smiles. Our team of highly rated and experienced dentists and specialist staff treat many patients every year. The majority of individual patients we meet are unhappy or insecure by their smiles and wish to improve the appearance of the mouth and fix its imperfections. Throughout our professional career, we have fitted over 20,000 veneers to now happy patients. Read more...

 Cosmetic Dentistry vs Orthodontics – Make the right choice Many people feel embarrassed about their teeth, which often means they avoid smiling or speaking freely. Discover our teeth straightening systems.  When developing your smile transformation plan, there’s more to consider than your teeth’s outward appearance. It’s important for patients to take into consideration their oral condition, foundation and overall oral health. Correcting crooked, chipped, cracked, misaligned or worn teeth could also drastically improve your overall smile and healthcare. If Read more…

The Fastest Way To Get Your Perfect Smile Regardless of how well we take care of our teeth, not all of us are blessed with the white and shiny smiles of Hollywood stars. Thanks to the developments of dental surgery over the past years, however, most cosmetic issues with our smiles can be remedied. FAQs: your common asked questions answered. Comfortable, unnoticeable & affordable Putting a thin layer of ceramics, known as dental veneers, over your crooked or stained teeth 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’? The ideal, desired smile has been revealed. But what does it look like? The anatomy of a smile has been researched and looked into with the “ideal” smile being defined with a ratio between the gums and top of teeth. It’s all about symmetry, where the shape of the gums Read more…

Rejuvenate Your Smile With Gum Veneers Porcelain | Composite | Lumineers | Ultrathin | Durathin  Bleeding gums are one of the first visible warning signs of gum disease. Gum disease is the leading cause of premature tooth loss in adults in the UK. Your gums become swollen and it is often painful. Gum veneers have been in clinical use for over 50 years and are a predictable, inexpensive, non-invasive, effective and aesthetically pleasing way of replacing lost gum tissue. Call 01992 552115. Read more…

Invisalign Go: Dentistry for The Digital Age As an Invisalign practitioner, we are able to offer Invisalign Go which integrates clear aligner therapy into our very own precise treatment plans. Invisalign is perhaps the most popular orthodontic option Clear aligner therapy has allowed us to improve our patient’s expectations, improve their oral health and provide rapid and innovative technology that has accelerated orthodontics into a new era. What is Invisalign Go? Go wireless… It’s a series of customised clear plastic Read more…

Avoid At-Home Tooth Whitening Strips, Kits and Bleaching Devices With a lot of the world spending their time at home recently due to the current pandemic, there has been an increase in people seeking out at-home tooth bleaching kits. Whilst this is understandable, as professionals dentists, we cannot help but also feel slightly concerned. We do not want patients off of the idea of receiving teeth whitening treatment, that’s why we are encouraging people at home to avoid these treatments Read more…

Say Goodbye to Sagged & Double Chins, Fine Lines and Wrinkles Believe it or not, in today’s modern society, ageing has become more of a choice than an actuality.  And with countless cosmetic procedures and clinics in London and across the UK, revamping your look is not difficult to achieve. But whilst new and popular methods, like Botox injections have become the go-to choice for tightening and improving the look of your face and skin, the British public misses out Read more…

Sore Gums: Causes, Treatments and Relief for Sensitive Gums The most common cause of sore gums is a buildup of plaque, which causes gum disease. Patients suffering from gum disease often and frequently experience gum pain, throbbing teeth, bleeding gums and increased tooth sensitivity. Common causes and reasons for periodontal disease include: Brushing too hard Improper dental care like poor flossing Infection or stress Smoking and diet What do sore gums mean? If there is little pain or discomfort when Read more…

Clear Braces | 6 Month Braces | Fixed Braces | Removable Aligners | Invisalign Costs Achieve a straighter smile more quickly with Invisalign Private | Thin & Discreet | Clear | Removable | Comfortable | Fit Perfectly For the last 25 years, The Perfect Smile has been improving and tailoring our orthodontic treatments to accommodate a variety of budgets and expectations. One of our most recommended tooth alignment systems is Invisalign, which has become increasingly popular amongst our adult and teen Read more...

Will dental implants last a lifetime? Once the implant has fused with your jawbone and tissues, the artificial titanium implant acts as an ordinary root. The longevity of your implant depends on how you improve and maintain your oral health. Read more.

Will dental implants last a lifetime? Once the implant has fused with your jawbone and tissues, the artificial titanium implant acts as an ordinary root. The longevity of your implant depends on how you improve and maintain your oral health. Read more.

Today, with a rise in cosmetic surgery treatments it is easy to change almost every part of your appearance. This is no longer limited to the body, and advances in cosmetic dentistry mean that with the right dentist (and the right amount of money) it is easy to change whatever is bothering you about your appearance too. From subtle Invisalign braces to full sets of porcelain veneers, there are multiple smile-alteration options on the market. However, some people are making 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...

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 | Lumineer Transformations | Price of Lumineers | Lumineer Procedure Thinner than traditional veneers: Are Lumineers right for you? Ultrathin Veneers, Durathin Veneers and Lumineers involve no drilling and no injections since no tooth is being cut. Lumineers are a type of veneer treatment that is able to solve a multitude of dental problems and issues. Easy to apply - they can be fitted in just two simple appointments. A relaxed treatment option, Lumineers can be the perfect solution to fix discoloured, chipped and Read more...