The Perfect Smile Blog

Cheap Veneers UK: Can You Really Get Them? We’ve warned patients time and time again to avoid going abroad for their treatments.  We have had to reverse and correct so many incorrectly performed procedures for patients trusting unregulated dentists abroad, which end up costing our patients so much more money than they would have originally spent coming to our practice. We’re considered one of the best cosmetic dental practices for a reason! The reality of the matter is that you Read more…

The Teeth Tweak Treatments That Can Change Your Face Whilst cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics have great benefits for your oral health and straighten teeth in half time, there’s more to this type of dentistry than you might know. There’s a secret side to the industry, and our Instagram famous dentists are here to reveal their secrets to plumping your lips and face with smile enhancing techniques that actually work! The rise in demand for invisible braces The “Zoom boom” and Read more…

Is Invisalign Really Right For You? Read Our Full Guide Invisalign can straighten teeth perfectly within a year and can offer patients a more private procedure than other bulky and obvious brace treatments. Perfect for adults and older teenagers looking to perfect their smiles, Invisalign offers patients an affordable and effective way to correct their bites issues without the use of metal brackets or wires. The benefits: Invisible, discreet and barely noticeable  Made from smooth plastic they offer improved comfort Read more…

Cosmetic Surgery Price Comparison: A Five-star Treatment Might Not Be As Expensive You Think! If there’s one thing our cosmetic dentists have learned, it’s that patients care about three things; how long their treatment takes, how good/natural it’s going to look and how much it’s going to cost. Whilst we know as practising dentists that there are multiple benefits of cosmetic dentistry, not only for aesthetic purposes but for oral health gains, we have found that our patients are looking 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…

A real patient review Do you hate your smile? Are you embarrassed to open your mouth? Do you think no one will fancy you because of it? These were all emotions I experienced on a daily basis.  Of course, everyone has insecurities or parts of their body they are unhappy with. But, in my experience, my insecurity got in the way of everything. Cancelled meetings, cancelled dates, anxiety in my chest when meeting someone new, not smiling for photos… These Read more…

Everything I wish I knew about my teeth in my 30s I’m going to be honest with you, in my younger years, I never really cared much about my teeth. I had no bite irregularities or any problems and therefore really had no major concerns or insecurities. My teeth were “fine”, just like everybody else’s. I wouldn’t say people in the 80s were hugely concerned with how their teeth looked, procedures like veneers were something for movie stars and they Read more…

How hating my smile was destroying my life Anyone who feels insecure about their teeth will know how horrible it feels. Every time you laugh, you cover your face, every time you smile, you do so with your lips closed. And it’s these things that take away from being in the moment and enjoying it.  Insecurities can destroy your life, stop you from doing particular things and stop you from forming new, meaningful relationships. I’ve reclaimed my confidence and feel Read more…

Top, Famous Cosmetic Dentists in London & Hertfordshire Here at The Perfect Smile, we’re not just like any other private dental practice. We are one of the largest, most popular cosmetic clinics in the UK. With clinics across London and Hertfordshire, thousands of patients and celebrities trust us with their smiles every year. Our secret to success? You could say it’s because we deliver advanced treatments and provide high-quality results, but we would not be able to do this without 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…

Spot Dental Problems Early: Save Time & Money What’s great about today’s cosmetic dentistry treatment options is that many of the procedures can be performed without damaging or altering your original tooth shape, structure or size. Here at The Perfect Smile, we believe minimally-invasive cosmetic dentistry is very important, especially as it can be applied to very many different oral conditions and situations. But when the oral foundation or structure has been damaged or destroyed, heavy reconstructive work will be Read more…

How Fixing Your Teeth Can Fix Your Face Did you know that there’s a wide world of anti-ageing dental treatments out there? Not only are thousands of people beginning to discover the true benefits of cosmetic dentistry, but are beginning to choose them over plastic surgery enhancements. Using modern orthodontics, restoration techniques and custom smile design, a skilled dentist can manipulate the shape and size of your face. The new cosmetic surgeons Through the arrangement of teeth, a dentist can 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…

Sensitive Teeth: What They Really Mean, Causes and Treatments How sensitive are your teeth? Do you disturb them when you run your tongue across your teeth? Can you not bite into cold foods? From the outside, sensitive teeth may not sound bad or even annoying, but for sufferers of the dental condition, it is painful and disruptive. Does this sound familiar to you – and are you wondering if the sensitivity or pain will ever go away? Let’s find out. Read more…

Remove Tooth Stains For Good! As our outer enamel wears away as we age, yellowly dentin lying underneath can become more visible as we age, not to mention the lifestyle habits that affect our smiles. Causes of yellow teeth We all know that certain foods, drinks and smoking can cause yellow teeth. But this doesn’t necessarily always stop us from eating certain foods or living a certain social life. But it’s not just these common lifestyle habits that lead to Read more…

Worried About Thin and Receding Gums? Treatment, Non-surgery and Prevention If your gums have receded or have just begun to recede, you will know how it can change the way you smile looks. As your gums recede, they expose the root of your tooth, which can make teeth appear longer than they are. For some of our patients, naturally thin gums is a reality or are often caused by over-brushing. Here’s how The Perfect Smile can help you. See gum Read more…

Under 50? Quick treatments to achieve a better-looking smile  Are you thinking about improving your smile? Perhaps you are looking to make changes but do not wish to pursue heavy reconstructive procedures or full smile makeovers. Dentistry has adapted amazingly over the years to align better with patient needs and trends. And thankfully, cosmetic dentistry has a wide range of instant treatments to improve your look… Very popular, fast treatments include: Laser contouring to get rid of a gummy smile Read more…

You shouldn’t have your teeth shaved down to pegs to get veneers The number of patients wishing to cosmetic improve and enhance their smiles throughout the UK is growing substantially.  Becoming increasingly popular, treatments like veneers have become more sought out than ever before. This is because they correct a wide multitude of dental and oral health problems as well as offering patients a quick and easy fix to smile imperfections that might make them feel insecure. “Trend of shaving Read more…

Popular Trends and treatments for Boomers and Millennials Here at The Perfect Smile, we have seen an emergence of patients requesting the same procedures we often use on our celebrity clients. Due to advancements in cosmetic dentistry, procedures have gotten faster and better, which means they are more accessible to all kinds of patients with all kinds of budgets. And seeing how a perfect smile can literally open all a lot of doors and improve your appearance, there has been Read more…

Invest In Your Self, Invest In Your Smile Unlike other cosmetic procedures like plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry is not a major operation you will have to endure and recover from.  Not only can you achieve a beautiful new set of teeth or an improved smile, but a stronger and enhanced oral health and hygiene that will keep your mouth healthy for a lifetime.  That is of course if the proper aftercare is taken and oral hygiene routines are maintained. But Read more…

List of celebrities and the cosmetic procedures they have had Whilst it is one of the biggest taboos to admit to having cosmetic work done, whether it’s a bit of botox, a new set of veneers or more serious and severe procedures like facelifts and breast implants. Whilst we can all fall into the trick of believing our most beloved and favourite celebrities look the way they do naturally, a huge majority of the celebrity faces we see on our Read more…

What’s better: Veneers or braces? One of the most common questions our expert orthodontists and cosmetic dentists receive is “which is better – veneers or braces?” A difficult question to answer simply, it entirely relies on your unique orthodontic condition and the amount of time you are willing to commit to a procedure. Both procedures offer alignment, aesthetic improvements and great results, but the two treatments, whilst both fix and treat the same problems, are entirely different. For any help Read more…

Composite Veneers Vs Porcelain Veneers: What’s The Difference If you are considering getting veneers, finding the right ones that work for you and your oral condition, whether it be bite problems or discolouration is important. Very effective when it comes to correcting crooked or gappy smiles, the two different types of veneers both have strong advantages and can create a beautiful new smile for you. But, first, what are the differences between the two and which one will be the Read more…

Deciding whether or not cosmetic dentistry is right for you can be difficult As cosmetic dentistry’s main purpose is to improve your appearance, it is not always an essential procedure, but more of a preferred one. This is because cosmetic dentistry is the fastest, most effective, durable and natural-looking way to makeover your smile. Collect your answers below to see which type of cosmetic procedure may benefit you the most… 1. Are you conscious of one or more of the Read more…

Where tooth reshaping (enameloplasty) is applicable Not to get confused with shaving teeth down to prepare them for veneers, tooth reshaping is a low-cost affordable procedure where patients can make changes to the shape of their teeth. Also known as odontoplasty, this cosmetic procedure is fast, painless and involves contouring to create the desired shape or lengthening of the tooth.  This might involve dentists using tooth-coloured bonding resin, which is also used in composite veneers to attach to the tooth Read more…

The Most Asked For Smile Makeovers Many patients arrive at our clinic wanting to copy and achieve the same smiles as they have seen on social media or on their favourite celebrity. Beautifully white, bright and straight smiles are associated with signs of wealth, beauty, success and appeal. But as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, we meet several patients who have different ideals and request different shapes, colours and overall aesthetics for their new smile. Cosmetic procedure Read more…

How Oral Health Affects Your Mind & Body There is nothing better than a healthy mouth, which can be an amazing asset to have. Believe it or not, our teeth play an important role in your lives; they help us to chew and digest, speak clearly and provide shape for our face. On top of this, our smiles can actually make us more confident as it can influence our social lives, relationships and even careers. So it only makes sense Read more…

Award-winning cosmetic dentists Believe it or not, finding amazing and credible cosmetic dentists can be quite difficult to find. Many private practices offer cosmetic procedures and options, but patients considering dental cosmetic work should choose the practice based on the skill, training and technique of their leading cosmetic dentists. Education and further training should be one of the main factors patients look for. Popular and highly-rated cosmetic dentists are often high in demand and booked up. It is also important Read more…

The surprising facts your teeth reveal about you It may be surprising for some of our patients to find out that an ideology exists where teeth represent our personalities. Everything from shape, size and alignment is meant to signify the person who owns them. Whilst this is a little far-fetched for some, there is some slight degree of truth, as our teeth certainly can tell us a great deal about a person. The makeup of the mouth can be decoded, Read more…

How The Cosmetic Dentistry Market Keeps on Growing The Global cosmetic dentistry market is expected to rise to £25.16 billion by 2026 Patients are expected to receive better deals and prices as the market grows to make cosmetic procedures more accessible Alignment technology will see the biggest growth Shocking research shows that many of the UK public are unhappy or self-conscious about their smiles and teeth. “71% of British adults don’t feel confident showing their teeth when they smile for Read more…

Veneers are better than ever before As more and more young adults want to perfect their teeth, the increase and demand for cosmetic dentistry have soared. Two of the most popular treatments include veneers and teeth whitening, which often go hand in hand. However, whilst younger patients may be eager to undergo the treatment, one of the biggest concerns is ensuring that the procedure is minimally invasive and safe for the underlying teeth. So, whether you are self-conscious or unhappy Read more…

Cosmetic dentistry is on the rise There are a number of new trends that are planning to change the face of cosmetic dentistry.  This field of dentistry is more accessible than ever before thanks to improved technology that allows for better results more affordably. And because of this, new trends have emerged, which plan to accelerate cosmetic dentistry over the next decade. 1. Digital impressions for cheaper treatments These are digital scans on the mouth, which usually allows an orthodontist Read more…

The most popular cosmetic procedures When it comes to quicker decisions and spending regarding cosmetic dental treatments, millennials take the lead and exceed all other generations according to a new study. It has been revealed that adults aged under 35 spend on average £750 a year on their dental care. What’s more surprising is that this is nearly eight times more spent than that of their grandparents. Baby Boomers in comparison require more restorative reconstructions due to tooth and bone Read more…

Dental Practices & COVID-19 With dentists not being able to open during the first national lockdown and permitted to do so following strict guidelines in the second, it can be difficult to discern whether dental offices are safe to open during a pandemic and what the future of appointments will look like.  For many patients across the country not knowing whether dentists will remain open has been a big area of concern for those in need of urgent dental work. Read more…

The most popular form of dentistry Whilst the British are notorious for yellow and crooked teeth, this age-old stereotype is now being challenged as more and more people throughout the UK turn to cosmetic dentistry. Today, British people spend hundreds and thousands of pounds on their dental care each year, where patients do not just desire a more aesthetically pleasing smile, but one that is healthy. This has seen a surge for cosmetic dentistry over the last few years. But Read more…

Meghan Markle’s Teeth will be the Most Requested Look of 2019 Since the official announcement back in 2018 of Prince Harry’s and Megan Markle’s wedding, there has been an increasing trend towards a request for a smile makeover that looks similar to the Duchess of Sussex’s teeth. It’s the much talked about ‘smile’ that won over Prince Harry. But what exactly makes the Meghan Smile so endearing? Meghan Markle Smile Makeover As a High School student, Megan Markle had a Read more…

The diet and weight-loss industry may be a huge multi-million-pound driver but the effects of a having a slim figure are negligible compared to the effects of a great smile. Teeth are topping the list of things that men judge women on. Men then go on to look at our hair and then our clothes. These were the results of the recent match.com study. Many celebrities have also caught onto the idea that a stunning smile can make a huge Read more…

Dr. David Bloom shares his ideas on how dentistry is taking the centre stage in anti-aging processes. He believes that new and wonderful innovations in dentistry can not only help people achieve the perfect smile but also contribute towards warding off the aging process. He looks at some of the techniques he uses every day to achieve both anti-aging and the perfect smile: Customised and Personalised Trial Smile This is a process carried out before the final fitting of any Read more…

Once again we embark on our journey assessing celebrity smiles. Celebrities actually have a great influence on everyday lives with wannabe’s copycatting some or all aspects of their style. And people actually look to these celebs for “what’s new?” When it comes to their most noticeable feature – their smiles – they seem to have explored multiple aspects of cosmetic dentistry. Some like Tom Cruise have opted for teeth straightening systems like six month smiles before any veneer work. This Read more…

Earlier this summer, The Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Los Angeles at the end of her Canadian Royal tour with a transformation in her smile. It was gleaming and straight and very much unlike the Hollywood perfectly straight and excessively white smiles. She had taken her smile from OK to red-carpet ready. Did Kate Middleton have something done that transformed her smile? And if so, what? Her secret lies in not just teeth whitening but a treatment called “micro-rotations’. It Read more…

THE PERFECT SMILE STUDIOS SPECIAL: Cheryl Cole seemingly has a great smile and some people would remark that it is the perfect smile. But what exactly makes up the ingredients of this? We spoke to celebrity dentist Dr. Rahul Doshi, past dentist of the Smile Clinic to investigated the different aspects that makeup a perfect smile. He explained that a true perfect smile is really about designing a style and shape of teeth with the right shade and tone of 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…

Natural-looking, ULTRA-thin Dental Veneers A common phrase uttered by many new patients we talk to is “I’d love to have nice looking white teeth!” The Perfect Smile Studios can make this happen. By using simple, yet effective techniques paired with the latest and most innovative technology, we can make your wish come true without the need for local anaesthetic or pain. Amazing smiles are now no longer for the rich and famous only. We are able to carry out affordable 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…

We have fitted over 25,000 beautiful white veneers since 1994 Tooth preparation | Costs | Pros & Cons | Veneers or Whitening? | Procedure Our recommended work shows our success in treating common oral health concerns by providing the latest cosmetic dental treatments at our approved and established dental practice. We often highly recommend veneers for our patients who are looking to achieve new durable smiles. Veneers have many more amazing advantages to both dental hygiene and general health. This is because Read more…

You’ve just had your braces fitted, and no doubt the main thing on your mind is the final date when treatment will be over and you can have the braces removed and say hello to your brand new sparkling smile… However, before the treatment is over, there is some work for you to do to ensure the best possible outcome of your treatment! Perfecting brushing and flossing Just because you are an adult, doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from sprucing Read more…

Untreated gaps in your teeth can lead to severe oral health problems. If you have gaps in your teeth yourself, you will know that this can impact your confidence levels and leave you feeling insecure about your appearance.  However, leaving gaps untreated in your mouth is not just an aesthetic issue – it can also have a negative impact on your oral hygiene levels! The longer you leave the gaps untreated, the worse the problem can become. Why do people Read more…

With cosmetic dentistry becoming increasingly popular there are more and more dentists offering treatments across the UK. When treating something as important as your teeth, it is vital that you pick a dentist and a dental practice that you trust and are comfortable with.  It is important to have a good relationship with your dentist, not only to ensure that your dentist has carried out successful treatments before. If you trust your dentist and you are comfortable sharing your opinion, Read more…

A chipped tooth could start as a niggling annoyance, but could end up causing you more harm if you don’t see a professional dentist about it. Teeth chipping and cracking is relatively normal amongst both adults and children – so don’t be worried if this does happen to you! The best thing you can do is book an appointment with your dentist straight away, so we can offer the best solution to solve things as quickly and efficiently as possible. Read more…

At The Perfect Smile we are committed to helping you feel happier, more content, and more confident! We know that many people feel dissatisfaction and displeasure when they look at their teeth. There is an increasing pressure to ‘look good’ and our teeth are another part of the body that can cause self-esteem and confidence issues. Luckily, cosmetic dentistry is becoming increasingly available to more and more people, and with ever-improving technology there are a multitude of techniques we can Read more…