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Help! I’m Ashamed by My Teeth If like me, you’ve been embarrassed by your smile or bad teeth, then you’ll know exactly how it feels to be worried about going to the dentist. For me, it was more about being scared about what the dentist would say or even confirming what I already knew was true. Now, if you could see my smile from afar, you’d wonder why I was even concerned. But I knew what my smile really looked Read more…

Bad Teeth? It’s Never too Late to do Something! As a recent employee at The Perfect Smile Studios, I felt it was important to write this blog post because I know exactly how it feels to have bad teeth and be too scared to visit the dentist. Now, I’ve never experienced dental phobia or have been scared of the dentist. However, at one point, I went five years without seeing a dentist because I was scared of what they would Read more…

It’s Not Just Dentists Leaving the NHS, But Patients Too! Some patients in full-time employment who can afford private are abandoning the NHS out of frustration. However, the most vulnerable group of patients who are unemployed or seeking benefits are being forced to abandon their oral health care altogether as they cannot afford the rising fees of NHS dental care. Struggling to find a new dentist? Become a new patient of ours easily today. Contact us. Annual dental fee increases Read more…

Thousands of Patients in England Leaving NHS Dental Practices In the current climate, millions, not thousands, of NHS dental patients in England are being forced to go private as ‘dental deserts’ become a scary reality. Many patients struggle to be accepted as new NHS patients and have travelled very far from their local home area to receive urgent and immediate care. With the current state of NHS dentistry, thousands of NHS patients are turning to private practices for their general Read more…

Implants on the NHS: Criteria, Costs & Availability If you’ve done your research well, you’ll know that dental professionals consider dental implants the tooth replacement method worldwide. You’ll also likely know dental implants are the only long-lasting, permanent option to replace missing teeth. But more likely, you’ll know that the cost of dental implants in the UK is not always so inviting. So, there’s no surprise why so many Brits want to know if they can get this life-saving treatment Read more…

The Truth About The All on 4 Experience Patient and guest blogger – Miranda Wheeler. This time last year, I was sitting in a dental reception eagerly waiting for my all on four restorations. Nine months on, I must say that my new permanent teeth have been great – and an improvement compared to my experience with dentures. A non-existent lisp and the freedom to eat anything I want without a second thought has been a real life-changer. But let Read more…

Are you Finding it Impossible to Get an Emergency Dental Appointment? Unfortunately, you’re not the only one.  Did you know that more than 50% of council areas in the UK, specifically in England, have no dentists listed on the NHS website who are taking on new adult patients for routine procedures? With only 32% having no available dentists to accept children. Representatives of patients commented that this figure was “alarming” and pointed to a flawed system failing the public – Read more…

No New Patient Appointments in England Due to Mass Exodus The lowest number of dentists for a decade Patients struggle to get treatment Patients unable to get on NHS dentist lists at all 20% fewer patients have been seen in London since 2019 Up to 2,000 dentists have left the NHS, leaving around 4 million people without access to NHS care. And with people struggling to get the dental treatment they need, as and when they need it, this fiasco Read more…

What a Lost Tooth Really Costs You  Have you lost a back tooth or somewhere in the visible part of your smile? Did you know ignoring missing teeth can risk your health and cost you more money in the future? Whilst many patients we meet at first are complacent about their missing teeth, their opinions quickly change when we show them the damage that this causes for their health, remaining teeth and not to mention facial aesthetics. And once the Read more…

Dentistry’s Social Stars Back in September 2021, Dentistry.co.uk compiled a list of some of cosmetic dentistry’s top influencers in a bid to celebrate their efforts in educating other professionals and the public. Let’s not forget to mention that one of our excellent dentists was featured on the list. The excellent Dr Sam Jethwa was praised in the listing for educating the public on both the emotional and clinical aspects of cosmetic dentistry, something he feels very passionate about. Top influential dental Read more…

Invisalign Case Study – Overbite Braces Did you know that many people still believe that Invisalign is unable to treat severe bite problems like an overbite? Since its launch in 1998 Invisalign has had advanced a lot – before being able to treat mild cases gradually, the innovative clear brace system can now address more serious bite issues. But how does Invisalign perform for deep overbites? Does it affect the treatment time or cost? And most of all; does it Read more…

Deciding on an Invisalign Provider Qualified Invisalign Orthodontists When it comes to choosing the right provider for Invisalign, it can be a difficult job – especially if you’re not aware of specific distinctions. It’s not just about fixing your smile, but increasing your confidence in your smile – and this begins with having faith in your provider. Seeing as experience can vary widely between Invisalign providers, it’s essential to know the several different types of Invisalign qualifications. What you need Read more…

Finding Dental Insurance to Cover Implant Treatment for Missing Teeth As tooth implants are hugely considered by experts as the best tooth replacement available today, there’s no wonder why patients in 2022 are beginning to seek out insurance plans to protect them from future tooth loss. With no other missing teeth method available today that is as strong, stable or long-lasting as dental implants, finding an insurance plan that can help cover the cost of treatment might be wise to Read more…

Same-day Full Set of Teeth: A New Level of Tooth Implant Technology Same-day Smiles is a long-lasting, permanent prosthesis to replace a full mouth of missing teeth. So, if you currently wear dentures, you can have a whole new smile in just one day. With a single surgical appointment, you can expect a quicker treatment process than traditional tooth implant surgery. And whilst the majority of our patients who receive this revolutionary treatment use it for a complete jaw restoration, Read more…

Non-Implant Cheaper Replacement Options: How do they Compare? Have you recently lost a tooth and don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you are tired of wearing dentures and looking for better and cost-effective options or cheap implants? Your main tooth replacement options after an extraction or tooth loss are: Teeth implants (last forever) All on 4 (uses only four implants) Dental bridges (lasts 5 to 7 years) Dentures (need to be replaced after 7-10 years) Is there a cheaper Read more…

Price Guide For All Adult Brace Types in the UK Braces are most commonly prescribed to patients experiencing overbite issues, overcrowding and other bite conditions.  Whilst you can live with conditions like an overbite, letting it go untreated has been known to cause serious consequences to the teeth, mouth and overall health. Therefore, it’s best to correct bite issues like overbites to achieve a healthier, straighter smile to avoid conditions like gum disease, excessive wear and tear and even tooth Read more…

Different Kinds of Dental Implants and How to Choose One If you have missing teeth or just lost a tooth, you might already know that dental implants are the most advanced dental solution to replace gaps. But what type of tooth implant is the best? The most affordable and the longest lasting?  Highly recognised, top implant dentist Dr Gurs Sehmi breakdowns all the different types of dental implants, their costs and which one will be most likely best for your Read more…

Explore the Secret Ways to Get Dental Implants for FREE, or Cheaper at Least As dental implants are the leading missing tooth solution, there’s no surprise they come at a high price tag. Their superior strength can explain their cost over other traditional tooth replacement methods. Not to mention the fact they are the closest thing to natural functioning teeth – oh, and that they last a lifetime. However, if you have missing teeth and cannot afford dental implants, there Read more…

My Invis Journey: What I Paid, How it Worked and Why it Was Worth it If like me, you have an overbite or “buck teeth”, as my bullies used to call it, you will know how conscious your smile can make you.  And over the years, I cannot begin to tell you how my smile has impacted my confidence. As a person who wants to promote self-love and positivity, I found it difficult to fight my insecurities, which had disrupted many Read more…

Post-Lockdown Blues: Reasons to Invest in Your Smile Over the years, we have treated thousands of patients who enter our practice unhappy with some aspect of their smile.  Thankfully, cosmetic dentistry offers patients a solution to worn, overcrowded or crooked smiles and instead provides them with flawless, natural-looking teeth that last a lifetime. So, if the cost might cause you to hesitate to get the smile you’ve always dreamed of, we ask you to take a minute to read this Read more…

London’s #1 Invisalign Providers Here at The Perfect Smile Studios, we only work with experienced and highly qualified dentists who hold the highest accreditations in their chosen field of dentistry. We offer various types of Invisalign, from Invisalign Go to Invisalign Full, and have certain dentists which work on each system. Book an appointment. One of our amazing dentists is Dr Gurs Sehmi, who is one of the most recommended dentists in the UK for braces. A highly experienced specialist Read more…

Do You Need Invisalign? Take The Quiz to Find Out Get your results in minutes Are you a mature adult, or an older teen who wishes to avoid the embarrassment of traditional braces? Well, there are various other invisible ways to straighten teeth, with Invisalign being one of the most popular and affordable. Designed with the older patient in mind, Invisalign was specifically created for adults who want to avoid the look, feel and length of treatment for metal braces. Read more…

Can You Get Braces on The NHS Over 18? Free braces vs paid options. Adults are usually not eligible for brace treatments on the National Health Service (NHS).  This is because any type of brace treatment for adults is considered to be cosmetic in nature and the NHS does not cover the cost of cosmetic dentistry treatments like Invisalign. Cosmetic dentistry is an optional elective treatment, which is undertaken to improve the look and feel of a patient’s smile. It Read more…

Importance of Braces There are many benefits to brace treatment and any other orthodontic teeth straightening treatments. We design and carry out all our brace treatments at our Hertford practice. They include the following: Improved Confidence. Teeth that are well aligned also provide a level of cosmetic enhancement. The more involved and detailed the treatment the better the resulting cosmetics. This also tends to improve a person’s self-esteem and self-confidence contributing to your overall wellness. If you look good you Read more…

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…

Restorative dental work These are any treatments that are used to restore teeth and gums back to health. It often involves replacing or rebuilding teeth or their surrounding support structure back to its original or even better appearance. See Bupa Dental Cover for Private and NHS Patients: Is It Right for You? Restorative treatments are not only aimed at cosmetics though, they also serve the purpose of making those teeth structurally supported and protected. Deficiencies can occur in all aspects of Read more…

Certain foods may affect the brace When you first have the braces placed on your teeth, you may require time to get used to the tightened feeling. Initially, for a few days, it may feel slightly uncomfortable with sore gums. For this reason, we advise eating soft foods only. This helps your teeth to adjust to the treatment. We also recommend not consuming very hard or chewy foods. Straighten my teeth today. Soft foods can include soup with soft bread, Read more…

A Fundamental Role in the Cosmetic Industry We usually call a dentist a “Cosmetic Dentist” when they have a special interest in cosmetic procedures and the majority of treatment carried out by the clinician is cosmetic in nature aimed at improving the smile. There is really no other professional title given to a cosmetic dentist other than ‘Cosmetic Dentist” or “Aesthetic Dentist”. Cosmetic dentistry has a significant impact on a person’s self-esteem and confidence. Many people have found it easier Read more…

Is there a right age to get braces? Brace treatment can essentially be done at any age as soon as you have permanent teeth. Innovative orthodontic solutions now mean that the majority of people regardless of age can have teeth straightening treatments. These include inconspicuous braces and clear braces. Brace treatment involves components like a small bracket that is fixed to each tooth. These brackets support a wire which then moves your teeth. For adults, there are now numerous treatment Read more…

We use The Best Possible Materials for Our Crown Treatments Over the years, there has been much debate about which dental material is best from which to construct crowns. All innovations and new technology have been aimed at fulfilling the required criteria for a crown. In the past crowns have been made of gold alloy, tin alloy, stainless steel, metal-ceramic combinations and various types of all porcelain crowns. Unfortunately, no one material has been able to match the full characteristics Read more…

OUR TREATMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE PAIN-FREE Braces actually shouldn’t be painful. They may be uncomfortable when they are first placed on the teeth. This is necessary in order to provide the correct forces in order to move the teeth as required. When the dentist adjusts your braces, they will often feel tighter on your teeth. This can sometimes make your teeth and gums feel sore whilst your teeth adjust to the braces. This tightness is necessary in order to move the teeth as Read more…

Dentists see a rise in cosmetic dentistry requests as pandemic restrictions ease Cosmetic dentistry has never been in such high demand. As more and more people get vaccinated, and the Government eases COVID-19 restrictions and rules, the social resurgence has put one major focus on one thing; what’s been hiding behind the masks. As the go-to choice for cosmetic dentistry in London and Hertfordshire, The Perfect Smile has noticed a surging trend amongst both existing and new patients in our Read more…

Struggling to refer a patient? Leading dentist Rahul Doshi to the rescue In an article featured by dentistry.co.uk, Julian English interviewed our founding dentist and clinical strategy development director at Dentex Health; Dr Rahul Doshi. During the interview, we were happy and excited to discuss our new referral programme and what it is able to offer fellow Dentex practitioners as well as the wider dental community. So, what does it mean for you and your dental practice? And how can Read more…

What No One Tells You About Invisalign Considering Invisalign? Why shouldn’t you? It has the power to transform smiles in just a matter of months discreetly. It’s comfortable, it’s popular, it’s trusted by millions… But what about its limitations? What are the top tips you need to know to ensure your Invisalign journey is a success? What’s the real review? As orthodontists, we know everything there is to know about straightening smiles. We work with this system on a daily Read more…

Can You Straighten Teeth without Braces? As the conventional method for straightening teeth with braces has always been the traditional way to fix crooked and uneven smiles, little is known of other, faster cosmetic procedures that have the exact same power. Patients exhibiting bite issues, misaligned teeth, large gaps or overcrowded teeth in the past have had very little option other than fixed metal braces. One of the advantages of fixed braces is the fact that the treatment is minimally Read more…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…