The Perfect Smile Blog

Proudly Voted by Fellow UK Dental Professionals Every year, Dentistry.co.uk conducts an exclusive survey that’s voted by dental professions across the UK. The Top 50 list includes a range of dentists, campaigners and politicians that dental professionals consider as top influencers on the UK dentistry industry. Dr Rahul Doshi, the founder and principal dentist at The Perfect Smile, was voted no. 40 by his fellow dental peers. Dr Doshi was awarded The Outstanding Contribution to Dentistry in March 2017 and Read more…

A dentist is someone who looks after your mouth. There are many different types of dentists that like to either specialise in a particular field of dentistry or who are dedicated to certain type of dentistry. Dentists look after the health and foundation of your teeth and mouth. A general dental practitioner is a dentist that looks after the overall health of the mouth. They are knowledgeable about all areas of the mouth but not to the highest level as Read more…

Your Ideal Smile This is a subjective term, commonly used to describe an enhanced aesthetic appearance of the teeth or smile. Usually when people talk of an ideal smile it tends to have certain commonalities such as straight well aligned teeth, bright white teeth with no discolorations and teeth that look realistic. Through our 25 years of experience, we understand that a perfect smile for one person can mean something different to another. For this reason we have a variety of Read more…

Since there is now so much information out there, it can be increasingly difficult to choose the most appropriate dentist or best orthodontist for you. We have compiled a list of our top 10 tips that we feel will be useful for you. Highly skilled and experienced clinicians The best orthodontic dentists will have acquired a huge amount of technical experience and know-how in the field of adult orthodontics. Adults have a different requirement from orthodontic braces to children’s dentistry. Read more…

Treatments designed to be as comfortable as possible Brace treatments are not painful. But they can be a little uncomfortable during the first 2-3 days whilst the teeth get used to the braces. Initially, the braces do need to be a little tight. This allows for the necessary forces to be applied so that the teeth can start moving in the required direction. This may feel slightly uncomfortable to some who have a more sensitive disposition. However, the majority of Read more…

If low self-esteem is impacting on how you make a good first impression, the good news is we can help you enhance your smile – and you do not have to be an A-list celebrity to achieve star quality. Teeth whitening, veneers, dental implants and short-term adult orthodontics using Invisalign are accessible, affordable and fix ageing or broken smiles without breaking the bank. The secret lies in the colour and symmetry of our teeth. The length, width and proportion also Read more…

There has been a lot going on in our practice over the past few months and the on-going theme is ‘families’ with weddings, engagements, babies, babies and more babies! Our dental team family has been steadily growing. We have a few team members back from maternity leave – Shivani, our hygiene therapist, who had a baby girl as well as dental nurse Aimie and care nurse Gabi, who both had baby boys. We are all very pleased to see them Read more…

Over 57% of UK adults are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. What are the benefits of Dental Veneers? Crooked, chipped or discoloured teeth can be a serious cause for low self-esteem and confidence issues amongst UK adults. Porcelain veneers are becoming a fast, effective and long-lasting solution in getting a radiant, perfect smile. “Dental Veneers help unlock your smile’s potential; they’re incredibly durable and give patients guaranteed natural results.” Opting for dental veneers isn’t just for cosmetic appearances; Read more…

7 in 10 people are opting for dental implants for their tooth replacement solution Cosmetic dentistry may appear to be a purely cosmetic solution for your appearance, but there are several benefits you may not be aware of in getting an implant. “Dental implants are a perfect, long-term treatment for tooth replacement.” Here are 5 benefits why dental implants are fast becoming a popular, dependable solution to replace your missing teeth: 1) Improves Your Oral Health Missing or broken teeth Read more…

A dental implant can cost as little as £1.40 a day* A dental implant can cost as little as £1.40 a day. What daily expenses do you have that could be replaced by the cost of an implant? A Hello Magazine can cost around £2 even though they can be viewed for free online. “Not only do dental implants have a range of oral health benefits, it enhances your confidence in social situations.” If your smile is in need of Read more…

Fluorosis is a cosmetic condition that affects teeth in the first eight years of their growth. Fluorosis isn’t a disease and because it’s usually mild and is something a dental professional can detect. “Mild fluorosis may make visible changes visible only to a dental professional who knows what to look for.” Fluorosis is caused by an overexposure to fluoride. Fluoride can be found in toothpaste and other mouth-based products. Fluorosis can produce white lines or streaks along the enamel of Read more…

Smiling is a heartwarming experience and we do it so unconsciously that we don’t truly realize the beneficial effects it has on us both psychologically and physically even in making us feel 10 years younger. To see someone smile at us or to smile back is truly a gift. But what is it about that smile that makes us feel good? What makes a nice smile? Dentists would obviously think the best thing in the world is a nice healthy Read more…

Japanese scientists are paving the way for futuristic teeth that are free from decay. They have developed a microscopic coating for teeth that prevents dental decay from deteriorating teeth – it may also make these teeth appear whiter! Professor Shigeki Hontsu at Kinki University in western Japan says, “This is the world’s first flexible apatite sheet” The microscopic coating is a film that covers the tooth. The film is made of a hardwearing and extremely flexible material called hydroxyapatite. This Read more…

Well done to Dawn French and her amazing new look! The Vicar of Dibley star has lost 3 stones since her divorce from Lenny Henry and she looks like a new women. Congratulations to her for her efforts to make herself healthier and she looks great for it too. This situation got me thinking about people’s efforts to help themselves after traumatic times in their lives such as divorce, loss or passing away of loved ones. Quite often I see Read more…

The Perfect Smile Studios bringing state-of-the-art innovations in Dentistry to Hertfordshire, London & Essex. Dr. Rahul Doshi and Dr. Bhavna Doshi are due to attend the World Aesthetic Congress held in London, this year. As you may know Dr. Doshi founder of The Perfect Smile Studios and Advanced Training Institute, likes to keep at the forefront of dental innovations especially in tooth veneers and smile makeovers. Therefore he will be looking for newer developments in the UK when he attends Read more…

Instinctively, we all know the power of a wonderful smile. It’s that warm welcoming feeling we give out when we smile. But now the latest research from the US is showing that the “British Smile” itself is something worth smiling about! A study that has analysed the American and British smile and the 43 different facial muscles used to produce them has discovered some interesting results. The psychologist undertaking the study found such sharp differences between the way Americans and Read more…

These days many dental practices are renaming and reinventing their names to be synonymous with dentistry. Also, there has been much in the way of change of ownership of various dental practice companies. This has lead to much confusion. We would like to state that we are the original ‘The Perfect Smile Studios” established since 1994 by Dr. Rahul Doshi. We have been the main dentists on Extreme Makeover UK and have appeared in multiple national media including the BBC, Read more…

As you may know we a like to stay at the cutting edge of dentistry especially in the areas of Aesthetic Dentistry, Orthodontics and Implants. This is important to us on two key levels: 1. It allows us to produce the very best results for our patients and hence we are able to live up to our motto – changing lives and exceeding expectations. 2. We can keep the dentists that attend the Advanced Training Course  up to date as Read more…

Today our delegate dentists and their teams on our Advanced Training Course will be fitting the final smiles on all the patients. I know it’s going to be an emotional day. It usually is because this is the day these patients are finally going to get the smile they have always wanted but have delayed getting until now. The transformations and uplift to their self-esteem and spirits is going to be high. We have seen this only too many times Read more…

In these modern times dentistry has improved in leaps and bounds with the use of highly sensitive and technical innovations. All sorts of gadgets and armamentarium have surfaced to improve practically every aspect of enhancement procedures. One aspect that we consider to be highly recommended whenever any smile makeover procedure is being considered is the use of laser technology. Laser dentistry can be easily combined with cosmetic dentistry techniques to provide some of the most stunning results possible. They give Read more…

Congratulations to our Specialist Orthodontist Dr. Nilu Abizadeh who has been awarded the 2011 Best UK Orthodontic Smile Award. This prestigious award recognises Dr Abizadeh’s orthodontic treatment in creating beautiful smiles. The Perfect Smile Studios have an ethos of creating stunning smiles and makeovers that are also based on a healthy foundation. Creating beautiful looking teeth in combination with orthodontic work delivers the best most minimally invasive and desired results in cosmetic dentistry. We are proud to have Dr Abizedeh Read more…

We are looking forward to the last 2 days of the spring Advanced Training Course held at The Perfect Smile Institute. We have a great crowd of dentists and their teams, and a really good agenda for some innovative strategies on creating beautiful looking teeth for our patients. Who do we teach and train? We not only see dentists from Hertfordshire, Essex and London, but from all over UK and Europe. We are always striving to remain at the forefront Read more…

As part of their continued work to support the dental industry to increase the standards of care provided to patients across the UK, both Dr. Rahul Doshi and Dr. Bhavna Doshi work as judges for the National Private Dentistry Awards. They are valued for their experience and integral position as opinion leaders in the profession. Tonight will be the awards ceremony where many dentists and their teams are eagerly awaiting the final results. There will be a few regretful sighs Read more…

A person’s smile is a very important asset and it influences almost every aspect of life from how you feel about yourself to how others feel about you and hence how you interact and communicate with each other. It is almost the catalyst to a chain reaction on how you live your life. Smiling has an instant psychological effect of uplifting your spirits and it also makes people around you feel comfortable to be in your company. Hence, when you Read more…

Do you hate showing your teeth off especially in photos? Are you looking for a cost-effective and fast teeth straightening solution? We may have a perfect solution for a perfect smile, that’s perfect for you. Say “Hello” to a great new innovative orthodontic treatment that is taking UK with a smile – Six Month Smiles. What is Six Month Smiles Treatment? This is a cosmetically focused short term orthodontic treatment that allows adults to have teeth straightening treatment with tooth 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…

Our single most important feature is one we often pay little regard to – our smile! In the UK we spend over £200 million a year on surgery or cosmetic dentistry in a bid to look younger, but we often forget about the benefits of having a healthy smile. The appearance of a person’s teeth and gums is very important, 48% of us judge people on their smile alone, 76% believe smiling has a psychological boost and can have a Read more…

People talk about ‘The Perfect Smile’, but exactly what this constitute ? Many times in conversation and in the media this is a term that is used to describe a large wide, bright and white smile. It is perceived as synonymous with the “Hollywood Smile” that many celebrities strive towards. However, is that the correct use of the term and what do dentists define as this term? Dr. Rahul Doshi, a leading dentist in Hertfordshire, teaches dentists on the clinical Read more…

THE PERFECT SMILE STUDIOS & INSTITUTE NEWS 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 in his 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 Read more…

A person’s smile is a very important asset and it influences almost every aspect of life from how you feel about yourself to how others feel about you and hence how you interact and communicate with each other. It is almost the catalyst to a chain reaction on how you live your life. Smiling has an instant psychological effect of uplifting your spirits and it also makes people around you feel comfortable to be in your company. Hence, when you Read more…

Dr. Rahul Doshi had a very successful seminar at the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) Eighth Annual Conference 2011. Due to the over-subscription of his seminar he will be giving another one tomorrow. This proved to be a very popular seminar choice for the attending dentists at the conference. At the annual conference held in the hub of London, Dr. Doshi explained the importance of a “Trial Smile” to the delegates attending. He supported his teachings with a significant Read more…

Our 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 American counterparts, about wearing our crooked, mismatched gnashers with pride! 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 negative way and can dramatically affect how Read more…

As we get older we are often faced with a whole plethora of ailments. One of the most frustrating is our inability to enjoy the simpler things in life like our favourite foods because our mouths are not as they should be. Some people suffer from loose dentures that cause ulcers and the inability to chew food properly; others suffer from unsightly teeth that are often dark, painful and embarrassing; and many others suffer from bad gums that harass even Read more…

Expense issues often overtake health concerns when considering dentistry procedures. Take a look at John Lennon. His tooth went at Omega Auctions for a whopping £19000! Now that’s one expensive tooth! John had given this tooth to his former housekeeper Dot Jarlett asking her to dispose of it after he supposedly pulled the tooth out in his own kitchen! The tooth ended up for auction given by his housekeeper’s son Barry Jarlett. There are two interesting facts here: 1. The Read more…

The Perfect Smile Advanced Training Institute has carried out some research into why people hate the dentist. We have found some useful and enlightening results. As a consequence we have re-checked all our protocols and processes within our practice to make sure that you are able to achieve your goals and have a great positive experience by eliminating these fears and hates. We have literally given The Perfect Smile Studios & Institute an Extreme Makeover so that our patients are Read more…

A smile looks better if the teeth are bright and white. However, there are several factors that cause discolouration and teeth to look unattractive hence preventing you from achieving that ideal look. The dentists at The Perfect Smile Studios are turning into Smile Transformers with new-age techniques and systems. They look at the exact cause of the discoloration and then formulate a treatment plan that can help you to eliminate the cause and have a better healthy and attractive smile. Read more…

Lasers advance dentistry once again Over the course of the past weekend, Dr Doshi talked about how Lasers were overtaking the dentist drill to a group of established highly qualified dentists. His seminar ran over due to the excitement it was stirring amongst the dentists. There was also an exhibition of all the latest innovative Dental Lasers that dentists could now use. This proved to be an eye-opener with regards to the possibilities dentistry now offered patients. Dr Doshi discussed Read more…

Dentistry trends have been moving ahead at an alarming rate. Innovations in dental technology have created a huge amount of options thus allowing dentists London, Essex & Hertfordshire to be able to create treatment plans to fit all types of budgets and needs. Once upon a time, Veneers were the only option using traditional techniques. But the downside of these techniques has been the amount of tooth that was prepared in order to change the smile. Nowadays, there are numerous Read more…

 Dentistry Solutions from Perfect Smile Studios Dental Veneers The latest veneers are made from porcelain to give the illusion of straight teeth. The porcelain can be partial or complete. It all depends on the foundational teeth. Find out more about dental veneers. In cases where teeth are not so crooked Dr. Doshi prefers No Preparation Ultrathin Veneers. But in all cases smile design principles need to be followed to create an ultimate smile that is both long-term and functions Read more…

Last night Dr. Rahul Doshi toasted yet another successful 7 day hands-on course for dentists and their teams at The Perfect Smile Advanced Training Institute. It was a great day (unfortunately we all missed the sun!) jammed pack full of tips and techniques to creating beautiful stunning smile makeovers in dentistry. Dr. Doshi taught comprehensive treatment planning and how to help patients understand all the options available to them today. He discussed how it was vital to assess the patient Read more…

Many things in life have a shelf-life and will only last for a certain length of time. Your smile is no different. Is it time to change your smile and get yourself a new smile makeover? These days getting yourself a new smile with cosmetic dentistry has never been as easy. There are in actual fact numerous treatments that fall into the category of a Smile Makeover and can provide solutions to problems such as: • Want a better looking Read more…

It is often a very difficult decision when considering where to go to get your dentistry or dental implants work done. These days everyone sounds the same and it increasingly feels like a gamble. We understand this and want to make your decisions easy and simple. For this reason we have considered a few areas in which we excel to help make your decisions. 1. We have a range of top highly experienced specialists and skilled dentists in each area Read more…

Many people find that there are parts of their bodies they find most unsatisfactory and are on a constant journey to find solutions for these insecurities. In fact, millions of people all around the world spend huge sums of money in the hope of reversing their situations or enhancing them. The weight loss industry for example is inundated with promises and hopes of a slimmer, healthier, fitter, more youthful younger and altogether more attractive you. However, are teeth a part Read more…

Success of Dental Implants is dependent on correct and continual management of certain risk factors associated with obtaining treatment. It can be detrimental to ignore these risk factors and not take care of teeth implant treatment. Discover our success for our patients in London, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. Risk factors that reduce success of Dental Implants: Smoking. This prevents and inhibits healing around the implant especially when infected tissues exist. Previous history of gum disease. This predisposes you to future disease Read more…

Because its symptoms can be easy to overlook, gum disease is sometimes called a “silent” malady. But don’t underestimate this problem! Untreated periodontal disease can progress into a serious condition, possibly leading to tooth loss and even systemic (whole-body) health issues. With proper preventive measures and appropriate treatment, however, the disease can be controlled. The root cause of periodontal disease — actually, a group of related diseases, all of which affect the tissues surrounding the teeth — is the buildup Read more…

New research suggests that people who take anti-depressants are twice as likely to experience problems with dental implants as those who don’t, an article on News Medical reports. Find out more. According to researchers at the McGill University in Montreal, the most commonly taken anti-depressants – known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), including Celexa and Prozac – can have a significantly negative effect on dental implants. What effect’s dental implants? Professor Faleh Tamimi, a lecturer at McGill’s School of Read more…

  Dr. Doshi helping cosmetic dentists Dr. Rahul Doshi,  a trusted clinical director and senior dentist at the Perfect Smile Studios is proud to announce that he is a mentor to the professionals in Dental Circle. This collaborates with his other work in the dental profession. Read more. “Staying abreast of new ideas and thoughts in dentistry is very important to helping patients achieve their dentistry in the most optimum way possible. And dentistry is changing all the time. It Read more…

There are now many opportunities available for people wishing to improve the look of their smile. If you are considering getting straight teeth, the British Orthodontic Society has published some advice about exactly what your options are, and what you can expect from your orthodontist. See: What to discuss with your dentist. Your choice of brace Firstly, the BOS website explains the varieties of braces that are available to patients. Fixed braces are the most widely used and come in 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…

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. Your questions answered. Comfortable, unnoticeable & affordable Putting a thin layer of ceramics, known as dental veneers, over your crooked or stained teeth can give you a complete dental makeover. Discover our previous smile Read more…