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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…

We treat many patients who are interested in post-braces teeth-whitening treatments. If you’ve gone through the braces treatment process, you probably know the ecstatic feeling when you finally have your braces removed.  Usually patients are extremely excited for the ‘final reveal’ day, where they get to reap the benefits of the time they have put in wearing braces. There are several teeth whitening options we offer here at The Perfect Smile, but first we will consider the best ways to 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…

Having crooked teeth is not simply an aesthetic concern, it can impact your oral health too. Unarguably, having crooked teeth can lead to deep insecurities – your teeth are the first thing people notice about you and so usually the first thing they use to base their judgement on you. The good news is that with technological advancements and a team of highly-skilled and experienced dentists like we have at The Perfect Smile, it is easier than ever to fix Read more…

Find out the best ways to care for your veneers and prolong their lifespan… So, you’ve taken the leap and decided to have cosmetic dentistry treatment, you’ve gone through the procedure, and now you are wondering what to do to keep your pearly whites healthy and sparkling for as long as possible. What are veneers? Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are placed over your natural teeth to cover any imperfections (cracks, chips, irregular teeth shape, gaps, crookedness, yellowing colour Read more…

Often we think of cosmetic dentistry as a purely aesthetic pursuit. This is a common misconception. Cosmetic dentistry doesn’t just help improve your confidence and the appearance of your smile. Many treatments help to improve the functionality as well as the health of your teeth and gum Poor oral health can lead to tooth decay and gum disease Many of us aren’t informed that failure to look after your teeth properly can eventually lead to diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems Read more…

  At The Perfect Smile we offer many different types of cosmetic dentistry to suit every patient’s needs, desires and financial budgets. We can help you to refresh your smile – whether your issue is yellow or greying teeth, wonky teeth, chipped or even missing teeth – we have solutions to help you!  There are multiple cosmetic dentistry treatments that can help restore your smile and leave you feeling better about yourself.  These include but are not limited to: Veneers Read more…

It may not be a common thought to associate our teeth with happiness… BUT our image has a huge impact on our self-esteem, confidence, social life and professional life. For many people, feeling bad about your appearance can affect your daily experience. Discontent about your teeth can eat away at you, causing you to feel increasingly worse if your concerns are not treated. Thankfully, advances in cosmetic dentistry mean it is easy, affordable and normal to treat any issues you Read more…

Many people can offer cosmetic dentistry, but there are few who can offer bespoke treatment and care on the level we promise at The Perfect Smile. Below are some of the ways that we stand out as cosmetic dentistry providers:  Experienced staff:  Applying veneers requires skill, knowledge, experience and precision. We don’t believe this is a treatment everyone should offer. We have several highly skilled dentists, many of whom have over 20 years of experience and have received accredited awards Read more…

Just the word ‘cosmetic’ makes us think that cosmetic dentistry has solely aesthetic benefits. While cosmetic dentistry typically involves enhancing the appearance of your smile – colour, position, shape, size and alignment of your teeth – cosmetic dentistry can also be essential to improving the functionality and optimisation of your oral health.  If you do suffer from severely crooked teeth, the reality is – this may not just be a cosmetic dental issue. Crooked teeth саn affect уоur oral health.  Read more…

Most of us want to have a smile we feel proud about… but what if you’ve passed the presumed ‘acceptable’ age bracket to have braces? We get it – you didn’t have braces as a teenager (whether that’s down to the fact they weren’t common, financial reasons or you just didn’t want them), and now you are left with crooked teeth as an adult and struggling to deal with it.  We all want sparkling, white straight teeth. We see it Read more…

The short answer to this question is – not very high! Everyone has different ideas of ‘pain’ and some of us are more sensitive to certain types of dentistry treatments than others.  However, with successful local anaesthetic and modern technology, it is easy for us to provide cosmetic dentistry that is comfortable for most, and definitely bearable for those with lower pain thresholds! What treatments hurt the least? There are of course a range of cosmetic dentistry treatments available today, Read more…

Veneers have been around for much longer than we often presume. They have been used for a long time – they were used in Hollywood as early as 1928! However, there has been an obvious increase in popularity indicated by the number of ‘ordinary’ people we see sporting veneers today.  One demographic who can be deemed responsible for the normalisation of veneers are Instagram influencers. We all know that for people who make a career out of social media, appearance Read more…

Going to the dentist is one of the most common phobias. Even the NHS acknowledges that many people suffer from anxiety about going to see their dentist. Although we understand many of these worries are deep-rooted, at The Perfect Smile we aim to create a dentist-patient dynamic that alleviates rather than increases these anxieties.  Many people have had traumatising experiences at their dentists, maybe they experienced a lot of pain because they hadn’t received the right amount of anaesthetic before Read more…

It is completely normal to have parts of your body you are more insecure about. We are an image-focused society, and when there is one particular part of your appearance you don’t like it is easy to become fixated on and obsess over that. When you don’t like your hair – you try a new hairstyle. When you are sick of your wardrobe, you try on some new clothes. Similarly, cosmetic dentistry allows you the option to ‘try a new Read more…

If you come to your dentist telling them you are feeling self-conscious or unhappy with your smile, one of the options they may suggest for you is dental veneers.  Porcelain veneers are thin shells made from a durable ceramic. Rather than providing a full set of replacement teeth (like dentures), veneers are thin shells that are bonded to the front of the tooth or teeth, to correct dental flaws and imperfections. Most qualified dentists have methods and resources to correct Read more…

Dental veneers are becoming an increasingly popular solution to target smile-based insecurities. But what are the negatives? Four out of five people worry about keeping their mouths closed when being photographed because they don’t feel comfortable with their smiles or their teeth.  Regardless of whether or not this self-consciousness is caused by discoloured, chipped, crowded, cracked or uneven teeth, more and more people are turning to cosmetic dentistry as a solution for these issues.  Why wait, when we have the Read more…

Cosmetic dentistry is increasingly becoming a normalised part of the beauty routine… No longer limited to the realm of celebrity privilege, technological advances in cosmetic dentistry means that there are many options available regardless of budget and celeb-status! Although once seen as a luxurious privilege for some, the lines between celebrity and the everyday individual have been blurred. Cosmetic dentistry is on the path to becoming almost as common as a new hairstyle.  A sparkling set of pearly whites are Read more…

Smiles are attractive, smiles are contagious, and smiling makes us feel good! In the UK specifically, smiling is a sign of politeness, it is a way to greet someone and a way to welcome someone. Smiling is a commonly accepted indicator of emotions, and something we do not often think twice about.  But what happens if you are not happy with your smile? If you hate your teeth (maybe they are discoloured, maybe you have lost teeth, maybe they are 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…

If you have teeth you are not happy about, your mouth area can become a huge source of anxiety and concern. All of us can say we face some level of pressure to ‘look good,’ and your teeth and smile are one of the first things people will notice about you. Of course, it is normal to want beautiful, straight teeth, we all want to look and feel our best. However, its not only aesthetics that matter, and it is Read more…

Although once restricted to the world of actors, models and singers, cosmetic dentistry has become increasingly common for the average individual. There have been many advances in cosmetic dentistry, including veneers and clear aligners along with more invasive treatments. This means there are options available for all concerns, as well as financial budgets. Early cosmetic dentistry People have found different ways to care for their teeth for thousands of years – as early as 3000 BC, people used sticks to 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…

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, was the founder and principal dentist for years at The Perfect Smile and was voted no. 40 by his fellow dental peers. Dr Doshi was awarded The Outstanding Contribution to Dentistry 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 a 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 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…

Fixed braces or clear, removable aligners An orthodontist is a fully qualified specialist who has first trained to become a regular dentist. 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 when choosing orthodontists that can deliver the right results, every time. Are they experienced and a specialist? The best orthodontic dentists will have 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…

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…

7 in 10 people are opting for dental implants for their tooth replacement solution Having dental implants  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 an excellent, 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) Prevents Oral Health Problems 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 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 the 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…

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…

The Perfect Smile Institute 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 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 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 the 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 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, was a leading dentist in Hertfordshire, has teached dentists on 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…

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…

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…

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…