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Create & Design the Smile You Want Complete smile makeovers Cosmetic dentistry has opened up a new avenue where patients can be in more control of the future of their smiles. This means that patients can be involved in the design process to achieve the smile they have always dreamed of. From here, our talented and specialist cosmetic dentists will custom make and craft your new smile from the finest of materials. Free smile makeover consultations After careful assessment of Read more…

You Shouldn’t Have Your Teeth Shaved Down to Pegs to Get Veneers Veneers correct a wide multitude of dental as well as offering patients a quick and easy fix to smile imperfections. 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. “Trend of shaving teeth down to PEGS to get ‘perfect smile’ with veneers may leave you Read more…

Where tooth reshaping (enameloplasty) is applicable Also known as odontoplasty, this cosmetic procedure is fast, painless and involves contouring to create the desired shape or lengthening of the tooth.  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. This might involve dentists using tooth-coloured bonding resin, which is also used in composite veneers to attach to the tooth Read more…

Throbbing & 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 throbbing gums include: Brushing too hard Improper dental care like flossing Gum infection or stress Smoking and diet Why do my gums hurt at night? When we lay down, 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…

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…

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…

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…

Guidance given in dental textbooks clashes with that given by dental associations. New research published in the British Dental Journal suggests that the advice given to us by dental associations and experts on the best way to brush our teeth is “unacceptably inconsistent”. The study by UCL examined the advice given by dental associations across ten countries, as well as information provided by toothpaste companies and in dental textbooks. The findings revealed a “worrying” lack of consensus about advice such Read more…

A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatric’s Society has suggested a connection between good oral health and achieving a longer life. The research found that centenarians – and their offspring – had better oral health than their birth cohorts who did not reach their 100th birthday. In fact, just under half (46%) of those born around 1900 had no teeth left in 1971-1974, whereas 37% of centenarians had no teeth left at the same age. Furthermore, those Read more…

Approximately 3.7 million Britons have no natural teeth Poorly fitting dentures sometimes cause such serious consequences for patients’ quality of life in terms of eating, chewing and speaking, that the World Health Organization classifies such people as disabled. See our recommendations for a successful dentures treatment. In an attempt to relieve their ordeal and to offer ways to improve their overall quality of life, the University of Manchester has started a trial to examine possible solutions to the problem. The Read more…

Bad breath can be a very embarrassing problem and although it is rather obvious among others, it can hard to recognise in ourselves. However, even if you do have it, it is not very common for your friends or relatives to let you know you do, as they are afraid they might hurt your feelings. Click here for five things to prevent bad breath. The main causes of bad breath amongst Briton’s The problem is statistically more common among men Read more…

Fluoride Toothpaste Benefits The addition of antibacterial compound triclosan, and a copolymer, which prevents it from being washed away with the saliva, can increase the effectiveness of fluoride toothpaste. These ingredients reduce the risk of gum disease and the accumulation of plaque, and can also benefit tooth decay, a study published in The Cochrane Library has found. Co-author of the study Philip Riley, a scientist at the University of Manchester, says that it is still unclear how important the effects Read more…

Higher Sugar Consumption at Christmas Can Lead to Cavities The Christmas holidays are not just a time for getting together with your loved ones. It is also a time when many people indulge in food and drinks, but sadly also neglect their dental health. It is estimated that around Christmas, people tend to consume around 25% more sugar than at any other time of the year. As many as 10% of Britons are expected to eat twice as much sugar Read more…

As with everything in life nothing comes entirely without risks. However, also as with everything in life we need to carefully weigh all the pros and cons of any situation before we proceed. Implants are no different. What are dental teeth implants? Tooth implants are commonly known as dental implants. It is a titanium rod that is placed into the jawbone. It is a surgical procedure and at The Perfect Smile Studios our implantologist Dr Andreas Weigt carries out all 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 new study conducted by the University of Madrid has highlighted the fact that adults may be unconsciously transmitting their dentist fear to their family. Fear of visiting the dentist is very common in children and numerous studies have already identified the role parents have played in exacerbating this primal fear.  The study has identified the fathers role as just as relevant in establishing a long-term fear. This fear can prevent patients from seeking out the necessary dental work they need 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

One of the biggest obstacles to making your smile look good with dentistry is affordability. How can you make your teeth look good but at the same time be able to afford the solution and fit it into your budget? More information. The Perfect Smile Studios is very well known for the beautiful smiles they create and their specialists and experienced dentists can show you how. There are many types of treatments that fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry 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…

A shiny, beautiful smile has long been considered an asset, but recently it appears to have become something more. The dentists in our Harley Street and Hertfordshire clinics offer a smile makeover. Click here to see our gallery. These days everyone is after the celebrity look. You only have to see a celebrity wear something new and suddenly it’s on the hot ‘must-have’ item list. Well, one thing that most celebrities have definitely reached out for is a new improved smile. It 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 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…

Cosmetic dentistry is becoming a preferred solution for many patients who dream of the perfect smile. However, many people are still very wary of it; some believe it to be extremely expensive, time-consuming and not always effective. Find more information. In fact, these are nothing but myths. Providing you choose an experienced and properly-qualified dentist, you will only benefit from such treatments. See: Premier Dentists. Here are some of the most common myths regarding dentistry treatments: Treatments are very expensive 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…

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…

EDENTULISM (TOOTHLESSNESS) IS A DEBILITATING PROBLEM THAT MODERN DENTISTRY CAN SOLVE IN SEVERAL WAYS.   Are you missing out on life because you can’t find the right treatment option for your missing teeth? People who have missing teeth need to have teeth replaced to be able to eat and speak properly. Also, if your tooth is missing at the front of your mouth you may want an alternative choice to replace the lost tooth that will help you regain confidence. Read more…

A fantastic new study conducted by The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has made some interesting revelations. They have discovered that your smile can actually be your greatest asset! Also, it can be one feature of your ageing self that can defy the natural regression. What makes a person’s smile look youthful and full of vitality? If you want to look 10 years younger your smile could be your secret key.   Why is your perfect smile so important? It Read more…

Most people with a gap between their teeth dream of having this supposed flaw fixed. People with such a problem usually believe that changing it is beyond their means. However, we have solutions to fixing your gaps. Find out more. However this is definitely not the case and very affordable solutions exist for any age, according to an article on the WorlDental website. What causes teeth spacing? There are a number of causes for tooth spacing. One of them is 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…

Basic dental care is a simple task. However, a surprising number of people either ignore or underestimate the importance of good oral hygiene. According to a recent report by Colgate, almost half of adults say they sometimes skip brushing their teeth before going to bed. As well as gaps in their dental care routine, many adults also lack theoretical knowledge of dental health. The report revealed that 53% were in the dark about what caused tooth decay, while almost three Read more…

Can teeth repair themselves?   A team of researchers at King’s College London have developed a completely painless method to reverse tooth decay by encouraging teeth to repair themselves. The method is still a long way off wide-spread commercial use but scientists believe that the technology could mean that cavities no longer need to be treated with drilling and fillings, particularly cavities in young children.   Dental caries is one of the most common preventable diseases, with about 2.3 billion Read more…

Fight Cavities while enjoying your favourite drinks! Red wine is commonly cited as one of the most frequent causes of teeth discolouration, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, moderate consumption of the beverage could actually reduce the risk of dental cavities. The research, carried out by a team of academics at the Spanish Research Council, found that some of the components that red wine contains can fight bacteria in the oral 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…

Pregnant women are well aware that their health can influence that of their unborn baby; this is why they should try to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the whole pregnancy period. However, very few of them know that a mother’s oral health is also of great importance to an unborn baby. A new study from the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has shown that pregnant women who develop gum disease face a higher 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…

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…

Coffee is beneficial to Oral Health Coffee served very strong and black could in fact be beneficial to the overall health of teeth and gums, according to new research. Brazilian researchers have established that strong, black coffee possesses the impressive ability to kill plaque-forming bacteria, the team from the Federal University in Rio de Janeiro found. The report, which has been published in the journal Letters in Applied Microbiology, explains that the researchers used extracts of coffea canephora. The latter 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…

 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…

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…