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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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Your smile has topped a poll of the most important physical features when it comes to an attraction between men and women. The smile was closely followed by the face and then the eyes. This year the theme is “The Smile Factor”, which aims to remind people that their mouth, teeth and smile is fundamental to all aspects of their life – whether career, personality, relationships, attraction or all-round good health. Despite the importance of smiles and teeth to everyday life, Read more…

Sore Gums: Causes, Treatments and Relief for Sensitive Gums The most common cause of sore gums is a buildup of plaque, which causes gum disease. Patients suffering from gum disease often and frequently experience gum pain, throbbing teeth, bleeding gums and increased tooth sensitivity. Common causes and reasons for periodontal disease include: Brushing too hard Improper dental care like poor flossing Infection or stress Smoking and diet What do sore gums mean? If there is little pain or discomfort when Read more…

 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…

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…

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

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

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

Avoid At-Home Tooth Whitening Strips, Kits and Bleaching Devices With a lot of the world spending their time at home recently due to the current pandemic, there has been an increase in people seeking out at-home tooth bleaching kits. Whilst this is understandable, as professionals dentists, we cannot help but also feel slightly concerned. We do not want patients off of the idea of receiving teeth whitening treatment, that’s why we are encouraging people at home to avoid these treatments Read more…

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

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

Say Goodbye to Sagged & Double Chins, Fine Lines and Wrinkles Believe it or not, in today’s modern society, ageing has become more of a choice than an actuality.  And with countless cosmetic procedures and clinics in London and across the UK, revamping your look is not difficult to achieve. But whilst new and popular methods, like Botox injections have become the go-to choice for tightening and improving the look of your face and skin, the British public misses out Read more…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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