Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is a field of dentistry that aims to enhance and beautify an individual’s appearance. It is therefore different to general treatment which is primarily aimed at improving the health of the teeth. There are many cosmetic dental treatments to choose from that are able to improve the aesthetics of your smile and in turn provide a boost to your confidence; these include the likes of teeth whitening, braces and veneers.  

Many people suffer from discoloration to the teeth due to their intake of caffeine or fizzy acidic drinks, or in some cases smoking, which is why teeth whitening is such a popular treatment. There are now many certified cosmetic dentists who are able to give you beautifully white teeth.

This hub is designed to help give you an outline of some of the cosmetic treatments that you can choose from to improve the aesthetics of your smile.

The image below shows a girl who had the treatment of Damon braces, which cater to significantly straighten and align teeth. As you can see the Damon braces have worked effectively to straighten her teeth, significantly enhancing her appearance and leaving her with a beautiful smile.

Veneers are a thin material that can be shaped to sit on the outer layer of your teeth. They are cemented onto the teeth to provide a beautifully straight and whiter set of teeth.

Cosmetic dental veneers come in porcelain and composite materials, but most popular is the porcelain veneers which really provide that sparkling white smile, as shown in the image above. Veneers are able to dramatically change your look to leave you with the smile you always wanted, as demonstrated below:

As you can see from the image, gum contouring significantly changes the gum line to ensure that your teeth are visible and that the gums do not overrun the teeth. ‘Gummy’ smile can have a dramatic effect on a person’s self-confidence, which is why gum contouring is such a great treatment.

Gum contouring is a simple procedure that can dramatically improve your smile and leave you smiling with confidence. A before and after example is given below:

Teeth whitening treatment (as shown below) aims to treat discolorations and stains on the teeth to leave you with perfectly white teeth that can bring back your confidence when smiling. Teeth whitening cost varies depending on the severity of your tooth discolouration but many dentists offer free consultations to discuss the procedure.

Most dentists will offer in-clinic treatment along with home teeth whitening to make sure your teeth are truly whitened.

There are many factors that will play a part in the cost of cosmetic dentistry treatments, as described below:

• Each dental clinic is likely to differentiate in their costs so it is advised that you shop around. However, cheapness should not be top of your agenda as more expensive can in turn mean a more experienced dentist

• As mentioned above, the skill level of the dentist will play a major role in the cost of cosmetic dental treatment

• The treatment you choose will affect the price. In terms of things like braces treatment like Invisalign is one of the most expensive while treatments like Damon Braces and even fixed braces are a cheaper option

• The www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk provides a list of certified cosmetic dentists who provide a range of cosmetic procedures. There is also more info about the respective treatments

• Search engines like Google and Bing are a useful tool for finding a cosmetic dentist but it may be best to narrow down the search to your particular area and the treatment you desire, ‘Teeth whitening’ + ‘London’

• Your local dentist may be able to advise about treatments or other dentists in the area if he/she does not offer such treatment