Are you one of the many people who are unfortunately embarrassed by their bad teeth? Do you struggle with laughing, smiling, even just eating in public because of your low self esteem and lack of confidence caused by your bad teeth? There are many different reasons you may be unhappy with your teeth. Common complaints from patients include stained, crooked, or rotten teeth. There are also complaints regarding chipped teeth, broken teeth, or missing teeth. Whatever the reason, you are not alone in feeling negatively towards your bad teeth. The good news is that your dentist in Central London is here to help you improve the way your teeth look and the way you feel about them and yourself. Celebrity smiles no longer come at celebrity price tags. Dental treatments are affordable and efficient, giving you the results you have always hoped for. One of the most popular procedures that deliver results in just one, quick session is tooth whitening. Your dentist can give you a whiter, sparkling smile in just one session lasting no more than an hour. With all the wonderful advancements of modern dentistry, there is no reason you should remain dissatisfied with your teeth. There are dental procedures to suit your individual needs. Working together with your dentist, you can achieve the perfect teeth you have always dreamed of.

People can have bad teeth because of a number of dental health and wider health complications. It can be due to genetics, poor oral hygiene, a physical trauma such as an accident or even as the result of other health conditions they may be suffering. The one thing that all of these conditions have in common is that they can be treated and cured with the numerous dental practices that have been developed, many over the last few years with the help of new technology.

Starting with one of the most obvious conditions; misalignment. Crooked or uneven teeth are easy to spot. You can see them easily and they really affect the condition of the smile. These can be relatively easily straightened with either a modern fixed brace such as a Six Month Smile or if the misalignment is less severe, with an aligner such as the Inman, which works in a matter of months.

As well as misaligned teeth, the other major problem is often the discolouration of the teeth. This again is easy to spot but can be easily treated with teeth whitening procedures such as Zoom or Enlighten. These treatments seep into the discoloured enamel and restore the teeth to their original colour. This can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of both the teeth and the patient, who will look much younger and healthier with whitened teeth.

As well as these cosmetic problems there are also structural problems such as enamel erosion and chipped or cracked teeth. In most cases these can be repaired using a substance called composite resin. This is mixed to be the same colour as the teeth before being applied and moulded to the desired shape. When this has happened, the Central London dentist can set it firm with the heat of a dental laser.

It is a common belief amongst Americans that we British have bad teeth. In the past this may have been true as Britain did lag behind the USA in terms of the availability of cosmetic dental treatments. However, in the last twenty years, the standard and availability of cosmetic dentistry in the UK has caught up with our cousins across the pond. Having good teeth is now seen as fundamental to being healthy and attractive and the variety of treatments on offer means this dream is now a reality for all of us.

One of the key factors in having healthy looking teeth is colour. Even the straightest teeth in the world can be spoiled by discolouration and yellow teeth really create an impression of bad health. Discoloration of teeth occurs naturally as we get older just like greying hair, but can also be increased by lifestyle choices such as smoking and consumption of red wine and coffee. However, there is now available an array of treatments that can stem and even reverse this process. A London dentist will be able to offer both in-surgery and take-home whitening treatments that can whiten the colour of your teeth by up to ten shades.

For patients who suffer from chipped, cracked or broken teeth, the application of cosmetic dental bonding, porcelain veneers or a combination of both will be able to restore the integrity and appearance of your teeth. Another common cosmetic dental issue is a missing tooth or teeth. There are a number of options available to patients with missing teeth ranging from the temporary to the permanent. A partial denture or dental bridge offers a more short-term replacement whereas a dental implant can replace a missing tooth with a long-term substitute.

The very latest in dental technology has seen computers playing a greater role in dental technology. 3D imaging and digital x-rays can now create exact representations of the patient’s teeth on a computer and computer aided manufacture means that crowns and veneers can now be fabricated to incredible degrees of accuracy.

Whatever the dental issue with your teeth, modern cosmetic dentistry will have a solution. As procedures become more commonplace and technology reduces treatment time, costs are dropping making these previously expensive treatments available to all.