Cosmetic dentistry is one of the upcoming fields of dentistry. We live in an aesthetic world wherein people are conscious about the way they look. Your social image is dependant on how you project yourself to the public and hence more people have joined the bandwagon.

They say a smile at times is all that it takes to get things done. So imagine that you are smiling and the result is denial. Gummy smiles are one among the most common problems that London dentists are said to come across. They get several patients who want their smiles beautified and corrected so that they do not look stupid when they smile. So much is the need that gummy smile rectification forms a major portion of the revenue obtained from cosmetic surgery. There are two procedures employed to rectify gummy smiles namely gingivectomy and crown lengthening. Gummy smiles are classified into mild, moderate, advanced and severe based on the proportion of the smile that the gums occupy.

Generally, for mild and moderate conditions gingivectomy is employed which involves the use of a dental laser to remove a minimum amount of gums. The process is also known as radiosurgery and it is completely painless, does not require sutures and the gum tissues heal within two weeks. On the other hand, advanced and severe forms of gummy smiles require a more extensive tissue reduction technique such as crown lengthening. Initially the gum tissue will be repositioned to the desired level and left to heal for a week or so. After the initial healing, the sutures are removed and another 5-7 weeks later, a crown lengthening procedure is administered followed by porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns to achieve the desired beautiful smile.

So if you are ashamed of your smile, all you need is to visit your dentist and he will do the rest.

Do you have gaps on your teeth that have made you self-conscious all these years? Does the discoloration on your teeth ruining your self-esteem? Fret no more because London Lumineers can help you improve your smile and boost your sagging self-esteem.
Made with a special type of porcelain veneer, Lumineers are ultra-thin, similar to that of a contact lens. Some advantages of Lumineers over traditional porcelain veneers are:
• Wafer thin
• Durable
• It is used to repair crooked or chipped teeth
• It can hide stain on teeth
• It closes gaps between teeth
• It can last for more than 20 years
• It whitens teeth
• It contours and elongate teeth
• Natural in appearance
• Stain-proof
• Highly resilient
London dentists can place Lumineers over existing crowns or bridgework without shots or drilling. Because Lumineers are so thin, placing it on your tooth requires only minor removal of the tooth structure, thus, it is reversible because your tooth will still retain its natural structure.
The procedure of placing Lumineers on your teeth can be completed in just 2 to 3 visits to your dentists. The first visit involves precision molding of your teeth. Your dentist can help you choose the shade that is right for you. By your second visit, Lumineers will be fitted on your teeth.
The procedure is easy, fast and painless that it requires no downtime. So why spend the rest of your life being self-conscious about your crooked and chipped tooth. Go out and find yourself a certified cosmetic dentist who will help you achieve a beguiling smile with Lumineers.

Do you want to have a celebrity smile? It is possible with smile makeover that London dentists can offer.
A smile makeover involves facial rejuvenation, dental or cosmetic procedures to improve your smile. A smile makeover is an individual choice. One smile makeover may be different to another.
For example, one person may want to improve the length or shape of his teeth. Another may want to have celebrity-like white and straight teeth. A smile makeover may also mean to other people as replacement of dental amalgam fillings with teeth whitening and composite.
Whatever reason you may have to undergo a smile makeover, there are various cosmetic dentistry options for you to choose from to improve your smile:
• Repair of broken or chipped tooth – the treatment options include porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding and porcelain crowns. The extent of the damage of your teeth will determine the kind of treatment that you will need.
• Straightening of crooked teeth – conventional orthodontics or Invisalign aligners or braces are recommended treatment for crooked or misalign teeth. For fast solution to this type of tooth problem, porcelain veneers may be considered.
• Replacement of missing teeth – a smile makeover may involve replacing existing restorations. This can be done by dental implants, denture or dental bridge.
• Closing gaps between teeth – this can be remedied with porcelain veneers such as da Vinci or Lumineers. Your London dentist may also recommend the use of orthodontics to move your teeth and close the gaps. Some orthodontic appliances include Invisalign braces, Damon braces, lingual braces or Inman aligner.
Whatever cosmetic dentistry option you will choose, you can be sure that a smile makeover will completely change your life.

Tooth discolouration can be caused by many different effects, from tooth injury to genetics. There are many different cosmetic procedures available at the City of London Dental Clinic. Your and the dentist will choose what the best cosmetic treatment option is best for your discoloured teeth. You may even have decided want you want, by viewing advertisements. Your City of London dentist will explain all of the options, and will tell you how your teeth will respond to each option. The various types of cosmetic procedures include: whitening (in-office and at-home), dental bonding, Lumineers, porcelain veneers, and possible dental crowns. These are all procedures that are regularly available at your City of London Dental Clinic. If you are pleased with what the dental team presents to you to help with your discoloured teeth, a complete examination, along with dental X-rays, dental teeth impressions and digital photographs of your mouth. After the dentist and dental team have performed all of the necessary diagnostic procedure, they can begin solving your tooth discolouration problem. Some procedures are more involved and take more time than other procedures. You and your City of London dentist will decide what works best for you.

Lumineers are being offered as a cosmetic solution in London. Lumineers are extremely thin porcelain veneers that require little to no tooth preparation. They are composed of patented Cerinate, an ultra-thin porcelain material. Lumineers can be are used to reshape and whiten your smile, and can cover your worn out or discoloured teeth, making them much more attractive. Lumineers can also be used to close gaps that exist between your teeth. Because there is no or very little tooth preparation necessary, Lumineers placement is considered to be a reversible procedure. If you don’t like them, your dentist can remove them and re-polish your natural teeth. Lumineers are an excellent choice for slightly chipped, damaged, and/or stained teeth, or mal-positioned teeth. They can also be used over dental crowns/bridges that are already present in your mouth to achieve a good colour match. So, visit your London dentist for a consultation for Lumineers!

Your City of London dentist will advise you on which teeth whitening procedure will work best for your teeth. Your City of London dentist will examine your teeth and speak with you about your teeth whitening expectations, and what is truly possible to achieve. From your true teeth shade, the dentist can tell how your teeth will respond to the whitening procedure. Yellowish teeth respond the best to teeth whitening procedures, followed by brown teeth, with the worst being greyish teeth. Your dentist will also examine your teeth for composite fillings and porcelain veneers; these will not get whiten with teeth whitening procedures.
Your City of London dentist may recommend an in-office teeth whitening procedure that can take a few visits of 30-60 minutes each. This procedure requires that the treated teeth be isolated using a shielding gel and rubber dam in order to protect the soft tissues of the mouth. A whitening gel is then applied to the teeth to be whitened, and one a several different special light sources can be used to activate the gel. Rubbery-type trays are then made for the patient so that they can apply a whitening gel to their teeth between dental visits.
Various types of over-the-counter products are also available in stores, online, and mail order, etc. Beware of some of these products, and make sure you get the advice of your City of London dentist prior to purchasing and using these products. Your dentist should know about any side-effects that may result from his procedure. These are usually teeth sensitivity, that will subside after a few days.

If you are looking to have a smile makeover, make sure to visit your London dentist. Your London dentist will listen to all of your wants and needs, and will also perform a complete intra-oral and extra-oral examination to determine what can be accomplished and how best to proceed. Your London dentist will take several digital photographs of your smile and than show you what kind of results to expect on a computer screen. Your London dentist will explain to you carefully and completely what is required to achieve your desired results and work with you on financial arrangements. Dental procedures that may be used are; teeth whitening, cosmetic dental bonding, porcelain or Lumineer veneers, dental crowns and/or bridges, orthodontics, and gingival recontouring. If required, you may be referred to an orthodontist or oral/maxillofacial surgeon. Your teeth, face, skin, hair colour and shape, gums, and lips, all need to be taken into account. Your London dentist will review all of the procedure(s) necessary for a smile makeover.

Many different cosmetic dental procedures are offered in London. When you may walk into the London Dental Clinic you may have already decided what type of cosmetic dental treatment you want, and may even have a picture of a beautiful smile with you. The first time you see your London dentist, you two will have a conversation about what you want done with your teeth and smile. The dentist will then take a look in your mouth, and you two will talk further. There are many procedures that can be performed, and your dentist will tell you which one is best. It may be the same one that you had in mind, or the dentist may suggest a different procedure. The dentist will explain to you why your chosen procedure will work or won’t work, and then tell you what can be done for you.
There are many different types of cosmetic procedures that can be performed, and these include: Teeth whitening (in-office and at-home), bonding, porcelain veneers, Lumineers, dental crowns, dental bridges, and implants for missing teeth. All of these procedures are available at your London Dental Clinic. If you want to go a step further with your consultation, your dentist with perform a complete dental exam, take the appropriate dental X-rays, take impressions of your teeth for study models, and take some digital photographs of your mouth. The dentist will place white wax on the study models and/or show you your photographs on the computer, and then alter the photographs to show you the results that can be achieved. Depending on both your time and the dentist’s time, some procedures can be immediately performed, while with others, you may need some dental appointments scheduled. Your London dentist will design the cosmetic procedures specifically for you and your dental needs.

Porcelain veneers are used a lot to improve smiles in London. If your teeth are discoloured, damaged and/or worn, porcelain veneers may be a perfect solution. Also known as laminates or dental veneers, porcelain veneers are made explicitly for each patient and tooth. They are excellent for cosmetic tooth/teeth improvements in the right situations. Minimal tooth preparation is required for porcelain veneers, and two dental visits are required to complete the porcelain veneer treatments. The first visit entails a smile analysis, complete intraoral exam, X-rays, stone models made form impressions, and digital photographs. A computer image is used to show the patient how their teeth look before the procedure, and this image is altered to show the patient the results that will be obtained. Any changes to the smile should be talked about with your London dentist.
Once the dentist gets the go ahead, the teeth are anaesthetized and prepared for impressions. Gingival cord is then packed around the prepared teeth and an impression of the prepared teeth, and the opposing teeth, are taken by the dentist. A bite registration is also taken, and then a shade is selected. These impressions and bite registration are sent to the lab along with the chosen shade, and porcelain veneers are made. The laboratory usually takes two weeks to complete the porcelain veneers. Temporary shells are then made by the dentist and cemented onto the preparations so the teeth won’t be sensitive or shift. You will then be given an appointment in about 2 weeks. The veneers are then cemented into place. Porcelain veneers are inherently weak; but, the bonding to the well-built tooth substructure makes them strong.

You may decide that you want a smile makeover, or at least see what is involved in a smile makeover. Well, visit your London Dental Clinic. You will meet with a dentist and speak with them about the smile makeover. The dentist will perform an oral examination, and a smile analysis, and come up with a plan tailored specifically to your treatment needs and desired cosmetic outcome. The London dentist will explain the best possible results that can be obtained, and will also tailor a plan to fit your budget. Several procedures including teeth whitening, dental bonding, porcelain or Lumineer veneers, dental crowns and/or bridges, orthodontics, and gingival recontouring will be discussed, and if necessary, maxillofacial surgery.
If you are interested in going ahead with the smile makeover, then an all-inclusive oral examination will be performed to decide on the proper plan of action. This examination will include a complete dental charting, including X-rays, study models and intraoral photographs. It will be well worth the time and money to take care of your dental disease(s) prior to performing the smile makeover.
What’s involved in the smile makeover? Your London dentist will go over the procedure(s) with you, until you are sure that you understand. Smile makeovers can be rather straight forward or can be more complicated, depending on what procedure(s) you and your dentist decide upon. Besides your teeth, your face, skin, hair colour and shape, gums, and lips, all need to be considered. Sometimes opening a bite that has collapsed over the years can remove years and wrinkles from the face. Proper functioning of the TMJs is to be maintained. Your London dentist will review all of these procedures with you!