Misaligned teeth can really spoil the appearance of a smile. Even if the teeth are in really good condition, being clean and white, if they are not straight it is instantly noticeable. When it comes to your teeth, to look their best, everything has to be right. Now, you can obviously clean your teeth to keep them clean and white, and even use whitening treatment to improve the colour, but what can you do if the teeth are not straight? The answer is to use orthodontic straightening treatments, commonly known as braces.

For many years, the world of orthodontics was dominated by the fixed metal, or train track brace. This is a tried and tested brace proven to be very effective. However, it did have some fairly obvious drawbacks. Firstly, the brace had a significant aesthetic impact, with its prominent metal brackets and wires, you could spot a fixed metal brace from a mile away. They also were uncomfortable, frequently causing patients irritation and discomfort, and all of this could last as long as three years.

Thankfully, over the last decade there has been an explosion in the way orthodontic treatments have been designed. Nowadays, a lot more attention is focused on making the treatment work for the patient and not the other way round. Braces such as Invisalign, Inman and the Six Month Smile are discreet, fast acting and use a lot less force to move the teeth into the desired position. For every patient there is now a brace to suit them and their needs. For a full range of the treatments available, make an appointment with your London dentist. They will be able to make an assessment about the condition of your teeth and their alignment and tell you which brace system will work best for you.

White teeth eh! Yes we all want them, but is the price to prohibitive for most of us. A City of London dentist says that today we have 2 very good alternatives to veneers, which most people have fitted to achieve a film star smile and whiter teeth. In most chemist shops today and on the internet you can buy a teeth bleaching kit, and for less than £40 in most cases. The kit comes complete with a gum shield and the bleaching agent that enables you to do this simple procedure yourself, and in the comfort of your own home. You need to make a mould of your teeth by biting into the blank shield; this is the same procedure as you do to make a sporting gum shield. Then you mix some of the bleach and put it into the mould. This then goes onto the teeth for around 40 minutes, and it will simply bleach your teeth whiter, it isn`t the best way to whiter teeth, but for most people it works well and its cheap. Another popular method is the Intense Light whitening format; this is done by mobile technicians who come to your house or to a salon near you. The light is shone onto the teeth to whiten them, with both methods though you will need to steer clear of coloured food stuffs in order to keep those teeth whiter for longer. The light method costs around £200-400 and is becoming quite popular with younger people.

Discolouration of the teeth is very common, especially among smokers and coffee drinkers. Some staining can be removed with improved brushing and flossing but in general, discolouration is a permanent condition. That is unless you opt to have a teeth whitening process to restore the colour of your teeth.

There are many teeth whitening systems available at Central London dentists but they all follow much the same format. A specially designed tray is made to fit the individual’s teeth and then filled with the special whitening agent. This contains hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient that penetrates into the tooth enamel and gradually turns it white, including any patches of staining or discolouration.

Teeth whitening treatments vary in length according to the needs and budget of the patient. It is possible to have simple half hour appointments but for more effective results you may want to consider a more comprehensive treatment. It is possible to achieve results of up to ten shades whiter in some cases, but regardless of the type of teeth you may have, it will be possible to improve the appearance of your smile.

Teeth whitening is a relatively painless procedure of carried out in surgery by a dentist. They will be able to use all the necessary safety equipment to protect your soft tissue form the possible dangers of contact with the peroxide. Some patients do notice a slight increased sensitivity in the 48 hours after treatment but this will usually be mild and disappear soon after.

You may have seen one of the many TV makeover shows that currently fill our screens and what you will have noticed is how much attention they pay to the teeth. This is because the teeth and the smile are two of the most important aspects of our appearance. People judge one another very quickly, especially when it comes to attractiveness, so it is very important that your smile looks as good as it can.

What you might have also noticed is the amazing transformations that are possible using the latest cosmetic dentistry methods. There are treatments, both new and well established, that can be used to improve the condition and appearance of the teeth. For discoloured teeth it is possible to restore their appearance using one of the many teeth whitening treatments currently available. If the teeth are too badly discoloured it is also possible to fit a whole new set of beautiful dental veneers. This can completely transform the appearance of the smile and make even the most damaged teeth look brand new.

When a number of cosmetic treatments are utilised at the same time it is often called a smile makeover. By using a number of treatments simultaneously it may be possible to save some of the cost of treatment. It also means that the whole transformation will take less time and you can get the perfect smile much faster.

City of London dentists are very skilled in all cosmetic procedures but their levels of skill ascend to almost artistic proportions when it comes to designing and creating a new smile. They will be able to fully discuss with you what you would ideally like your teeth to look like and suggest which treatments would be the most appropriate.

Sometimes when the teeth are heavily stained or discoloured, scaling and polishing from a City of London dentist is not enough to sufficiently clean them. The teeth will require a more specialised whitening treatment to restore them to a healthier colour. There are many whitening systems on the market each with different advantages and drawbacks but one of the most popular and effective is called Zoom.

Like almost all teeth whitening treatments, Zoom uses hydrogen peroxide applied to teeth in specially designed trays. The peroxide seeps into the tooth enamel gradually bleaching it white and removing any discoloured patches. This will leave the teeth up to ten shades whiter and make you look younger and healthier.

Teeth whitening treatments are available over-the-counter in pharmacies but it is always advised that you have the treatment carried out by a dentist in surgery. This is because there are some risks to the soft tissue in the mouth if used in the wrong concentration and without the necessary safety equipment.

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments because of the stunning effects it can produce, but also because it is one of the most affordable. Treatments start from as little as sixty pounds for a basic treatment but more lengthy and concentrated treatments are also available. Being happy and comfortable with your smile is very important. Discoloured or stained teeth can really affect your self-esteem and teeth whitening provides a effective and safe answer to this problem.

The procedure does not hurt but some patients find their teeth feel a little sensitive for a few days after whitening. This will pass and can be easily treated with mild painkillers if it becomes a problem. Dentists advise that you avoid hot and cold drinks in the few days after treatment.

In the past, the role of the dentist was solely one of treating and repairing damaged or decayed teeth and gums but in recent years they have also become to be seen as cosmetic practitioners, offering a multitude of different treatments to improve the appearance of the teeth.

One of the most common and affordable cosmetic dentistry procedures is teeth whitening, this involves bleaching the teeth with a substance called hydrogen peroxide. This removes stained areas and lightens the shade of the tooth enamel by as much as ten shades. Teeth whitening treatments start from as little as sixty pounds but do become more expensive the more comprehensive the treatment you choose. Whiter teeth can have a dramatic affect on the smile and make you look years younger.

There are many more cosmetic procedures that can be used. For teeth that are badly worn, uneven or discoloured there is the option of having a whole set of porcelain veneers fitted. This is one of the most dramatic improvements that can be made to the teeth and even the most unattractive teeth can be completely transformed. Porcelain veneers will also offer a greater degree of protection to the natural teeth that remain underneath and will last upwards of twenty years if properly maintained.

More comprehensive cosmetic dentistry work carried out simultaneously is often called a smile makeover. This is when the City of London dentist attempts to completely remodel the smile using a variety of different cosmetic dentistry techniques. You may be familiar with the smile makeover as they are commonly used on TV transformation shows where the contestants undergo a radical overhaul of their appearance.

A bleaching tray is used to give you whiter teeth, using a bleaching agent that reacts with direct contact on the enamel of your discoloured teeth, says a Central London dentist. A home whitening kit will come with all the tools you will need to self whiten your teeth, like all these things you only get what you pay for, so make sure you research the kit first. The bleaching trays are included, but they are incomplete because they need to be made for your individual teeth. Most of the kits and this includes the ones used in salons, will have a blank, and clear gum shield in the pack. This is made from a rubberised plastic and like a sporting gum shield it needs to be softened, in order to make the tray or mould that will fit over your individual teeth. Placing it in hot water will do the job well, but make sure you read the instructions first, then after a fashion you simply bite into the blank shield and make an impression of your teeth in it. Then you leave it to set into shape, this is the tray that will hold the bleaching agent that will whiten your teeth. The problem with some kits is that as you aren`t an expert, you will often not make a perfect impression, and so the agent will leak onto the gums and burn them. This can cause infections and in extreme cases you will need dental work done. There are kits which have a different type of blank in them, with these kits you make the impression using the instructions, and then you send it off to the laboratory for a technician to make you a much better and tighter tray. This is a truly custom made bleaching tray and one that won`t damage your gums, they also work better with the bleaching agent to whiten your teeth with a tighter fit.

When Bollywood started up they boasted cheaper made films, but at a quality that only Hollywood usually provided. Teeth whitening is now available on that same basis, you can get movie star white teeth for as little as £30 to £400, and Lumineer’s at around £250 each one. The home kits are the bottom of the market, but that’s not to say that they are no good, with teeth whitening it’s always a case of horses for courses says a London dentist. At the chemist or on the net you can buy a DIY kit for as little as £30, it comes complete with the bleaching agent and the tray which you slip over your teeth. You simply make the tray using the gum shield style blank that needs to be softened in hot water, then you simply bite into it to make a custom made tray. Then you mix up some bleach and put it into the tray, this is then worn by you for around 40 minutes at a time. It will literarily bleach your teeth white. Available on the High Street at many salons is the Intense Light treatment, some bargains are available for this treatment at around £200, but expect to pay £400 normally. This is performed in a salon or at your home and involves a gel that is coated onto your teeth, a protective rubber shield is placed in your mouth and an Intense Blue Light is shone on the gel. This reacts with the gel and blends the enamel on your teeth to make them white. With both these methods you will need to avoid certain food and drinks for a few weeks afterwards, or you`ll undo all the work. Finally we have Lumineer’s that are veneers which fit over the teeth and are cemented into place, this is much cheaper than the conventional veneers.

Having yellow or badly discoloured teeth can be very embarrassing. It can also go a long way to having a negative impact on your appearance. Teeth tend to lose their natural colour as part of the aging process, so yellow teeth will make you look older than you actually are. But fortunately, there is an easy way to treat yellow teeth.

Teeth whitening is a straightforward and very effective way of improving the appearance of your smile. By placing a whitening gel, containing the active ingredient hydrogen peroxide, in contact with the tooth enamel in specially made trays, it is possible to restore the teeth’s natural colour without the need for costly porcelain veneers.

Teeth whitening can restore the colour of teeth by making them up to ten shades whiter. This can have a very dramatic effect and will help to restore your confidence by making you less self-conscious about your teeth.

It is important, however, that you have teeth whitening treatments carried out by a dentist. Hydrogen peroxide in stronger concentration is capable of damaging the soft tissue. This can be painful and can cause long-term damage. Although it is possible to buy home whitening kits, Central London dentists recommend strongly that you have treatments carried out in surgery. They will then be able to use all the necessary safety equipment to ensure a successful whitening procedure. It also means that the results are likely to be more noticeable. Teeth whitening treatments are affordable with some starting from as little as £60.

Many people are embarrassed by the condition of their teeth. This can have very detrimental effects on their self-esteem and self-confidence, which can affect all areas of their life. However, whatever the condition of your teeth, there are many cosmetic dentistry treatments that could help. This could involve a teeth whitening treatment, dental bonding or for a more complete overhaul, porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers are very thin tooth caps that are placed over existing teeth to restore their appearance. They are suitable for use on patients with discoloured, worn or uneven teeth. They are manufactured to fit your individual teeth and cemented using dental bonding. The whole fitting procedure can take as little as one afternoon, meaning that you could have a brand new, beautiful smile in only one day. New technology has also greatly reduced manufacturing time and improved the accuracy of treatment.

Modern veneers are also incredibly thin, some only as wide as a contact lens, meaning that minimal or no enamel removal is needed before treatment. It also means that treatment is reversible; although it is very unlikely once you have seen your new teeth that you would ever want your old ones back.

The results achievable with porcelain veneers are incredible. You may have seen on one of the latest TV makeover shows how even the most damaged teeth can be completely restored by a set of veneers. Make an appointment with a Central London dentist to learn more about the possibilities of porcelain veneers.