Cosmetic Dentistry Guide

How Many times have you enviously gazed at the flawless smiles seen on TV and in the movies? The picture-perfect smiles of Hollywood actresses, models and movie stars. Have you ever wondered to yourself, "How did they get that smile? It's so white . . . so straight . . . so, well, and perfect!" Most likely, these stunning beauties weren't born with amazing smiles. The good news is you can enjoy a dazzling Hollywood smile, too with the help of an experienced cosmetic Dentist in Preston and porcelain veneers. Certain concerns have stopped a lot of people from obtaining the smile they desire. That’s because traditionally, veneers have required the removal of natural tooth structure prior to restoring the smile. For that reason, many people have resisted the option of changing their smile. In fact with the latest development in dental veneering techniques and brand new materials, Cosmetic tooth veneers have become a standard way to enhance a smile. Denta...

When it comes to creating the ultimate beautiful smile for a patient, whether it is with porcelain veneers or all-porcelain crowns, your cosmetic dentist takes many things into consideration in designing a new smile.  But the priority is always to listen to the patient, understanding general and specific goals that the patient wants to achieve. General concerns that the patient may have might include looking younger, more professional, and more attractive.  Specific concerns might be that the patient thinks the teeth are too dark, worn, not straight, spaced, have unsightly fillings or old crowns, gums are uneven, teeth are missing, etc. The next step is to evaluate the patient’s teeth, smile, gums, face, jaw size, lips, etc. and to point out to the patient other issues that the patient may not have realized that might affect the type of treatment or the results achievable.  It’s extremely important that the patient be made aware of all the issues before making deci...

Natural beauty and aesthetics that we see in nature is achievable through bonding technology of dental veneers to natural teeth. The process of bonding a veneer to a tooth allows light to transmit through the veneer and pick up the optics of the tooth.  A veneer is a thin shell made out of different tooth-colored materials such as porcelain and composite. They are custom made and bonded to the front surface of the tooth. A veneer can be used to treat dental conditions such as a slightly crooked tooth, discolored teeth, chipped teeth or they can even be used to cover spaces in between the teeth. Veneers are one of the many cosmetic dental treatments that have grown in popularity due to their ease in application, and for the amazing results they can produce. With just a few dental visits, the application of veneers can give you healthier looking teeth that will benefit your overall appearance and lifestyle. Tooth Veneers are very thin mouldings that ar...