Cosmetic Dentistry Guide

Aging and tooth wear are normal processes that lead to the loss of vertical dimension in your face. Basically, as teeth wear and shorten, the distance between the tip of your nose and the bottom of your chin gets smaller.  This type of tooth wear and grinding throughout the first forty or fifty years of life can leave you looking older than you should with premature wrinkles. Whiter teeth have always been associated with health and youth. Longer teeth and teeth that display translucent edges portray the “younger you” before your teeth were worn down. Studies have shown that displaying more teeth below your lip line when you speak and smile creates a happier more approachable appearance. Visualize invigorating years off your face in less than a week. When it comes to reducing the signs of aging, aesthetic dentistry should be a top consideration. As you get older, the lower portion of your face inescapably begins to shrink. With cosmetic dentistry, we are able to drastically r...

Bright healthy teeth have long been associated with signs of youth. A smile can show our age and many times can make us appear much older. Many characteristics of our teeth and smiles can reveal the signs of aging. Damages, flaws, stains and other signs of wear on our teeth can add years to your face. Many of us are obsessive when it comes to our skin, noticing a wrinkle here and there, but most people don't give their teeth the attention they deserve. As the colour, shape, and length of our teeth change over the years due to normal wear and tear. "Gravity", and natural facial changes make our lower part of the face to shrink and sink in, resulting in less of our upper teeth displaying as we speak and smile. Loss of collagen and reduced muscle tone also allow wrinkles to form around our mouth and lips. One of the first changes that occur in an aging smile is the colour of the teeth. Whiter teeth have always been associated with health and youth .As we age,...

Many of us have had silver fillings, but holistic dentists in Preston have made noticeable metal fillings a thing of the past. Aside from creating a more appealing smile visually, mercury-free fillings may also be better for your general health. Despite warnings and scientific proof that composite fillings are a better option than metal fillings, many patients are not well-informed as to the benefits of mercury-free restorations and the risks associated with the use of amalgam fillings. The Poisons in our Teeth  clearly explain why amalgam (silver) fillings are hazardous to our general well-being and health. Mercury amalgam fillings continuously release mercury vapor, the most poisonous, naturally occurring, non-radioactive substance on earth, into your body. The mercury amalgams emit contributes to over 100 health issues, including: heart disease autoimmune diseases, such as, fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis ) chronic fatigue syndrome Allergies and ...

Living with anything less than beautiful, straight white teeth can be a source of great unhappiness, If you have crowded or crooked teeth that overlap, protrude, or recede in a haphazard fashion, this article will tell you how to achieve a new, gorgeous smile. Although Orthodontics is most often the best way to correct crowded teeth, it is not the only way. Your Dentist in Preston can use a less expensive and less time-consuming method if the problem is not too serious.  Although teeth may not be in perfect alignment, creating the illusion that they are may allow you to achieve your aesthetic goal. Crowded or crooked teeth may require a combination of techniques. Your ideal treatment, for example my include orthodontics to  preposition  the teeth followed by bonding, veneers or crowns to improve the final cosmetic result. The choice of treatment ultimately depends upon your commitment of time and money, as well as your dental and aesthetic needs. Here...