Cosmetic Dentistry for a supreme smile
Article Source: HealthSnare.com
Do you have some concerns about the look of your teeth? Lost confidence in your own smile? Unwilling to go through lengthy orthodontics and the multiple visits required at the dentist's office? Cosmetic dentistry might be for you.
There has been a steady rise in the popularity of cosmetic dentistry in recent years, with people choosing to have the appearance of their teeth addressed more quickly than via traditional methods. Many London dentists, Clapham dentists specifically, have cottoned on to this and are now amongst the best competitors in their area. A variety of problems can be addressed using cosmetic dentistry techniques, including; gaps, crowded teeth, stained teeth, ‘gummy smiles,' crooked teeth and damaged teeth.
Newer and more advanced techniques are being introduced on the market all the time and becoming more available to patients. Veneers, Lumineers, Invisalign and Dental Implants are just a few of the current types of popular cosmetic options which can give a patient a ‘Hollywood' smile and restore their confidence.
‘This sounds too good to be true,' you might be saying, but that's not the case. However, such advanced techniques and technologies achieve superior results and these results come as a cost. Cosmetic dentistry is not available on the NHS and therefore cost more than traditional dental procedures. Costs can also vary depending on certain factors, such as the dentists experience and the materials that are used, so prices for a treatment are not set at a fixed rate. These points also attribute to the fact that not all procedures are available at every clinic; so finding the right place to complete the desired treatment can be an issue.
Cosmetic Dentistry options breakdown:
Veneers - Usually fitted for front teeth, they sit like a cover over the natural tooth. The front of the tooth is shaved down to accommodate the fitting and then the veneer is bonded on. The veneers is custom made and can be coloured to any desired shade. They can address gap and crooked teeth issues and costs usually start from £300.
Dental Implants - Implants fitted to replace missing teeth; these surgical fittings are fused with the jawbone for durability. They feel just like natural teeth and cost from £800.
Lumineers - Like veneers, although thinner, they require minimal preparation. Costs start from £400
Invisalign - ‘Invisible braces' that sit over your teeth; eliminating traditional bulky metal. Treatment starts from £2,500.
Gum Contouring - A surgical procedure used to reshape gum lines and tissue, eliminating ‘gummy smiles.' Costs start from £400.
Teeth whitening - Able to restore the natural whiteness of your teeth through a simple and safe procedure. Visiting a teeth whitening clinic is a sure route to gleaming teeth.
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