Cosmetic Dentistry 
What a Cosmetic Dentist can do for your Smile and where to find Cosmetic Dental Clinics in your area
A pretty smile is important to overall good looks. But you can’t just find a cosmetic dental clinic anywhere. It’s a good idea to do your homework and search for a cosmetic dentist who will do a great job on your smile. Learn about the procedures involved and which procedure is best for you.
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures:
One type of dental procedure a cosmetic dentist does is tooth whitening. There are three major types of procedures done:
1. Gel-tray procedure - which involves putting your teeth into a gel tray that bleaches the teeth and gets teeth 4-5 times brighter.
2. A laser technique that takes 2-3 hours and brightens teeth 7-8 times brighter
3. The Bright Smile® technique that takes a couple of hours and brightens teeth 8+ times brighter.
You can also find a cosmetic dental clinic that does tooth veneers. They are an alternative to crowns and are thin pieces of specially-shaped porcelain or plastic that is glued over the front of the teeth and are the cure for teeth that are chipped, severely discolored or have small pits. They are very strong and durable and will last from ten to fifteen years. Your cosmetic dentist will place the veneers on the teeth with water or glycerin to verify their shape and color. Then the veneer is placed on the tooth with glue and a light beam is used to harden the glue/cement.
Your cosmetic dentist may specialize in dental implants.
Dental implants are fixtures of titanium which are screwed into the jaw bone as an anchor for a natural-looking false tooth or a set of false teeth. The success rate of dental implants depends on where they are placed and the purpose of the implant. Even so, this is a perfect technique for replacing missing teeth. Implants are used not only for replacing a single tooth but can be used to replace a whole mouthful of teeth.
Most cosmetic dentists will perform dental bonding. This occurs when a composite resin is placed in either the back or front teeth to fill in areas which have become decayed, allowing for cosmetic improvement in the look of the teeth. It can also be used to close minor gaps and can be used to correct crooked teeth. A high-intensity light will harden the plastic and finely polish the surface.
Cosmetic Dental Clinic Statistics in the UK.
Statistics show that more than 25% of the UK population has had a cosmetic dental treatment and that the most common treatment is
teeth whitening, followed by white fillings. More women have such procedures than do men. Those in the 25-34 age groups are most likely to have teeth whitening. Many of these clients use accredited cosmetic dentists such as those accredited by the Association of Dental Implantation UK.
