More than anything, people love a beautiful set of teeth so that their smiles live up to the task of adding to ones personality. In the modern world it is nearly taboo to have bad teeth and people will go to many lengths for straightening, whitening or realigning their teeth. In the medical world such procedures fall under the cosmetic dentistry treatments category which continues to attract global attention. With such procedures, people know they will no longer suffer low self esteem or ridicule from peers. Before you get too excited about prospects for the ‘perfect smile’ let’s take a look at common cosmetic dental treatments that you can get in Britain today:

Teeth whitening 

One of the effects of aging is yellowing of teeth, but genetics or staining foods like tea often act as catalysts. There are two teeth whitening techniques that promise good results without harming your teeth.

• Pure laser – Using this method, your dentist will paste a whitening agent on the affected teeth before activating it with high intensity light. The action lifts the stains from the enamel so your dentist is able to clean your teeth to a white shine. The procedure lasts about one hour and you will need to go back for a revision every three or six months.
• Home kit – This is where you take home a mouth guard filled with whitening gel to wear over your teeth every night for three weeks. If you follow the procedure, you will soon have white teeth thanks to the gel which slightly alters your dentine’s composition to make your enamel appear whiter. It might take six months of treatment with the home kit to attain permanent results.

Crowns/Caps

Chipped teeth are as bad, if not worse than yellowing teeth but fortunately, there is something you can do. Visit a dentist and to repair your chipped or broken teeth, they will take an impression of the affected tooth. This will be sent to a lab where the metal or porcelain cap is made and suited to your dental formula. Your old tooth will be filed down a further millimetre to give room for the crown or cap to be cemented in place. Crowns or caps are permanent cosmetic dental treatments that need two sessions to do perfectly.

Bridges

As the name suggests, these are porcelain or metal units used to close gaps between teeth. This is a common procedure on people with missing teeth and needs some time to prepare, drill and secure the bridge in place. The dentist should make sure the bridge is in a colour as close to the other teeth as possible to avoid stark contrast.

These are few cosmetic dental treatments accessible by you but it is important to vet the dentist before committing your oral health to them. It may be your greatest desire to change the current state of your teeth but if you are not careful, quacks will take your money and probably leave you with worse looking teeth. Check a cosmetic dentist’s qualifications and research their reputation before looking at evidence of their previous jobs to be assured not only of the quality but also your safety.