Bright Arc

Many people are unhappy with the colour and condition of their teeth. Teeth that are affected by staining and discolouration can look very unhealthy and can therefore make the patient look unhealthy and much older than they actually are. In the last twenty years, technological advances have made cosmetic dentistry very capable of restoring the appearance of discoloured and otherwise damaged teeth.

Tooth whitening is a procedure that involves using active gels, containing hydrogen peroxide to bleach areas of stained tooth enamel and return the teeth to a more natural colour. Other cosmetic dentistry treatments such as porcelain veneers and dental bonding can also make damaged teeth look as good as new. For many people who have had cosmetic dentistry work done on their teeth, the next logical step is to improve the face around it. This may involve having non-surgical facial treatments such as dermal fillers and skin peels to improve the condition of the skin.

Non-surgical treatments such as these reduce the appearance of sagging skin and wrinkles, and when combined with cosmetic dentistry work, can literally take years off the age of the patient’s face. However, in some circumstance, dermal fillers and peels are just not sufficient to restore the appearance of the face or patients desire a more long-term solution. There are a number of cosmetic treatments available that can reduce lines and wrinkles on the skin on a permanent basis.

Treatments such as facelifts, brow lifts and cheek implants can all make the skin appear younger and firmer and thanks to improvement in surgical methods, are now extremely safe. Cosmetic surgery is quickly growing in popularity in the UK with a greater demand for treatment. The treatments have also become more affordable over the last ten years opening up cosmetic surgery to a wider public.

It is also true to say that thanks in large part to television programs, cosmetic surgery and dentistry have become much more socially acceptable. No longer are they mocked for being just for the wealthy and the vain, as people have begun to see the genuine benefits offered by cosmetic procedures in terms of patients emotional health. Consult your cosmetic dentist or surgical practitioner for more advice about treatment and how it could benefit you.