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Cosmetic dentistry is becoming more and more popular around the world. This is probably because along with enhancing your smile and the way you look, cosmetic dentistry also helps you improve your dental health directly as well as indirectly.
Originally the purpose of dentistry was to maintain and improve oral hygiene by taking care of germ and decay that attach the teeth and by cleaning the teeth regularly. Often teeth would have to be removed if they were too badly damaged.
With cosmetic dentistry one can maintain the health without spoiling the appearance of your teeth. Cavities need not be ugly metal fillings anymore. With cosmetic dentistry, the fillings match the tooth exactly. Cosmetic dentistry helps you deal with cracking, breaking or chipped teeth before they become infected and fall out. You can choose between crowns, bridges, veneers or even implants. In case of stained or yellow teeth which may be due to smoking, caffeine stains or even trauma, cosmetic dentistry offers teeth whitening to return the dazzling smile.
Cosmetic dentistry even allows you to change the shape of your teeth and your smile without the pain of braces. Gaps between teeth or due to missing teeth can be filled in with the help of veneers or dental implants giving you a complete and beautiful smile. With cosmetic dentistry it is easy to maintain hygiene as regular brushing and flossing is required and not any fancy gadgets.
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Dr Maurice Johannes of The Harley Street Smile Clinic agrees, cosmetic dentistry has become so popular that everybody knows about it these days. With so many makeover programmes being aired cosmetic dentistry has become so popular that most dental practices are offering cosmetic treatments nowadays. However cosmetic dentistry is not a specialised area in dentistry, and as such any dentist can call themselves a cosmetic dentist. This makes it very difficult for the client to choose the right cosmetic dentist for them. Here are our tips for finding a good cosmetic dentist:

How to find a good cosmetic dentist

Surprisingly there are no qualifications a dentist can get in the UK for cosmetic dentistry. It has never been a specialised field in this country. This means that and any dentist can call himself a cosmetic dentist whether he is just a general dentist or truly an expert in the field. Dentists who wish to gain this level of expertise can do so through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - the masters of the art of cosmetic dentistry. The A.A.C.D. was founded back in the early eighties and is the most recognised specialist of the art. Dentists from all over the States and a handful from the UK attend their annual general sessions to pick up all the latest skills and techniques being used and what the best materials are. If you want to find one of the best cosmetic dentists, here are a few tips:

:) Get on the Internet if you have access. Go to several search engines and enter a search for ‘cosmetic dentist’, ‘London cosmetic dentistry’, ‘Hollywood smile’ etc. Most modern practices concerned with being at the forefront of cosmetic dentistry will have a website. The site should give you a good idea of what they have available.

:) Find out if the dentists are members of the AACD. Members of this body will have much more knowledge on the subject than non-members.

:) Find out if the practice is up to date in terms of technology and equipment. Dentistry has advanced enormously in the last 5 or 10 years so make sure the practice is keeping up.

:) A good cosmetic dentist will have a portfolio of his work. Ask the dentist to see his portfolio. This should take the form of actual photographs of his clients’ before treatment and afterwards. Any dentist who is proud of his cosmetic work will want photographic evidence of it.

:) Does the dental practice use computer imaging? This is an excellent tool from the clients’ point of view. It gives you the opportunity to see what you would look like first if you went ahead with treatment. You then have a photo of what the cosmetic work will look like. Although this could never be 100% accurate – it’s pretty close. Not only that, it gives you the opportunity to explain to the dentist exactly how you would like your teeth to look – getting you what you want. The dentist’s ability to provide you with a good imaging picture will give you a good idea of how artistic he is naturally – this should follow through with his cosmetic dentistry.

:) Ask your dentist if any of his clients would be willing to talk to you about how they felt about having their teeth done. You’ll feel much more relaxed knowing someone is happy with the cosmetic dental work carried out by the dentist you are considering to do your teeth.

Above all, make sure you are comfortable at the practice. You need to know that the dentist you are entrusting with your pearly whites is confident that the treatment he has outlined is going to be just as he says. You need to ask yourself:

:) Do you like the dentist and feel you could trust him? You may be taking a big step so make sure you have the right man for the job.

:) Do you think he’s going to be able to give you what you want? Anyone can have cosmetic dentistry done at most practices, but will the results be as anticipated?

:) Does he make you feel relaxed? If you are a nervous patient you will want to know that the dentist understands, otherwise it will end up an uncomfortable experience for you.

:) Are there any guarantees with the cosmetic dentistry? Good quality porcelain work should come with a guarantee. Ask your dentist what would happen if in 3 years time, you chipped a porcelain veneer he did for you.

:) What kind of ‘aftercare’ do you get? You should be advised on how best to look after your new smile – after all, it may have cost you a few bob, and you want to know that it will still look good years on.

Alternatively, if you want to achieve all the points mentioned above without any trouble – just check www.harleystreetsmileclinic.co.uk or email info@harleystreetsmileclinic.co.uk