Cosmetic Dentistry - not just for the rich and famous

Many people think that cosmetic dentistry is a luxury reserved for the rich and famous, but that is no longer true. Nowadays, highly skilled and talented cosmetic dentists are able to rejuvenate and beautify people’s mouths and teeth and give them the Hollywood smile they have dreamed about.
While tooth whitening has been the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedure for many, many years, porcelain veneers are gaining popularity, and more and more dental patients are seeking this treatment to whiten, brighten, and straighten their not-so-pearly whites.
What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers, also known as dental veneers, are a cosmetic dental process very similar to dental bonding. Veneers are wafer-thin sheets of porcelain that are placed on teeth to correct the following problems:
• Discolored teeth• Worn teeth• Chipped teeth• Misaligned teeth
The sheer sheets of porcelain are bonded to the tooth and provide a permanent improvement to the appearance of the tooth.
What is the process of applying porcelain veneers like?
The process of applying porcelain veneers to a tooth is rather quick and painless. First, an impression of your teeth is made by the cosmetic dentist. From this impression, your veneers will be molded. Your teeth are prepared by removing a thin layer of enamel from the surface of your tooth. Then, temporary veneers are placed while we wait for your permanent veneers to be fabricated. The temporary veneers are made of plastic. The temporary veneers will protect your teeth, which the permanent is being made.
At the next appointment, your cosmetic dentist will remove your temporaries and bond the permanent porcelain to your teeth. Though the veneers are wafer-thin, they are super strong and resist staining, unlike other dental bonding materials. Since porcelain has a glass-like quality, your teeth will have a natural luster, much nicer than other bonding resins that are opaque.

If you live in the London area come and visit The Harley Street Smile clinic to see what porcelian veneers can do for you. You too can have the celebrity smile - it's not just for the rich and famous any more. Finance options are available to pay for your cosmetic dentistry in installments allowing you to spread the cost of the treatment.