Your smile is one of the most noticeable aspects of your appearance and can have a big impact on how people perceive you and how you make a first impression. Therefore it is very important that you are comfortable with your smile and feel confident about showing off your teeth. However, many studies show that few of us are actually completely happy with our smiles. This is mainly because there are a number of factors that can spoil the appearance of a good smile.
This could be to do with the alignment, the condition of the enamel or even simply due to the colour of the teeth. As we get older, our teeth tend to naturally discolour. This happens at different rates for different people as all teeth vary but it can leave teeth looking old, tired and unhealthy. Thankfully, the rise in cosmetic dentistry procedures over the last few years has meant that treatments to correct these problems have become more affordable. Nowhere is this more true than with teeth whitening treatments.
In the past they have been prohibitively expensive and only really affordable to the wealthy. However, improvements in technology and an increased demand has seen many more dentists offering teeth whitening as a genuine option to improve the smile for most people.
Teeth whitening works by applying an active gel, containing hydrogen peroxide, to the surface of the teeth. This infiltrates and bleaches the enamel, returning it to a more healthy and whiter shade. This works on the enamel surface as a whole but also targets stained and discoloured areas.
Teeth whitening systems such as enlighten and Zoom are capable of lightening the colour of teeth by up to ten shades depending on the type of treatment you opt for. City of Leeds dentists are offering teeth whitening as an affordable and effective treatment to all patients. Ask how it could benefit your teeth at your next appointment.
Porcelain veneers are used for a variety of reasons in cosmetic dentistry. Most commonly they can be used to restore the structural and aesthetic integrity of a tooth that is chipped, cracked or broken. In most instances, the dentist will attempt to repair a damaged tooth with dental bonding but if the damage sustained is so severe as to pose a risk of further injury or possibly tooth loss, it will need to be protected by a veneer. Porcelain veneers are now also commonly used to improve the aesthetic appearance of badly worn, discoloured or unevenly spaced teeth.
