How long does cosmetic dentistry treatment actually take..?

  At The Perfect Smile we offer many different types of cosmetic dentistry to suit every patient’s needs, desires and financial budgets. We can help you to refresh your smile – whether your issue is yellow or greying teeth, wonky teeth, chipped or even missing teeth – we have solutions to help you!  There are … Read more

New teeth, a more attractive smile and a path to a more confident, happier you…

New teeth

It may not be a common thought to associate our teeth with happiness… BUT our image has a huge impact on our self-esteem, confidence, social life and professional life. For many people, feeling bad about your appearance can affect your daily experience. Discontent about your teeth can eat away at you, causing you to feel … Read more

What is different about our approach to veneers at The Perfect Smile?

Many people can offer cosmetic dentistry, but there are few who can offer bespoke treatment and care on the level we promise at The Perfect Smile. Below are some of the ways that we stand out as cosmetic dentistry providers:  Experienced staff:  Applying veneers requires skill, knowledge, experience and precision. We don’t believe this is … Read more

Oral health benefits of cosmetic dentistry – straighter teeth can lead to a healthier you?

Veneers vs braces

Just the word ‘cosmetic’ makes us think that cosmetic dentistry has solely aesthetic benefits. While cosmetic dentistry typically involves enhancing the appearance of your smile – colour, position, shape, size and alignment of your teeth – cosmetic dentistry can also be essential to improving the functionality and optimisation of your oral health.  If you do … Read more

Crooked teeth as an adult? What can you do about it?

Adult Crooked Teeth Most of us want a smile we feel proud about… but what if you’ve passed the presumed ‘acceptable’ age bracket to have braces? We get it – you didn’t have braces as a teenager (whether that’s down to the fact they weren’t common, financial reasons, or you just didn’t want them), and … Read more

How high does your pain tolerance need to be in order to endure cosmetic dentistry?

pain tolerance cosmetic dentistry

The short answer to this question is – not very high! Everyone has different ideas of ‘pain’ and some of us are more sensitive to certain types of dentistry treatments than others.  However, with successful local anaesthetic and modern technology, it is easy for us to provide cosmetic dentistry that is comfortable for most, and … Read more

How Instagram influencers have fuelled the rise in demand for perfect teeth

instagram influencers cosmetic dentistry

Veneers have been around for much longer than we often presume. They have been used for a long time – they were used in Hollywood as early as 1928! However, there has been an obvious increase in popularity indicated by the number of ‘ordinary’ people we see sporting veneers today.  One demographic who can be … Read more

Needle phobias: Is cosmetic dentistry suitable for the light-hearted…?

Needle phobias

Going to the dentist is one of the most common phobias. Even the NHS acknowledges that many people suffer from anxiety about going to see their dentist. Although we understand many of these worries are deep-rooted, at The Perfect Smile we aim to create a dentist-patient dynamic that alleviates rather than increases these anxieties.  Many … Read more

The best ways to restore your confidence in your smile

restore your confidence in your smile

It is completely normal to have parts of your body you are more insecure about. We are an image-focused society, and when there is one particular part of your appearance you don’t like it is easy to become fixated on and obsess over that. When you don’t like your hair – you try a new … Read more

The porcelain veneer timeline: cosmetic dentistry is not a new thing, veneers have been around since 1920!

porcelain veneer timeline

If you come to your dentist telling them you are feeling self-conscious or unhappy with your smile, one of the options they may suggest for you is dental veneers.  Porcelain veneers are thin shells made from a durable ceramic. Rather than providing a full set of replacement teeth (like dentures), veneers are thin shells that … Read more