Welcome to the cosmetic dentistry guide
The Cosmetic Dentistry Guide is an informational site where patients can learn about cosmetic dental procedures and find a local cosmetic dentist. The information contained within this site should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, which you should seek from your dentist. Click here to find a cosmetic dental practice near you.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry involves dental procedures with the aim of improving the overall aesthetics of your smile. This is often referred to as a " smile makeover", "Hollywood smile" or "Wedding smile". A beautiful smile can have numerous effects on an individual’s self-confidence, self-esteem and personal relationships. The recent increase in media focus on the smile, with TV shows such as Extreme Makeover, has created a public awareness about cosmetic dentistry and its accessibility.
New to the UK cosmetic dentistry market: 6-Month Smiles
A revolutionary new orthodontic treatment has been launched in the UK. Aesthetic results that would normally take up to 2-3 years to complete with standard braces can now be achieved in as little as 6 months using the revolutionary 6-Month Smiles braces. Read more about 6-Month Smiles.
Smile Makeover Case
Below is a smile makeover case, overseen by Dr Kailesh Solanki, the clinical director of Kissdental. The patient had 17 veneers and crowns fitted in a single visit using the latest CEREC technology. The animation below graphically illustrates the principle behind dental veneers. To read more about dental veneers, you can visit our main veneers page by clicking here.
Veneer Animation

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Common cosmetic dental procedures include teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, white fillings, single-visit cerec restorations, orthodontics, gum reshaping and dental bridges. Many cosmetic dental practices now offer facial rejuvenation in the form of a non-surgical facelift, using a combination of Botox and dermal fillers such as restylane.
If you are considering cosmetic dentistry to enhance your smile, you should seek the advice of a cosmetic dentist, and it’s always advisable to check their credentials. On this site, you can find a list of cosmetic dentists that are vastly experience in carrying out cosmetic procedures.
New to the Cosmetic Dentistry Guide are our forums, where you can discuss all aspects of dentistry, interact with other patients and get expert advice from cosmetic dentists that are members of the forum. Please note that any advice given online by dentists on this website is only informational, as they have not had the chance to examine you and see your teeth. You should always seek the advice of a cosmetic dentist in person at a consultation before taking any action about your oral health and smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Teeth Whitening
- Veneers
- Lumineers
- Gum Contouring
- Crowns
- Cosmetic Bonding
- Cerec
- Dental Implants
- Smile Makeovers
- Cosmetic Dentistry Costs
- Cosmetic Dentistry Abroad
Cosmetic Orthodontics
General Dentistry
Misc.
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