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Porcelain Veneers: Instant Orthodontics

You can either spend your time and money to have traditional braces to have a beautiful smile, or you can eliminate the time and frustration of metal braces, and have porcelain veneers made for your f...

More people 'should consider cosmetic dentistry'

About 90 per cent of people could benefit from a complete smile makeover, it has been claimed.According to information service Teeth Whitening Pro, cost is the biggest barrier that people face when co...

Porcelain veneers are 'comfortable and durable'

Porcelain veneers are long-lasting and comfortable, a cosmetic dentist has claimed.Dr Jan Linhart explained that he uses the strongest porcelain to ensure that the veneers last decades.He also reshape...

Veneers 'prevent nail biting'

Veneers can help people to stop biting their nails, it has been claimed.Jeffrey Weller, dentist and founder of Weller Aesthetic & Restorative Dental Care in Chicago, claimed having the cosmetic de...

Recession 'changes cosmetic dentistry attitudes'

US cosmetic dentistry clients are spending less on treatments as the recession hits, it has been revealed.According to the News & Observer, cosmetic dentists, plastic surgeons and cosmetic spas ar...

Veneers can change 'shape, alignment and colour of teeth'

People seeking whiter, straighter teeth should speak to their cosmetic dentist about veneers, it has been claimed.Writing for Indian newspaper the Hindu, Dr Sandesh Mayekar explained that although por...

Sedation dentistry 'helped patient overcome fears'

A patient terrified of the dentist has slept through cosmetic dentistry treatment, reports Female First.Sarah Couling told the magazine that she had always hated her small, uneven and discoloured teet...

Veneers 'help achieve Hollywood look'

The most popular way to achieve a Hollywood smile is to have porcelain veneers fitted, according to three US dentists.Rocky Mountain News asked the Denver-based professionals to analyse a number of ce...

Dentists and patients"work together"with veneers

Porcelain veneers are the best option for people seeking to improve their smile, it has been claimed.According to Florida dentist Dr Thomas O'Neill, the treatment can be used to correct discoloured, c...

Domestic abuse victim smiles again with new veneers

A victim of domestic violence has received a full makeover from US television show 10 Years Younger. The Daily Pilot reports that as part of the makeover, Norma Jean, a 41-year-old actress and comedia...

'Numerous solutions available' for chipped teeth

Chipped teeth can not only look unattractive but also cause serious pain and leave the sufferer at risk of tooth decay, it has been claimed.The Art of the Smile clinic in Atlanta, US, reported that th...

Cosmetic dentistry 'helps create perfect man'

Men are having cosmetic dental treatments as part of their quest for perfection, it has been reported.Illinois newspaper the Northwest Herald stated that alongside numerous cosmetic surgery procedures...

Porcelain veneers 'give patient satisfaction'

Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures, according to US firm Dream Smile.It explains that veneers can correct stubborn discoloration that cannot be removed by toot...

Cosmetic dentistry 'enhances smiles'

Veneers are the favourite cosmetic dentistry procedure, according to Dr Michael Pizzo. The Connecticut dentist told the Ridgefield Press that all cosmetic dental treatments intend to improve the patie...

Veneers 'most natural option'

Regular dentists may be able to offer repair work for chipped or broken teeth but the end result may not be as natural as it could be, it has been claimed.Following a tennis injury which resulted in t...

Correcting a gap-toothed smile 'can restore confidence'

Gaps between teeth are often "quite embarrassing", reports bestsyndication.com.According to the website, although gap-toothed smile can be an interesting characteristic, it is often associat...

'Teenagers want fast results from dental treatment'

Fashionable teenagers are trying to achieve a Hollywood smile, reports abc7.It claims that new treatments such as veneers have replaced traditional braces as a way of straightening teeth.Dr Zack Zaiba...

TV makeovers lead to increase in veneers, says BACD

Television makeover shows have led to a "big rise" in people seeking veneers, according to the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD).It claims the popularity of veneers have increased...

"Revolutionary"veneer system launched in US

A new high-tech method of placing veneers is being launched in the US by Remedent.GlamSmile is described as a "revolutionary" and time-effective system, using computer aided design and manuf...