Archive for the ‘Dental Veneers’ Category
Widow wins compensation over poor dental work
A widow from Droylsden, Lancashire has been awarded fifty thousand pounds after a dental procedure to fix a crooked tooth did not work correctly. Seventy five year old Jean Wall decided to visit her dentist to address a crooked front tooth that had been bothering her for a number of years. She found the courage […]
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 front teeth. Porcelain veneers are fabricated from thin tooth-coloured ceramic material that is permanently bonded to your teeth. They are […]
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 considering cosmetic surgery. However, the firm claimed that porcelain veneers are decreasing in price and are therefore emerging as a more accessible […]
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 reshapes the natural tooth structure so that the veneers reflect the natural shape and size of the patient’s teeth. "The results from such a procedure […]
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 dentistry treatment can deter people from their biting habit. He explained to the Chicago Tribune that unlike natural teeth, veneers do not get sharper […]
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 are reporting a decrease in sales over the past few months. Cosmetic dentist Charles Ashley Mann told the newspaper that he has fewer bookings than […]
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 porcelain laminates can correct the shape and alignment of teeth, the shade of teeth can not be amended. However, veneers can achieve the same effect at […]
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 teeth but was too scared to have work done. After seeing the results of a friend’s veneers, the 23-year-old trainee driving instructor approached a London […]
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 celebrities and offer opinions on how they think they achieve their red-carpet look. Looking at The Devil Wears Prada star Anne Hathaway, it […]
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, chipped, worn, cracked or gapped teeth by placing a thin porcelain shell over original molars. He also emphasised the durability of veneers, by […]
