Archive for the ‘Dental Veneers’ Category

Domestic abuse victim smiles again with new veneers

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 comedian, received a new set of veneers, an eye lift, chin reconstruction and Botox injections. Bill Wood, who booked Ms Jean’s act […]


‘Numerous solutions available’ for chipped teeth

‘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 the problem can be easily rectified with cosmetic dentistry solutions. If the problem is quite significant, as in a […]


Cosmetic dentistry ‘helps create perfect man’

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 and minimally-invasive treatments, tooth bonding, porcelain veneers and whitening techniques can all assist in creating the perfect man. Teeth whitening reportedly costs between $350 (£180) and […]


Porcelain veneers ‘give patient satisfaction’

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 tooth whitening, gaps between teeth, chips and cracks in the surface, crookedness, misalignment and mismatched sizes. The firm says that the procedure will take around […]


Cosmetic dentistry ‘enhances smiles’

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 patient’s grin. "It’s basically enhancing someone’s smile," he said. "A lot of it is aesthetic, really being able to see how someone’s smile can come out." By […]


Veneers ‘most natural option’

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 two chipped front teeth, Amy Scott who works in PR, decided cosmetic dentistry was not an option […]


Correcting a gap-toothed smile ‘can restore confidence’

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 associated with bad dental hygiene. It also claims that gaps between teeth can be a precursor to problems like gingivitis as they can be a breeding ground for bacteria. "There are […]


‘Teenagers want fast results from dental treatment’

‘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 Zaibak told the news provider that increasingly, many of his teenage patients want to see fast results. "With the advancements in dentistry and technology […]


TV makeovers lead to increase in veneers, says BACD

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 by nearly 144 per cent, which can be attributed to the fact that the procedures are used "on pretty much every show". Tif Qureshi, public […]


“Revolutionary”veneer system launched in US

“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 manufacturing technology alongside high-tech scanning and a proprietary fabrication technique. An demonstration of the system was completed "flawlessly", according to cosmetic dentist Jonathan Ziv who explained […]