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8% of Adults Have Tried Home Dentistry

8% of Adults Have Tried Home Dentistry

Suggestions that it is impossible to find a dentist these days seem to be true, according to results of a new study by Which? According to this study, 8% of people have tried to perform some kind of dental procedure at home. Of those who admitted to attempting home dentistry, the most popular choice, with […]


Don’t go overboard in quest for whiter teeth

Don’t go overboard in quest for whiter teeth

Almost any add that you see in the magazine, newspaper, or television, you’ll see a person with whiter teeth. This also holds true for most actors. All of this exposure to whiter teeth and a perfect smile have made society want to same thing. Many patients want their teeth to be whiter than the whitest […]


Quick-fix cosmetic dentistry

Quick-fix cosmetic dentistry

There is now a range of cosmetic dentistry procedures to suit even the busiest person, it has been revealed. The Daily Mail reports that improving a smile is now just as easy as "popping into your local salon for a lunchtime facial or getting a manicure". However, British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) board member […]


Brides and grooms book teeth whitening

Brides and grooms book teeth whitening

A quarter of brides-to-be intend to have a teeth whitening treatment before their big day, it has been revealed. Reported by the Associated Press, a survey by Wedding magazine found that this figure shrinks to 11 per cent among prospective grooms. Other pre-wedding day treatments included cosmetic surgery – considered by four per cent of […]


Teeth whitening for charity

Teeth whitening for charity

The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) is encouraging cosmetic dental clinics to donate their fees from teeth whitening to charity. As of May 19th, hundreds of cosmetic dentists will carry out teeth whitening treatments to support Smiling for the World charity. The funds will then be given to Facing the World which aims to […]


Teeth whitening ‘a good business move’

Teeth whitening ‘a good business move’

Teeth whitening is a good business investment, it has been claimed. Gordon Patzer, author of Looks: Why They Matter More Than You Ever Imagined, told US News that people’s teeth turn grey as they age. However, this advice is part of an emerging trend of investing in looks to further a business career. According to […]


PR chief gives in to cosmetic dentistry?

PR chief gives in to cosmetic dentistry?

Moving to London has given one PR mogul the push he needed to give himself a smile makeover, it has been revealed. The Scotsman states that ScottishPower’s former head of communications Colin McSeveny has had his teeth whitened after relocating to the big smoke. Although this in itself is not unusual, sources have raised concerns […]


Sunshine ‘leads to increase in whitening’

Sunshine ‘leads to increase in whitening’

This summer will see an increase in teeth whitening as Brits spend more on services to feel good in the sun, it has been claimed. According to The White Teeth Company, when the sun is shining, people invest in products and services which improve their appearance such as cosmetic dentistry and sunbeds. "Unless you have […]


Teeth whitening treatment results”brilliant”

Teeth whitening treatment results”brilliant”

A competition winner who won £1,500 worth of cosmetic treatments has claimed the results of her prize are "brilliant". Wendy Kenny, who won the Dorset Society Competition, told the Bournemouth Echo that she never normally enters the draws but when she saw the prize, thought it would be nice to do something for herself for […]


Laser whitening ‘gives fastest results’

Laser whitening ‘gives fastest results’

Laser whitening at a dental clinic is the most effective teeth whitening method, it has been claimed. According to Rochester Advanced Dentistry, people seeking to brighten their smile have the pick of three options. Over-the-counter whitening solutions are the cheapest method, it explained, but will only give extremely short-term results. A custom-fitted whitening tray and […]