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People ‘look healthier with whitened teeth’

People ‘look healthier with whitened teeth’

People want to look their best and are turning to teeth whitening treatments in the process, it has been claimed. According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, the cosmetic dental procedure may not change someone into Eva Longoria or George Clooney, but it can enhance someone’s features and improve their smile. Dr Selena Pape, a dentist at […]


Dental patients ‘save money in Poland and Thailand’

Dental patients ‘save money in Poland and Thailand’

April is one of the most popular months to have cosmetic dental treatments, it has been claimed. According to StatMedica, Poland is the perfect place to go on a dental holiday, as consumers can save up to 60 per cent on treatments. "Spring is the perfect time of year to visit Poland," said Alison Hope, […]


Talent show judges ‘seek cosmetic dentistry’

Talent show judges ‘seek cosmetic dentistry’

Former tabloid editor Piers Morgan was so ashamed of his yellowing teeth he has had cosmetic dentistry, reports the Sunday Times. Currently starring as a judge in NBC show America’s Got Talent, the ex-Daily Mirror editor claims he has become "a fully fledged global TV star". However, Morgan, who is often best known for his […]


All ages are turning to orthodontics, says AAO

All ages are turning to orthodontics, says AAO

The popularity of orthodontic treatment is steadily increasing, as people realise the benefits straight teeth can have on their appearance and health, it has been reported. According to the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), a fifth of people who are currently receiving orthodontic treatment are over the age of 18. "As teeth and jaws come […]


Anna Friel: I needed cosmetic dentistry

Anna Friel: I needed cosmetic dentistry

British actress Anna Friel is dazzling fellow stars of her new US television show with a new smile, reports the Daily Mail. Friel, currently starring in Pushing Daisies, told the newspaper that when she began filming the series the producer requested she have her teeth whitened. "I was actually quite offended. I’m very good at […]


Older generation ’embracing cosmetic dentistry’

Older generation ’embracing cosmetic dentistry’

Cosmetic dentistry is popular among the older generation, according to the Vancouver Sun. In a letter to the newspaper, Jacqueline A Kirby, 64, writes that she is happy to explore ways of keeping young. "I don’t think I know anyone my age who has not at the very least explored some type of cosmetic surgery […]


Mothers ‘treat themselves with Botox’

Mothers ‘treat themselves with Botox’

Botox is no longer a treatment reserved for the rich and famous, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. The publication claims that an increasing number of ordinary, everyday women are choosing the wrinkle smoothing injections as a little treat for themselves after having children. "They’ve gone through all the pregnancies, the breastfeeding and sleepless nights. The […]


Cristiano Ronaldo had cosmetic dentistry

Cristiano Ronaldo had cosmetic dentistry

Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo has openly discussed how he treated himself to cosmetic dentistry after joining the team in 2003. The footballer, who is reportedly paid £7.3 million a year, told a Portuguese magazine that he had a "few cosmetic things done". Reported in the Sun, sources close to the sporting star explained that […]


Smile makeover ‘good investment’

Smile makeover ‘good investment’

A complete smile makeover could be the most cost-effective approach to cosmetic dentistry, it has been reported. Dr Arthur Freedman, a Connecticut-based dentist, explained that rather than having separate procedures done over a long period of time, a single transformation is often a safer and more cost-effective investment. Patients who continue to choose the one-treatment-at-a-time […]


People with poor gum health ‘smile less’

People with poor gum health ‘smile less’

The health of an individual’s gums can affect how often they smile, a new study has revealed. Published in the Journal of Periodontology, the research found that the higher the level of periodontal – or gum – disease a person has, the more likely they are to limit how widely they smile and cover their […]