Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Dental tourism ‘cheap and safe’
Cheaper medical costs do not necessarily mean lower quality of care, reports LifeWire. Tim Wallace, vice president of sales and marketing for Med Journeys, a medical tourism agency, told the news service that nearly 80 per cent of doctors the company uses are trained in the UK or US. Robert Painter, a travel writer from […]
Kylie ‘nation’s favourite smile’
Kylie Minogue has the nation’s favourite celebrity smile, according to a new poll. Tesco Dental Insurance reports that the pint-sized star was closely followed by Kelly Brook, Liz Hurley and Natalie Portman. Simon Cowell, who is well known for having cosmetic dentistry on his pearly whites was voted in twelfth place. When asked which smiles […]
Patients ‘want rather than need dental work’
Going to the dentist is no longer a chore, according to the Esthetic Dentistry Dental Group. Reported in LA Downtown News, the dental group claimed: "Today’s dental culture is shifting. It is moving from a dentistry of ‘needs’ to one of ‘wants’." "People are flooding dental offices seeking tooth whitening, bonding, veneers and orthodontics," it […]
Dieting ‘bad for teeth’
As men and women all over the world aim to lose weight as part of their new year’s resolutions, they may be unaware that dieting can ruin their teeth. Celebrity gossip magazine femalefirst has warned that many diets affect the body’s mineral deposits and produce acid that weakens the teeth and bones. "That’s bad news […]
New year – new smile
A brighter, whiter smile was one of the top new year’s resolutions, according to one cosmetic dentistry laboratory. Custom Bright Professional Teeth Whitening reports that sales in teeth whitening products and services jumped in the run up to New Year’s Eve, as people attempted to brighten up their smiles. The firm’s Teeth Whitening product is […]
Londoners ‘biggest fans of cosmetic dentistry’
People residing in London spend more money on cosmetic dental treatment than anywhere else in the UK, according to research. Reported by Elixir News, a study by the Mintel for the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) found that 28 per cent of Londoners have had cosmetic dentistry, closely followed by 26 per cent of […]
Dental implants ‘maintain youthful look’
Dental implants are essential to maintain a youthful appearance when a person is missing a tooth, it has been claimed. According to news provider Bestsyndication.com, there are three types of dental implants and which is best for an individual depends on their jaw measurements and bone density. Root form implants are small titanium cylinders around […]
Celebrity cosmetic dentists ‘good for the profession’
Two-thirds of dentists believe that celebrity cosmetic dentists are a positive influence on the dental profession, new research has found. According to a survey by The Wealthy Dentist, the 38 per cent who do not agree claimed that the televised dentists are favouring appearance over medical concerns and reflecting badly on the profession. One dental […]
‘People give their smile 6 out of 10’
New research has revealed that many people do not think that their teeth are in the best condition possible. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, a study conducted by Dr Oystein Fardal and Jannike Jornung found that patients usually had a more favourable opinion of their smile than their dentists, Health Day […]
Gift vouchers for a perfect smile
There are a variety of gifts that people can buy for their family and friends to help improve their smiles, it has been claimed. According to the Western Mail, brushing, flossing and regularly visiting the dentist can help people stay "hip up in the wellbeing stakes of the work-life balance". Recommending floss and new toothbrushes, […]
