The Quick Way to that Film Star Smile

1. The Quick Way to that Film Star Smile

2. Introduction Cosmetic dentistry has become extremely popular over the last decade or so as the practice has become more affordable as techniques have advanced. Indeed the market for cosmetic dentistry has grown rapidly as people realize that gaining that perfect smile is within their budget. After all not everyone is blessed with great genetics and born with a perfect set of teeth. We only have to look to pictures of film stars and other celebrities in their youth to see how they have later managed to transform their smile. This demonstrates clearly that having a gleaming perfect smile goes a long way to enhance ones career. What is more, a bad looking smile, typically self-consciously hidden, can be a major impediment. Like it or not a brilliant smile is magnetic andit tops the list of attractive traits for both sexes. As a result many people are seeing that one of the most effective ways to improve their look is to undergo cosmetic dentistry. Decades ago this required major surgery and was cost prohibitive to the average person. Nonetheless, with advancements in techniques the process has become relatively simple and painless and the burgeoning competition between surgeries has resulted in prices falling. However, there is one technique that has proven to be hugely successful and popular with patients and that is the relatively non-intrusive techniques commonly referred to as teeth whitening.

3. Table of Contents • Teeth Whitening. • The Science Behind that Brilliant Smile. • Surface Staining. • Self-Treatment. • Cosmetic Whitening Techniques. • Laser Treatment. • Intrinsic Tooth Whitening. • But what Causes Intrinsic Staining? • Crowns and Veneers. • Crowns. • Implants. • Conclusion.

4. Teeth Whitening Of all the cosmetic techniques in dentistry teeth whitening is the most commonly sought after as it is inherently painless and does not typically require reconstruction or surgery, yet produces in most cases startling transformation of the patient’s smile. It will also in still confidence and an increased desire to mix socially. As a result the cosmetic dentistry practitioners are spending more time, capital and effort in improving the techniques that result in a bright white clean smile. However it is not quite as simple as it may seem. For example many people blessed by good teeth that are the foundation of a radiant smile may only need a daily brush to keep their teeth gleaming. Others unfortunately are stuck with off-white or dark-white teeth that require much further treatment. For them all the brushing in the world would not change the structure of their teeth enamel – they still would have a yellow smile. As frustrating as it can be in decades gone past they just had to live with this infliction. Indeed often if that was the case they typically required radical solutions such as crowns to replace these unattractive but healthy teeth. This is where the techniques for teeth whitening have evolved to prevent the loss of healthy and often strong teeth just for the sake of a winning smile.

5. The science behind that brilliant smile Teeth colour is inherently genetic just like our skin and the colour of our hair. The colour is determined by the thickness of the enamel covering the core of the tooth called the dentine. The dentine is a yellowish colour and the surface enamel is most parts translucent. This means that those people that genetically have thinner layers of enamel covering the teeth will naturally experience the colour of the underlying dentine showing through, which produces a yellow/grey appearance. This does not mean that the teeth are less healthy or strong just less attractive. However, for most people the shade and tones are down to lifestyle and diet. For instance our teeth are likely to darken due to consumption of tea, coffee, red wine or smoking. Other common causes for discoloration are foods such as curries, sweet drinks some citrus fruits and of course damaged or infected teeth will discolour from the inside out. As a rule of thumb most dentists suggest that any food or drink that can stain clothing has the potential to stain the enamel of the teeth. However you may just be getting older as everyday wear and tear will gradually takes its toll on the thickness off the surface enamel letting the underlying dentine show more prominently. Also children under eight years old taking some antibiotics can develop stains such as brown stripes on the teeth which can suddenly appear and no amount of brushing can remove them. However, this is not just confined to children as even adults taking medication can sometimes experience similar discolouration of the teeth.

6. Consequently there is not one single technique that can remedy the condition. Thus because of this wide range of causes for teeth discolouration an array of techniques have emerged to mitigate each one. Therefore treatment is dependent on each individual’s circumstances.

7. Surface staining The usual suspects for the surface staining of teeth are those lifestyle conditions such as eating spaghetti sauces, curries, sweets, fruits and vegetables high on chromogens that are chemicals that can stick to and stain the tooth enamel. Other chemicals such as Tannin found in tea and red wine can help chromogens attach to the enamel and if the patient is not diligent in dental hygiene this can result in a buildup of plaque which discolours the teeth and also results in a buildup of tartar which makes the teeth appear yellow. However fortunately this is the most easily remedied cause and diligent dental cleaning will remove the surface contaminants leaving the teeth once more shiny bright.

8. Self-Treatment For many causes where the problem is through simply extrinsic staining there are a variety of self-help treatments available across the counter. For example there are abrasive tooth pastes that remove stubborn stains from the outer layer of the enamel. In addition there are whitening gels and strips that can be applied to the teeth. These are typically peroxide based solutions that stain the enamel white but require two to three weeks at around thirty minutes a day to be affective. However many scenarios are not so simple to remedy such as when we consider Intrinsic stains as these are stains within the actual dentine itself making them far more difficult to remove. In this case it is best to consult a dentist who can advise on a suitable course of treatment.

9. Cosmetic Whitening Techniques As we have seen there are many causes for teeth discolouration and each requires a different approach to treatment. For example some stains are extrinsic, which affect only the surface of the enamel. In these cases the stains can be readily removed using over the counter solutions. However for other causes the techniques need to be more specific to the root cause.

10. Laser Treatment Many people try to use self-medication techniques to whiten their teeth with varying success. After all it is difficult and uncomfortable to apply peroxide gel and strips to the teeth for thirty minutes a day over at a minimum a two week period. Often the effort and diligence required to apply over the counter products results in a less than satisfactory condition. This is revealed through patchy success where some teeth respond to the treatment and others are now more visible due to their stubborn resistance to treatment. This is often because not all teeth are stained due to the same reason, some have external staining others has deep rooted causes for their discolouration. However a critical difference from over the counter products or gel trays is that the dentist knows what he is doing and so will identify the teeth that will respond and importantly those that will not respond to surface treatment as the staining is inside the tooth and that will prevent a common condition to those that self-treat of the chess board smile.

11. Intrinsic Tooth Whitening Dentist will often use laser treatment as it is highly effective and can reduce the time and discomfort considerably. But don’t be fooled into thinking this is some sci-fi technique as it uses the same basic principles. How it works is that the dentist will initially protect the gums by covering them with a protective gel and then apply the same peroxide solution used in over the counter remedies onto the teeth. The difference is that the dentist then uses a laser – an argon or CO2 laser- to heat up and agitate the chemicals to perform much more quickly. The results are similar with something like eight shades of white being achievable but just in a much shorter time. But when the cause of the tooth discolouration is due to internal rather than external staining a dentist will approach the task differently. In this case a dentist will use a different procedure as the stain is inside the dentine of the tooth rather than on the surface enamel. Typically they will place a whitening agent inside the tooth and then put a temporary filling over it. The tooth will be left this way for several days and the procedure is often repeated until the tooth reaches the correct shade.

12. But what causes intrinsic staining? Intrinsic stains occur when the inner dentin which is the core of the tooth turns dark. Intrinsic stains occur for many reasons: for example exposure to too much fluoride during childhood as well as antibiotics. But it can also be caused by physical damage that caused internal bleeding in the tooth. Treatment for such a condition will often require a bit more that surface cleaning. It may require root canal treatment before whitening, or in more extreme cases a crown or veneer to be applied.

13. Crowns and Veneers Dental veneers are most often used in dentistry to provide a cosmetic white coating to the patient’s teeth in order to disguise discoloured or misshapen teeth and restore or improve the overall look of their smile. The technique used requires that a thin piece of porcelain is applied to the surface of the tooth which matches the desired colour and tone that the patient desires. This is a very effective way of covering up intrinsically stained teeth that cannot be treated any other way. It is typically cheaper than crowns and less intrusive. However for long term comfort and durability crowns are a better option for those with discoloured but otherwise healthy teeth.

14. Crowns • Whitening of teeth is not always going to be a simple solution. Not all the visible teeth may be healthy or in the same state. For example some may only have extrinsic stains while others may have deep rooted discolouration. In this scenario it may be necessary to veneer or crown some teeth to make all the teeth match into a perfect smile. Crowns are expensive but much cheaper than implants so are still a very viable way to whiten and brighten your smile. The problem is that crowns are very invasive in so much at it requires in addition to expense a lot of inconvenience and dental work. However the end result is far more gratifying and will last for ten or more years. In addition having crown fitted allows the dentist to reimaging the natural layout of your smile. For example they can after taking a mould of your jaw make significant changes to the angles and position of the crowns to straighten and correct any squint or misaligned teeth. Crowns therefore may be the most expensive – other than implants – but one of the most effective methods of whitening your teeth and getting that celebrity smile.

15. Implants Finally we come to probably the flag ship of teeth whitening or rather getting that cosmetic film star smile – implants. For those that can afford it this is possibly the way to go. You will undoubtedly end up with a set of teeth and a smile that lights up a room but for most of us it is too expensive and intrusive. Instead we have to manage our budgets but cosmetic dentistry is not what it once was the provenance of film stars and celebrities it is hugely affordable. Nowadays we no longer have to go through life with the teeth we were born with we do have the ability to change, and why shouldn’t we?

16. Conclusion Cosmetic dentistry has become hugely popular over the past decade and it is because practices such as Osmin Denture Clinic and Smile Diana Dentistry are providing services to the public that are affordable, expert and professional that instils confidence into patients. It is no longer the dreaded trip to the dentist it is now more a question of ‘this is what I would like, what can you do for me’. Osmin and Smile Diana are offering a full range of teeth whitening treatments to match every patients unique requirements.

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