Although a lot of the patients who\u00a0 visit us at our Sutton Coldfield dental practice do so for regular dental treatments such as check ups, fillings and extractions; we are seeing an increasing number of people who attend in order to improve the way that they look. This usually referred to as cosmetic dentistry, although it should be noted that many of the procedures actually strengthen the integrity of the teeth as well as giving a more pleasing aesthetic result.<\/p>\n
Whether it is regular exposure in the media to celebrities who have had dental procedures done to improve the appearance of their teeth, or whether there is a general realisation that we don’t need to be a nation with a reputation for ugly teeth, we don’t really know at this stage. However, the fact is that people do seem to be constantly seeking ways to improve their appearance and cosmetic dentistry certainly is an important and increasingly popular factor in this.<\/p>\n
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Whilst nothing beats long term care and attention to our teeth to keep them in great shape and looking good, sometimes a little extra work can make a dramatic difference. Tooth whitening and dental veneers are two of the most common ways to improve the appearance and especially the whiteness of our teeth, but there is a third option which is perhaps less well known. This is especially ideal as a short term solution such as to look great in your wedding photos for example.<\/p>\n
The snap on smile is now available at our Sutton Coldfield dental practice<\/a> and is an excellent way to improve the way that your teeth look without the need for surgery. The snap on smile is actually a custom made appliance which fits over your existing teeth, hence the ‘snap on’. All it requires is two visits to the dentist; the first where impressions etc will be taken along with the selection of the shade of white that you would like for your teeth. Once this has been done, the results will be sent away in order for the snap on smile to be made. This is done using a very thin material which will looks very natural once in place.<\/p>\n