Practitioners of Cosmetic Dentistry in London on Dental Implants Care

A lot of people suffering from missing teeth are leaning more towards getting dental implants. Not only is it effective in restoring full oral functionality, it also improves upon the smile and over-all appearance of the wearer. However, although it may have a reputation of being sturdy, it does not mean that it is invincible against damages and other common wear and tear. Unfortunately, it appears that most of its wearers do believe that once the implants have been put in place, they could just forget about it and treat it as they would any of their other, natural teeth. This would be fine and dandy, of course, if only they actually do exercise proper oral hygiene—which is not the case, usually.
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Threats to an Effective Teeth Whitening

When you’ve undergone a thorough teeth whitening at London dental practices, the end result can be a killer smile and the radiant confidence associated with it. Do you know that even with that, some factors can ruin it all?

Genes and aging

The whiteness of your teeth is determined by the thickness of your enamel, which is the protective coating for your dentin (the next layer that is naturally yellowish). This trait can be inherited and explains why some people have whiter teeth than others. Since enamel gradually wears down as you grow old, being born with thinner enamel means your dentin is more likely to show through earlier.

Tobacco

Nicotine in tobacco is a colourless substance that turns yellow when exposed to oxygen. When tobacco smoke is inhaled, nicotine—along with tar—percolates the enamel’s microscopic openings and settles there, resulting in yellowish or brownish teeth. They are on the outer layer though, so brushing after smoking can help remove them.

Fluoride overdose

Fluoride helps keep the teeth healthy, but in excessive quantities, it can break down your teeth’s enamel. This condition is called fluorosis, which usually results in chalky white or brown patches or lines on the teeth’s surface. You can shift to fluoride-free mouth cleaner or use a fluoride product once or twice a week to reduce consumption.

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Sporting the “You’re Hired!” Smile

After the last toast has been done in your honour as a graduate, the reality of finding work will set in before long. Part of the adventure includes dressing well, preparing your qualifications, and ensuring a wonderful smile to help recruitment personnel consider you.

A stained, crooked, widely-spaced smile gives the impression that you’re not putting your best foot forward for your health or your career. Particularly if you’re eyeing a high–paying job that involves lots of social interaction, bad teeth could even cost you your job.

Hiring managers are likely to prefer applicants with better smiles. Some studies found that people with a nice set of teeth are 45% more likely to land a job than those with crooked teeth. Why is this so? Simple. Bad teeth are often equated to an unhealthy lifestyle and if you’re negligent about your wellbeing, how will you be able to take care of your job?

Better teeth don’t just mean a brighter smile; they project the image that you are self-assured, confident, and highly adaptable to the people around you. Managers favour it because it’s one factor that increases sales and opens business opportunities. After all, if you were in their position, wouldn’t you send your tidiest employee to face your customers or partners?

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Stronger Case for Invisalign®

Advances in dental technology have enabled people seeking orthodontic treatment to choose between metallic braces or Invisalign braces at London practices. The latter system, which consists of clear aligners, is gradually gaining solid reputation for safe fixing of teeth over due time – but how, exactly?

As the leading brand for invisible aligners, Invisalign® clear braces must be created using accurate impressions of the patient’s teeth taken by a qualified Invisalign® provider.

Invisalign® offers patients various benefits that go beyond correcting misaligned teeth. The braces are nearly invisible, unlike metal braces that are oft perceptible even at a good distance. Often, only the patient knows he or she is wearing aligners. For many, especially teens, this is a big factor as visible braces can sometimes affect their self-confidence and the way they socialise. Removable aligners also make it easier to eat and brush one’s teeth.

The most important benefit of getting Invisalign® braces from a qualified provider, especially from a dental practice with a Platinum Elite Invisalign® doctor, is that your progress will be closely monitored by your dentist. Your aligners are supposedly changed every two weeks in order to achieve the results you want. If issues arise – although they are very rare – your dentist can be called upon easily to address the problem.

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