Archives for July, 2011

E-Harmony encourages smashing smiles

July 30th, 2011

The leading dating website E-Harmony has stated that a warming and confident smile on your profile picture is often one of the first things a potential date picks up on when browsing through their matches. Going hand in hand with a confident smile is an attractive smile. While many people will spend hours getting ready for a first date, checking and double checking that they look good to make a first impression, how much time do most spend on their smile?

While most people would invest a lot of time an effort into picking the right outfit or even combing through the high street looking for the perfect new one, nervous dates will usually only brush and perhaps floss in preparation for a big date. So why not invest wisely in cosmetic dentistry at Sparkle Dental Boutique, Ealing to fix those smile problems you’ve always disliked?

Even if the date is only this weekend many cosmetic dental treatments are be done in just a few hours and leave the patient fully recovered within just a few days at most! Popular and quick cosmetic dental treatments are teeth whitening and dental bonding, both of which can be done in just one visit and have a relatively short recovery time.

Tooth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a very common practice in today’s society and can usually be done in two different ways, in-surgery and at-home whitening. In-surgery as you would imagine is done at the dental surgery using a whitening laser and light sensitive gel which is placed on the teeth, the treatment takes around an hour but will vary depending on the level of change you want, the results are also almost instantaneous. At-home whitening is done at home over a number of applications of whitening gel that you acquire from the dentist, many internet sites claim to sell these but can prove dangerous so make sure you only get yours from your licensed dentist!

Cosmetic Bonding

Dental bonding is used in a number of cosmetic dental procedures, and comprises of dental composite which is moulded into certain shapes depending on what it is needed for; common usages are to create a white filling to plug a cavity and replace worn fillings with unnoticeable white composite.

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Add some instant sparkle to your smile for your big day

July 28th, 2011

Why is it that our favourite drinks are those that can have the worst effect on our teeth? What for many of us are normal, everyday habits can actually play havoc with the appearance of our smile.  And it’s not just tea and coffee that are the culprits here.  Drinks such as wine, vibrant foods such as curry, and nicotine from smoking all contribute to the heavy discolouration of teeth that cannot simply be removed at home by products like whitening toothpaste.

Need to get ready for the big day?

If you have your wedding day coming up then you are probably in the act of doing a million and one things, and in all the chaos your stained and discoloured teeth can go unnoticed until it is too late. Sparkle Dental Boutique, Chiswick are here to tell you that it is best to be prepared and ready for the big day so that your wedding pictures don’t shame you for the rest of your days.

Flawless whites for your wedding day

For those of us that just cannot start the day without that all-important cup of coffee – and several more thereafter – professional laser teeth whitening is the safe way of reverting all those years of heavy staining and achieving that perfect pearly white finish for the big day. The good news is that there’s no need to wait years to see the difference and start flashing your new smile.  Those nasty stain build-ups can be eradicated quite literally in a flash and your wedding pictures can be a blazing glory for all to see.

Done in a flash

While these sorts of intense stains are embedded deep within the tooth, the technique used by laser whitening is nonetheless super quick and uncomplicated.  Patients take only 1 to 2 hours to undergo treatment for serious discolouration.  Furthermore, with its instant whitening effect, laser teeth whitening treatment means that you can expect instant compliments from your friends and family.

After your dentist has carefully applied the bleaching gel to the surface of your teeth, you will immediately be able to spot the astonishing difference.  You just won’t be able to stop smiling.  Drop into your local Northolt surgery or speak to your dentist today about teeth whitening.  It’s the ideal way to instantaneously improve the overall look of your teeth – without the extensive surgery of course!

So get in contact with your dentist before it’s too late, and make sure your smile is as glowing as your dress on the big day.

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For those involved in the big day

July 26th, 2011

For most people their wedding day is the most important day of their lives. Ask people randomly about the best day of their life and most will either say their wedding day or the day they had a child. As a result of this, it is no surprise that many people feel under pressure to look their best on their big day.

Mother of the Bride

A wedding is often a family occasion and everyone gets involved in preparing for the celebration. Weddings can take a lot of organising and it is an opportunity for families to become closer and spend time together, even though there are moments when everyone is feeling a little stressed and fraught!

For the Mother of the bride the wedding is a momentous occasion, and like their daughters, most Mothers are keen to look their best. From the outfit to the hair and make-up, everything is considered and planned in great detail. In recent years, cosmetic dental treatment has also become an increasingly integral detail in the preparation process. There is probably no single occasion where everyone is required to pose for photos as often as on the wedding day and you want to be pleased with the photos when your browse through them and display them in your home in the years to follow. Even basic procedures, such as tooth whitening, can make a huge difference and will provide a confidence boost, as well as creating a more attractive aesthetic.

The bride and groom

For the bride and groom the run up to the wedding is an exciting time. Weddings take a lot of preparation and the preparation process is fun and exciting, as well as being a little challenging at times.

Many people choose to take steps to make themselves look as good as possible before their wedding. Many people go on diets and step up their exercise regime to shift a few pounds and tone up before the big day and hair and make-up are extremely important on the morning of the wedding. In recent years, more and more people have chosen to have dental treatment to give their smile an overhaul in preparation for their wedding day. Cosmetic dental treatments, including veneers, crowns, whitening treatments and invisible braces, can create a beautiful aesthetic, which will give the bridge and groom smiles to be proud of and enable them to flash their glossy new smiles on the big day.

Cosmetic dental treatments may seem like an expensive investment but if you are happy with your smile, you will feel confident and you can look back on your wedding photos and feel happy with the way you look, as well as having great memories from the wedding day. Talk to your Hounslow dentist today to get your smile ready for the big day.

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Does your smile have the X Factor?

July 25th, 2011

Whether you love or loath it, it can’t be denied that X Factor mania takes over Britain whenever it rolls on to the TV. It also comes to dominate the media, for controversial reasons almost as often as for the talent in recent seasons, and with image now being as essential as talent in the music industry, having a killer smile can really help out the would-be pop stars.

It’s not exactly a secret that looks are just as important as talent in the mainstream music industry and one way to compliment the singing talent of any upcoming artist is with a dazzling smile to go with their dazzling voice.

Cosmetic dentistry is becoming more and more popular for people in Ealing and around the country and smile transformations are some of the most common procedures because of their remarkable effectiveness and relatively quick procedure and recovery time.

Treatments like teeth whitening and gum contouring can be done within just an hour or two depending on the level of treatment and still yield fantastic results.

Tooth Whitening

Teeth whitening is primarily available in two forms; in-surgery and at home whitening. While at home whitening is the most effective and long lasting it can also take multiple treatments to get to the whiteness you desire, spanning over a number of days and weeks, while in-surgery whitening can bring about a noticeable difference almost immediately.

While in-surgery is usually not as long lasting as home whitening the procedure is 100% safe, though at home whitening bought over the internet should be avoided and has recently seen bad press.

In-surgery uses both whitening lasers and light sensitive gel to produce the results you ask for within just a short trip to the dental surgery.

Gum Contouring

Is often used to help “gummy smiles” which is the name given for the condition when too much gum is seen covering the teeth (especially the front two teeth) when someone smiles.

Gum contouring strips away the extra gum using either a scalpel or a laser, while the procedure sounds painful, it is often a quick and painless treatment which can leave you with a much improved smile!

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Prepare your smile for graduation with some dental treatment

July 21st, 2011

Although graduation is a celebration and usually a really fun way to end your time at university, many people dread their graduation day because they know that the time to sit and pose with a substitute scroll is approaching. Once the photo has been taken, it will probably be displayed in your parent’s house for the foreseeable future, and if you’re not happy with it, you will undoubtedly feel the need to comment on it and say how awful it is every time you catch a glimpse of it.

Smile!

When you have your graduation photograph taken, you will be asked to adopt a certain position, angle your face in a certain way, grasp your scroll and then smile. If you are happy with your smile, this experience will probably be fairly pleasant and you may be very proud and happy when you see your picture exhibited on the walls of your parent’s house. If, however, like many people you are not happy with your smile, you will probably be willing the experience to end and dreading the outcome when you open the envelope to reveal the photographs.

If you are unhappy with your smile, there are many options available to give you a more attractive smile and give you a confidence boost.

Cosmetic dental treatments

Nowadays, there are many treatments that can be used to create a more aesthetically pleasing smile, from minor procedures to major overhauls. Orthodontic problems, including crowding, gaps between the teeth and crooked and twisted teeth, are very common and many people may put off having treatment because they immediately think the only option is bulky, ugly fixed metal braces. Orthodontics have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years and there is now a huge range of treatments available, including braces that work very quickly and produce results in a matter of weeks and invisible braces, which allow you to get the treatment you need without anyone even noticing that you are wearing braces.

Tooth whitening has also become very popular and is an ideal solution for people who have discoloured teeth; the teeth can become stained very easily, especially if you are a fan of coffee or red wine and treatments can lighten the teeth, giving a glossy, healthy glow in less than an hour.

Cosmetic treatments are now more widely available than ever before and many are available with financial plans, which enable you to pay over a period of time, rather than paying the total cost up-front. Visit Sparkle Dental Boutique, Prepare your smile for graduation with some dental treatment to prepare your smile for your next special occasion.

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Celebrity weddings and cosmetic dentistry

July 19th, 2011

In recent years cosmetic dental treatments have become incredibly popular and more and more people are choosing to have treatment to enhance their smile. Cosmetic treatments have become more widely available and more affordable than ever before and there is huge interest in the services thanks to celebrity endorsements.

Countless celebrities have undergone dental treatment to give them a glossy, healthy smile and this has inspired millions of people all around the world to follow suit.

A healthy, attractive smile often tops the list in surveys and pools to identify attractive physical features and most of us look for a nice smile in our future partners; it is no surprise that people are spending more money on their smile than ever before.

Celebrity weddings

Most people in Kew, if they are honest, have an interest in the lives of celebrities and celebrity wedding photos are often eagerly anticipated by fans of celebrity culture and glossy magazines. Often, magazines pay millions of pounds to have exclusive access to celebrity weddings and high profile marriages shift millions of copies of magazines.

It is natural for everyone to want to look their best on their wedding day and this relates to celebrities as well as ‘normal’ people. Many celebrities have had treatment to give them an A-list smile; Cheryl Cole and her Girls Aloud band-mates are big fans of treatment, Katie Price had veneers to give her a perfect set of pearly whites before her wedding to Peter Andre and it is rumoured that Kate Middleton visited a dentist before she married Prince William at Westminster Abbey.

The eyes of the world are constantly on celebrities and they are often scrutinised for not looking their best;. We’ve all seen the ‘hoop of horror’ articles and the make-up free images which are designed to make so-called normal people feel better about the way they look. The constant pressure to look good has undoubtedly encouraged lots of celebrities to have treatment and looking good is particularly important on your wedding day; everyone wants to look back on their wedding photos and be happy with the way they look and a great looking smile will always help.

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The Apprentice … and Cosmetic Dentistry?

July 14th, 2011

The return of the hit TV show The Apprentice also means the return of 16 new lambs to the slaughter for Lord Alan Sugar, and here at Sparkle Dental close to Brentford we think an apprentice can greatly improve their chances of landing that dream job if they had a beautiful and confident smile.

In the ruthless business they are venturing into any and all advantages need to be taken, and having a perfect smile could really set a lasting impression that would give an apprentice a better shot than their competitors.

As they work out the intricate workings of business by marketing products to the French market, publishing a free magazine and branding a new type of biscuit, amongst other things, cosmetic dentistry could really help them on the path they’ve started, whether it’s a full smile makeover with dental veneers or replacing worn out or missing teeth with a dental bridge.

Dental Crowns and Bridges

Crowns and bridges are used to either restore a chipped or damaged tooth or replace a single or group of missing natural teeth, something that would be highly sought after if one of our apprentices had lost a tooth; pitching an idea with only half your teeth intact doesn’t really set a good first impression!

Crowns work by covering all of the outer (enamel) part of the damaged tooth, while bridges work by attaching the device to two teeth on either side of the missing tooth, acting as a bridge for the artificial tooth to be fitted.

Dental Veneers

Veneers are often known as the ultimate smile makeover and work by covering the damaged, disfigured or discoloured tooth or teeth with a wafer thin material. This material is remarkably similar aesthetically to natural teeth and can be shaded to whatever colour the patient wishes, making it a very versatile procedure that can help with a number of cosmetic dental issues.

With the new series of The Apprentice well under way, Lord Sugar’s potential recruits may be well rewarded for sprucing up a rather bland or downright ugly smile!

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Ultimate Smile Makeover to Help you Land that Perfect Job

July 12th, 2011

As anyone who has had an important job interview will know, only two things are for certain going into it: you’re going to be nervous, and the first impression is the most important thing. What better way to get off to a good start than with a confident and dazzling smile?

There are many ways that cosmetic dentistry can help alter and change your smile to how you want it, but not all of these can be done at short notice and the best way to dramatically alter your smile to be a job-winning smile is to have treatment such as teeth whitening or dental veneers.

Tooth Whitening

The process of whitening teeth can come in a number of ways, all of which have good and bad points. Here is a brief description of each:

In-surgery

In-surgery whitening is done at the dental surgery, usually with a whitening laser. This will normally require a single visit of varying time, depending on how much of a change you want. The difference will be noticeable almost immediately, which is good if you need shiny new teeth quickly, but this does mean people that you know will realise you’ve had your teeth whitened.

At-Home

Home whitening still involves a trip to the dentist; at the surgery you will be given a home whitening kit which includes whitening trays and formula to apply the whitening material. This will usually take a number of applications at home and over multiple days, but the whitening is likely to last longer and bring about a more long-term result than in-surgery whitening.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are often described as the “ultimate smile makeover” and involve placing wafer thin laminates over your natural teeth. These laminates act to both shield your teeth and enhance the aesthetics. A good explanation of veneers is to compare them to false nails for your fingernails.

Because veneers cover your original teeth they can be made perfectly shaped, as well as being shaded to the colour you want!

Cosmetic dentistry can bring about confidence for any important date, whether it’s a wedding, holiday or interview. So if you’re located in Ealing

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Sparkle’s Weekly Smile Showcase – 9th July 2011

July 8th, 2011

The team at Sparkle would like to present to you some of our recent cases where we have given our patients brighter, straighter and healthier smiles. Nothing makes us happier than to see our patients flashing their new smiles and walk taller with their new-found confidence. Below are a few of our latest success stories:

 

 

This week’s Sparkling Smiles

Charlene:

 

 

 

 

A lopsided smile and crooked teeth were restored using a combination of fixed metal and ceramic (tooth coloured braces).  In under 12 months, Charlene’s teeth are arrow straight teeth and she has a perfect smile.

Karen:

 

 

 

 

Two porcelain veneers were placed on the upper two front teeth. Within two appointments over two weeks, the patient was relieved to see something that had bothered her all her life could be changed so quickly.

Sharan

 

 

 

 

Crooked teeth on the upper jaw are much harder to disguise than crooked teeth on the lower jaw. This patient had visited the practice many times over several years with concerns about her upper teeth. Spurred on by her brother’s impending wedding she took the plunge and within one visit, this patient’s smile was transformed with temporary veneers. The porcelain veneers will be fitted in two weeks time. The patients reaction? She said the results are: “Unbelievable.”

As always, we took great pleasure in giving these patients a smile they can feel confident enough to show the world. If you’d like to know more about any of the treatments, or if you have any questions for the Sparkle staff, feel free to get in touch on our social media oulets:

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Vitally important areas of your body

July 7th, 2011

There are many things which a body needs for it to work well. For our brains, the old wives tale that fish is good for the largest muscle in our body is reported to be true but, for other areas of our body, it needs the intake of many items and activities for it to fully function.

No matter how many exercise DVD’s there are, some people do not just want to exercise down the gym or in running clubs. Exercise needn’t be as stressful as everyone says it is and the suggested thirty minutes of exercise can be done by walking, light jogging or simply walking to the supermarket rather than using your car. A gym needn’t be the only way for you to get all the exercise you need. If you live in the Hanwell area of Greater London, the River Thames is just over half a kilometre away so why not enjoy that long and winding waterway even more?

Other ways to keep a healthy mind and body

And when you exercise or do anything which is not as strenuous, drinking plenty of water is vital. The body is sixty to seventy per cent water and it needs water in order for it to fully function. Depending on how much exercise you do, you will need to drink more water but eight glasses of water is very important as it keeps the body healthy.

Eating those five portions of fruit and vegetables a day is just as vital as drinking water. These portions need to be different from each other and an individual serving should be a minimal 80g. By eating a balanced diet which is rich in fibre, low in fat and salt as well as eating food rich in protein will allow for the body to function as best as it possibly can.

When the day is done, resting the body is just as important as providing it with the right level of nutrients. Although it is recommended that you should have eight hours of sleep every night, some people might need more or less than this. Whatever your preferred type of sleep, by falling into deep REM will help the body as it can give you that natural high of a good night’s sleep.

Leading this way of life needn’t be stressful and it might need only a few minor adjustments for you and your loved ones to achieve this. And don’t forget to give your dentist a visit every 6 months to ensure your oral health.

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