by Veronica Bentley


It's getting close to that time of year again, the shops are playing Christmas songs, children are incessantly bugging their parents and town centres are gradually getting busier and busier by the day. Its Christmas time, which not only means it is time for lots of eating and present giving, it's also time to party!

There can seem almost endless numbers of parties and events to choose from at this time of year and of course, once Christmas has finished there is always New Year to think about. Therefore, choosing the right attire to wear is essential, choosing who to go with is also important but what can you do to really stand out and sparkle this year? Well, why not treat yourself to a smile makeover and some cosmetic dentistry?

Few people will argue that a great looking smile can really make or break an entire look, so if you are not too happy with yours it's not too late to do something about it. Cosmetic dentistry has hit the high street in a big way and it's now easier than ever to give your smile a top up.

The one treatment that could be seen as the one most responsible for bringing cosmetic dentistry to the main stream is teeth whitening. It's hard to find one person who is happy with how white their teeth are, so the chance to lighten your teeth in a quick and pain-free manner does have mass appeal. Professional whitening does tend to yield the best results and as it is usually only takes around ninety minutes is perfect for having the day before your big night out.

If you have gaps in your teeth, or teeth that are broken or missing then you may be more interested in dental implants. Dental implants are fitted into the jaw bone and will hold a crown, bridge or denture in place. Dental implants and crowns are often used together and a new innovation is known as colour matching - a process by which the artificial tooth is coloured to match the shade of the remaining natural teeth, resulting in an implant that both looks and acts like a natural tooth.

Having a smile that looks great is one thing, but also by visiting your cosmetic dentist you will be able to ensure your smile is healthy and that you have no underlying problems. Teeth whitening can be a nice gift to buy yourself for visiting the dentist if you haven't been for a while and are apprehensive or nervous about going, as you can have the treatment and know you will have a healthy and great looking smile when it is complete.


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For teeth whitening, white fillings and other cosmetic treatments check out Edinburgh dental practice, Stafford Street Dental Practice.