Pearl Cosmetic Dentistry Forums http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/ This is a cosmetic dentistry discussion forum. en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:43:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.png Pearl Cosmetic Dentistry Forums http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/ No-prep veneers http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/veneers-lumineers/3354-no-prep-veneers.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:14:29 GMT Hi, I have nicely shaped white teeth but unfortunately I have brown and yellow staining inbetween my teeth and by the gumline caused by... Hi, I have nicely shaped white teeth but unfortunately I have brown and yellow staining inbetween my teeth and by the gumline caused by demineralisation - I've tried pretty much everything to remove the stains and my dentist says the only other thing that can be done is drilling the areas and placing composite fillings (I would end up with about 20+ fillings!) and he is not willing to do this anyway.

I don't want to resort to something which will remove healthy enamel from my teeth - does compoite bonding do this? I would consider Durathin if they are possible for me, but I wondered can they be made to the same shape as my natural teeth? I have quite small, rounded lateral incisors and I think they look quite youthful, I dont really want them to be the same length! I'm not after a perfect hollywood smile, just my natural smile back.
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lemonlollies ]]> lemonlollies http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/veneers-lumineers/3354-no-prep-veneers.html New here http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3239-new-here.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:15:07 GMT Hi To All I just registered at 24/7 Emergency Dentistry in London, Kingston , Cosmetic Dentistry (http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk) and... Hi To All

I just registered at 24/7 Emergency Dentistry in London, Kingston , Cosmetic Dentistry and I am Completely Newb to this place

I am Extremely sorry If "General Dentistry" is not Proper Place to post out this thread

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Please be nice to me to me, I am looking forward to having a great time here at 24/7 Emergency Dentistry in London, Kingston , Cosmetic Dentistry ]]> General Dentistry Quithaina http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3239-new-here.html Invisalign experience http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/invisalign/3200-invisalign-experience.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:19:10 GMT Did you or someone you know start with regular braces, then switch to Invisalign (or vice versa)? I myself have never had to wear braces, but I'd like to learn more about anyone who has used both kinds in case I ever have a child who is interested. ]]> Invisalign colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/invisalign/3200-invisalign-experience.html Sharing toothbrushes http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3189-sharing-toothbrushes.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:50:47 GMT Have you ever shared a toothbrush? If so, why?

It's not a situation I ever thought I'd have to encounter, but one time I slept over at my then-boyfriend's place, and sharing his toothbrush was the only option. I didn't suffer any ill effects from it, but the thought made me a little uneasy. ]]> General Dentistry colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3189-sharing-toothbrushes.html Age question http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/facial-aesthetics/3179-age-question.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:53:50 GMT I'm only in my mid-twenties; is it normal for a person this young to have moderate under eye wrinkles? In fact, I've noticed them since I was about 19. Is Botox the only solution? ]]> Facial Aesthetics colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/facial-aesthetics/3179-age-question.html Microabrasion http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3178-microabrasion.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:37:11 GMT Hi, today I had microabrasion on 3 of my upper teeth as a trial, I have pretty healthy teeth but unfortunately a lot of demineralisation. My dentist... Hi, today I had microabrasion on 3 of my upper teeth as a trial, I have pretty healthy teeth but unfortunately a lot of demineralisation. My dentist told me it had made no difference whatsoever and that the only other method to try would be whitening.

I got home and took a look at my teeth in the mirror - there is a definite improvement, although it's not perfect it's so much better. Some of the dark areas have gone.

I'm considering asking whether or not I could continue the treatment, along with whitening. I had a few questions though - how many 'sessions' of microabrasion can you have? I have read articles of people having more than one session of treatment and I want to know if this is possible. Also, can deep bleaching help minimise the appearance of yellowish/white marks?

Many thanks,

Lucy ]]> General Dentistry lemonlollies http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3178-microabrasion.html Sedation mishaps http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/sedation-dentistry/3161-sedation-mishaps.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:45:33 GMT Has anything ever gone wrong when you were under anesthesia or sedated? I had four teeth pulled when I was younger, and I remember the dentist... Has anything ever gone wrong when you were under anesthesia or sedated?

I had four teeth pulled when I was younger, and I remember the dentist scraped my cheek with his tool and blood subsequently rushed down my throat. I couldn't do very much about it because I was sedated. It was terrifying. ]]> Sedation Dentistry colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/sedation-dentistry/3161-sedation-mishaps.html Spin vs. regular toothbrushes http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3146-spin-vs-regular-toothbrushes.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:58:51 GMT Which do you prefer? They say that a spin type brush is better for you because it ensures that you brush for a full 2 minutes, but I think this... Which do you prefer?

They say that a spin type brush is better for you because it ensures that you brush for a full 2 minutes, but I think this can easily be monitored on your own. Replacement heads for an automatic toothbrush are expensive, and it's harder to tell whose brush is whose in a shared washroom. ]]> General Dentistry colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3146-spin-vs-regular-toothbrushes.html Things you do that are harmful to your teeth http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3131-things-you-do-harmful-your-teeth.html Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:55:19 GMT It's confession time: what are your oral care sins? That is to say, what habits do you have that are bad for your teeth?

I drink a lot of diet soda, which is supposedly bad for my enamel (although I've had one dentist tell me it was fine). Sometimes I brush too hard, causing receding gums in a few areas. I also only floss about once per week. ]]> General Dentistry colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3131-things-you-do-harmful-your-teeth.html Invisalign commercial http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/invisalign/3123-invisalign-commercial.html Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:33:58 GMT Has anyone else seen the Invisalign commercial with the twin teen girls? What do you think of it? I found its premise to be a little offensive. ... Has anyone else seen the Invisalign commercial with the twin teen girls? What do you think of it?

I found its premise to be a little offensive. I understand that they're trying to show how Invisalign compares to regular braces and is so much better, but it comes across as the mom favoring one kid over the other to me. ]]> Invisalign colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/invisalign/3123-invisalign-commercial.html Quick cheap solution to my horrible teeth (pics included) http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/veneers-lumineers/3119-quick-cheap-solution-my-horrible-teeth-pics-included.html Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:52:21 GMT Hi, I live in Manchester, UK and I am getting married in March 2012 and I would like to have a perfect smile for the cameras (only for that day if... Hi, I live in Manchester, UK and I am getting married in March 2012 and I would like to have a perfect smile for the cameras (only for that day if possible!). My budget is between £500-£1000 and I am willing to travel to europe if it works out cheaper. I have been looking at several options. Originally I was going to go for the snap-on-smile, however that worked out in total £1800 for the full mouth which I cannot afford. Therefore I am going to forget the bottom teeth for now, and concentrate on my top teeth and my smile.

What do people think are my options? Veneers? Crowns? Lumineers? Bonding? Gum coutouring? How am I able to fill the gap on the sides of my mouth to create a fuller smile? More info and pics of my teeth below (I apologise for the horrible pics). Thank you.


My teeth summary:
None of my teeth are missing
Have a lower back jaw with an overbite
All teeth are fairly crooked and of different sizes (front very big, back very small)
Yellow stained teeth
One front tooth has been infected several times and is severely decayed (grey)

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I've been primarily using Colgate Total for awhile now. I like its claim that the effects last "up to 12 hours". Whether that is really true or not, who knows. I usually get the enamel protection variety since I drink a lot of diet soda. ]]> General Dentistry colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/general-dentistry/3115-toothpaste-tastes.html Going under http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/sedation-dentistry/3102-going-under.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:31:26 GMT Was the first time you went under anesthesia because of a dental procedure? It was for me.

The first and only time I have been "put to sleep" was to get my wisdom teeth taken out. It was the strangest experience, because I literally cannot remember the moment I drifted off when counting backwards from 100. Part of me thinks the process must be similar to losing consciousness permanently (as in death). ]]> Sedation Dentistry colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/sedation-dentistry/3102-going-under.html The first time http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/teeth-whitening/3090-first-time.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:12:30 GMT What was your first professional teeth whitening experience like? I had my teeth whitened by a professional for the first time on a cruise. I... What was your first professional teeth whitening experience like?

I had my teeth whitened by a professional for the first time on a cruise. I wanted to get a couples massage with the hubby, but he backed out at the last minute, so I got this done for myself instead.

The technician held up a chart before and after the procedure, and it was pretty neat to see how many shades my teeth improved by. ]]> Teeth Whitening colgate http://www.pearldentalclinic.co.uk/forum/teeth-whitening/3090-first-time.html