Cosmetic dental procedures such as veneers can increase confidence for almost two decades, it has been suggested.
A recent article featured in Dental Health magazine acknowledged a number of benefits surrounding veneers, attributing the confidence boost people who undergo cosmetic procedures receive as one of the main selling points.
Straight, white dental veneers are able to cover chipped or pointy teeth that may cause insecurity, as well as act as a permanent whitening solution to teeth that may have previously been stained or discoloured by smoking, food or drink.
Before placing dental veneers, dentists will remove around half a millimetre of enamel from the tooth in order to ensure the perfect fit.
Celebrities such as Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell and Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts have sparked the onset of a trend of cosmetic dentistry, with the pages of magazines sprawled with photographs of their Hollywood smiles – and all three have confessed to having veneers. 