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The heart of any successful dental practice is its patients. If your patients feel at ease and that they are being taken care of, they will remain loyal to your practice and are more likely to refer friends and family to your services. Ensuring that each patient feels welcome and comfortable is a task that […]

Tomorrow, the 21st of February, is Shrove or Pancake Tuesday, which is the last day before Lent, when many people give up sweets, chocolates or crisps. This is very good for your teeth, as sweets, chocolate and crisps often give you cavities and dental decay. However, if you have unfortunately suffered from the effects of […]

Private dental treatment The UK attracts dental patients from all over the world, with practices in the UK having a reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and first class customer service. There is also an impressive range of treatments and services available. If you want to have treatment in the UK, you should organise to visit […]

Harley Street Dental Studio is well known for being a leader in professional and caring dentistry and has done so since its formation in 2004 by Dr Mark Hughes. These excellent standards were continued after the welcoming of joint owner Dr Adam Thorne and the company has expanded from dentistry to now also offer facial […]

Dental tourism has become something of a phenomenon over the last few years and on the surface, combining a holiday with getting treatment, may seem like a fantastic idea. However, there are certain pitfalls and you need to be extremely diligent when planning your treatment. Possible complications In other countries, standards of hygiene and cleanliness […]

Anxiety about visiting the dentist is probably one of the commonest worries. However it is just that – a worry – for most people. A minority though do suffer from a genuine phobia of dentists, but what exactly is dental phobia? Before answering that question it is probably more worthwhile to answer the general question, […]

The importance of looking good Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you and first impressions are usually long-lasting and influential so having a smile to be proud of is important. Today, perhaps more than ever, attention is focused on beauty and appearance, with the enormous growth of the beauty industry and […]

So October is over, summer is long gone and perhaps some of us are worried about the damage Halloween has had on our kids’ (and perhaps our own!) teeth. Naturally, dental problems – what with sweets at Halloween and an array of sweet and sugary foods on Bonfire Night – have been seen to notably rise during autumn.

There’s been many impressive portmanteaus that are successful to this day, take for example, brunch (breakfast and lunch), smog (smoke and fog), motel (motor and hotel) and now – Invisalign.

It’s no secret that a smile is one of the most attractive traits of a person, and what better way to make a great first impression than flashing someone your biggest and whitest smile?

Nowadays many top dental surgeries offer you even more than the perfect smile, with minor cosmetic surgery procedures available to make sure you look your best

Our teeth are important. So make sure it is a love relationship and not one of hate.

An interview from the Pink Haired Princess fashion blog with our very own Dr Mark Hughes that looks into Invislaign and its anti-ageiing properties.

Renowned cosmetic Dental Surgeon, Dr Mark Hughes has recently opened the Harley Street Dental Studio. The new practice, based in the heart of the professional private medical community, uses groundbreaking techniques that are set to transform dentistry in the UK.

More people are seeking out the services of a cosmetic dentist – and the most popular treatment? Teeth whitening.

The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has said the number of people seeking cosmetic dentistry is growing by up to 40% every year.

If you’re concerned about staying ahead of the game as the economy flounders – it’s time you checked out a cosmetic dentist.

Teeth whitening has never been so popular – and with it are a whole load of shady operators trying to cash in on the act.

If you’re looking for a dentist, London and UK patients are being warned to avoid treatment abroad.

When it comes to teeth whitening, many think they have exhausted every option, but there is a new treatment that everyone is talking about, and it is available to you at a specialist cosmetic dentist clinic in Central London. Zoom!® is a revolutionary new teeth whitening treatment. It can lighten your teeth in as little as 1-2 hours, and you can see and feel the benefits instantly. Your teeth can be up to ten shades brighter after your Zoom!® treatment, and it certainly makes you believe that dreams really can come true – especially when it comes to whitening your teeth.

Dental veneers are the talk of the town; they can transform your smile and make you feel more confident about your appearance, whatever age you are. Dental veneers are available to people with all sorts of teeth issues and they can finally get the results they need.

Many people do not know where to start looking when they have decided they want to make an appointment with a specialist dentist. It is quite a daunting step for some, so making sure you find the right dentist is crucial if you want the right treatment.

Tooth whitening is a big trend sweeping the UK. Having discoloured or yellow teeth can make you feel unattractive. Yellowing teeth can stop you smiling – in worse cases, people who are so self conscious about their off-coloured teeth even develop closed-lipped smiles to avoid flashing their offensive teeth. It’s no wonder the desire to turn to tooth whitening is so high – but for those who are looking for fast or cheap solutions with home tooth-whitening kits have been warned – they could be putting their health at risk.

The desire to get dental veneers may arise out of aesthetic motivations. Dental veneers are an immediate way to help renew and brighten smiles. Porcelain dental veneers are close to real tooth enamel, making them look natural but with added shine and sparkle. Dental veneers can:

Clear braces can help thousands of people who feel too self conscious about wearing braces – so much so that they even avoid visiting their dentist or orthodontist. There are plenty of case studies involving adults who have spent years hiding their smile, feeling ashamed of their teeth or just not 100% happy because they were too self conscious to wear braces as a child or teenager. And it’s not surprising that teens and children felt so embarrassed by the old-style, chunky metal braces known as ‘rail tracks’. New devices, such as clear braces are the new tools of today’s orthodontists.