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The Market For Instant Smile Makeovers is Booming – But How Safe And Effective Are They?

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry by Sirisha Bhamidipaty on May 21, 2008

According to a recent survey by Mintel, the most sought after celebrity smile is Kylie Minogue’s. Our obsession with the look of our own, and celebrities’ – teeth has led to the rise of the quick-fix smile makeover.

Dental practices are now looking more like spas, offering everything from instant veneers, fillings and crowns to diamond polishes and the latest technology in pain-free teeth whitening. Suddenly, improving your smile has become as easy as popping into your local salon for a lunchtime facial or getting a manicure.

But do these new wonder treatments do what they claim – and how do we know if they are safe?

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