Veneers are increasingly popular of late, with celebrities leading the way in this desirable cosmetic procedure.
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The treatment involves filing down your own teeth to then fit porcelain veneers on top of each tooth, and if done well, the result is a beautiful natural white smile which can truly transform your face and appearance.
Here, Sameer Patel, Clinical Director at award-winning, highly specialist dental and orthodontics practice, elleven (www.ellevendental.com), offers his verdict on the best and the worst celebrity veneers, along with his top tips of how to create your dream smile using veneers.
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Cheryl Cole - Cheryl Cole has openly admitted to having veneers fitted. They look fantastic and have completely transformed the shape of her face, as well as giving her the perfect celebrity smile!
Zac Efron - Looking at Zac’s teeth, he too has undergone cosmetic treatment. His veneers are very natural looking, fitting the size of his mouth perfectly - a great smile!
Jessica Simpson- Jessica Simpson has gorgeous white Hollywood teeth. From looking at her smile it looks like she may have had a few veneers fitted to really make her smile stand out, resulting in a gorgeous smile.
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Rylan Clarke- Rylan has undergone a complete teeth transformation using veneers to create a bold smile. Looking at his smile, he has had a full mouth of veneers fitted and unfortunately the result, is very unnatural and over the top.
Katie Price- Katie Price is another example of someone that has chosen veneers that are too white, making her smile look false and unnatural.
Cher Lloyd- Cher Lloyd has had the full Hollywood smile makeover and again, this is an unnatural looking smile. The veneers look to be a little too large for her mouth; accentuating the fact that she has veneers and making her smile look unnatural.
Top Tips When Considering Veneers
Do your research- Take your time researching the different dental practices that offer veneer treatments. This is a lifelong investment, so you want to make sure you find the practice that will offer you the very best treatment. Some dental practices may want to sell you an entire mouth of veneers when in fact you may only require a few veneers to create the desired effect.
Ask questions- When visiting a dental practice for a consultation; don’t be afraid to ask questions. You want to gather as much information as possible and a good dental practice will take the time to answer all the questions and queries you may have. Plus you want to be prepared for what the treatment involves and what kind of aftercare you will need.
Think of the long term - Having veneers fitted is a procedure that should be thought about in great detail before going ahead. Veneers typically need to be replaced every 5-10 years, so you need to plan for this also.
Go for a natural look - When having veneers fitted, be sure that they are natural looking. During your consultation, ask the dental clinic to show you past case studies as well as explaining what the veneer tooth will look like, selecting veneers that will enhance your face. As part of the ‘One Day Smile Makeover’ treatment which we offer at elleven, the porcelain veneers – which are created and fitted onsite within a day – are shaded to match the patient’s teeth, mimicking the beauty of natural enamel and allowing full control of the colour of the final result.
Be realistic - When considering the finished article, you need to be realistic in terms of what can be achieved. Veneers are designed to enhance your smile so it is important to have realistic expectations.
Quality - When considering the best dental practice to go to for the cosmetic treatment, consider the price. This will be a telltale sign of the quality of treatment. Don’t be tricked into going for the cheapest deal you find; this is an investment and you want to have confidence that you will be delighted with the end results.
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