THE THINGS TO TRY IF YOU…

WANT TO STRAIGHTEN YOUR SMILE

Invisalign is the go-to brand for invisible braces, and although treatment length is dependent on your case, it can be anywhere between six and 12 months to completely straighten teeth. Price is dependent on your dentist, but typically starts at £2,500 for a course of treatment.

HAVE CHIPPED FRONT TEETH

A composite-bonding professional treatment costs about £500 per tooth and lasts up to seven years. A resin material is bonded to the enamel to improve the shape and size of your teeth, with no drilling or injections involved.

WANT A COMPLETE REVAMP IN A SHORT SPACE OF TIME

You can opt for a full set of porcelain veneers, but it works best on existing straight-ish teeth. Bespoke, individual porcelain veneers are attached to the front of the teeth. The preparation takes two hours and the treatment itself only 30 minutes for a temporary ‘trial smile’, before you get the real veneers fitted two weeks later. Costing up to £900 per tooth, veneers are attached under local anaesthetic and can last 15 years.

HAVE DISCOLORATION

For a top-of-the-range teeth-whitening treatment, try Boutique, although it can only be prescribed by a dentist. This can either be a custom-made whitening gel you wear every night for three nights, or a one-off treatment in a clinic – costing in the region of £250-£500. Most dentists now prefer to lift the shade of your teeth to a natural whiteness, rather than a bright, icy white. For stains, try EMS Airflow stain removal, which can be administered by a hygienist.