Cheryl has the winning smile

In a survey recently launched by Queensway Dental Clinic, 179 patients were asked to choose their preferred celebrity smile with 48 per cent voting the Newcastle born singer’s the most desirable. Julia Roberts’ wall-to-wall smile ranked second receiving 16 per cent of the vote and Vanessa Paradis’ quirky gap-toothed smile garnered 13 per cent.

The findings were unveiled by the clinic to discover what it is that makes a smile so important and how this influences a patient’s decision for cosmetic dentistry. In the survey the most important factor for the perfect look was a natural smile, while the next most desired feature was beautiful white teeth.

Queensway Partner Dr. Ian Lane says:

“Smile makeovers are increasing in popularity with people wanting straighter, whiter teeth and are being influenced by celebrities such as Cheryl Cole.  This is understandable as a smile is important to a person’s confidence and self-image and as a result, can have a direct impact on their quality of life. Over the last few years we have noticed that patients are much more aware of what can be achieved with modern cosmetics and aesthetic dentistry. However, it is important that any cosmetic option is only considered after the underlying health of the gums and teeth is stabilised. This can be achieved with a thorough oral health assessment, which is provided for free for all new patients visiting Queensway. There are a range of options to improve the appearance of our patient’s main concerns, and then formulate a plan that is right for the individual.”

Queensway Specialist Orthodontist Dr. Guy Deeming says:

“We are doing more and more orthodontic treatment for adults and children who want to improve their smile but do not want healthy teeth prepared for crowns or veneers, so orthodontics is becoming the perfect solution. This is becoming an even more popular option with better looking and even invisible appliances available. When orthodontic treatment is combined with some gentle tooth whitening a natural, tooth friendly result is achievable.”

The survey also showed that while 59 per cent of participants visit their dentist for their recommended number of check-ups a year, only 27 per cent visit when they have a problem.

Dr. Lane adds:

“Some of the results have been surprising, such as the 70 per cent of people who have admitted to not flossing regularly and those who are not visiting their dentist for their routine check-ups. Visiting the dentist regularly is extremely important to ensure good oral health and to identify any issues so they can be managed quickly and with minimal inconvenience to the patient.”

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