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I was watching a Channel 4 programme last night called “Beauty and the Beast”, which involved a person who is obsessed by beauty to spend time with a person who may have a facial disfigurement that they were either born with or as a result of an accident. The point of the programme was to highlight the an obsession with your looks is not healthy, neither is the the quick fix solution such as liposuction, a boob job or any other irreversible surgical procedure. It may be that a healthy diet, good exercise plan and a positive attitude are the solutions.
In the world of dentistry, we are often asked to create a “Hollywood Smile” with wall to wall veneers. It is common place for celebrities to get their teeth “fixed”. The people asking for this treatment are often young and have had little or not previous dental treatment in the past. They are looking for an instant fix, and want it now!
When I am advising patients what is best for them, I take into consideration all the factors that are relevant to that particular person:
I also offer all appropriate options, sometimes people have assumed that they are too old for certain treatments available.
This brings me to what we call the “Natural Hollywood Smile”, and by this I mean moving the patient’s own teeth to create a beautiful smile. Any person who has largely unfilled teeth but just doesn’t like the position of them, should always consider the option of orthodontics before having them cut away to place veneers.
It’s using various types of braces to move teeth gently to another position. Do I mean ugly metal train tracks? No I don’t!! These days there are many options available using tooth coloured braces, invisible braces or rapid braces. No one needs to know that you are wearing a brace, apart from your dentist.
Well, it may take a bit longer than the quick fix solution, but in the long run, you will have your own teeth that will not be in a cycle of needing veneers replacing every 10 -15 years. That is better for you, better for your teeth and better for your pocket. You could finish off your new smile with some tooth whitening just to give it that final boost!
Am I against veneers? Not all all, at Evolve we place them all the time, but only for the cases when orthodontics has been considered and is not suitable, this may be because there are crowns or veneers that need to be replaced, or the teeth have large fillings in them, or the teeth are stained in such a way that straightening and whitening will not give the result that our patient is hoping for.
I heard this morning that Chris Evans is going to wear an invisible brace to straighten his teeth, so even celebrities can see the benefit of investing a bit of time to get the best result.
Well done Carol, who has almost completed her first day of cycling for Bridge2Aid. Keep on pedalling Carol
🕝 The Two Thirty series | Episode 2 😬
How do you know if you grind your teeth?
Teeth grinding often happens without you realising — especially at night. In this video, Maggie explains some of the common signs to look out for, including:
• Jaw pain or soreness
• Frequent headaches
• Worn or flattened teeth
She also explains how your dentist can check for signs of grinding and, if needed, provide a mouthguard to help protect your teeth.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you might be grinding your teeth, this quick video is a great place to start 👇
#TheTwoThirty #DentalFAQs #TeethGrinding #JawPain #OralHealth
⭐ James’ story ⭐
James chose Evolve Dentistry for his teeth alignment treatment after reading our reviews and because we’re based locally in Portishead.
In this video, he shares why professionalism and trust mattered to him when choosing a practice — and his experience with our team.
Thank you to James for sharing his journey with us 💙
#PatientStory #EvolveDentistry #Portishead #DentalCare #TeethAlignment
🕝 The Two Thirty series | Episode 1 🪥
Can mouthwash replace brushing?
In this short video, Carol explains why brushing for two minutes, twice a day is essential for keeping your teeth and gums healthy — and why mouthwash should not be seen as a replacement.
She also talks about:
• When mouthwash may be appropriate
• Why mouthwash should only be used if directed by a dentist or hygienist
Simple habits, done properly, make the biggest difference.
#TheTwoThirty #DentalFAQs #OralHealth #BrushingTwiceADay #HealthySmiles #Portishead #portisheadmarina #EvolveDentistry #Northsomerset #multiawardwinning #dentalhygiene #healthysmiles #nailsea #acceptingnewpatients #clevedon #portisheadmarina #hygienist
📘 Practice update – closed today 📘
Today the practice is closed for a team training day while our entire team completes Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
This essential training ensures we’re fully prepared to respond in an emergency and continue to provide the safest possible care for our patients and wider community.
Thank you for your understanding — we’ll be back open as normal on Monday. 💙
#TeamTraining #PatientSafety #ILS #DentalPractice #PuttingPatientsFirst #ContinuousLearning #CommunityCare #EvolveDentistry
🎉 We’re proud to share some great news 🎉
Evolve Dentistry has been accredited by Save Face for the 6th year in a row.
Save Face is the UK’s leading register for practitioners who meet the highest standards of safety, transparency and patient care. This continued accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing treatments you can trust, delivered with care, professionalism and integrity.
Thank you to our wonderful patients for choosing Evolve, and to our dedicated team for maintaining these high standards year after year 💙
