Your smile: it’s your social currency, your confidence booster, and the thing that people remember you by. Over the past few years, dentistry has mirrored the surge of facial tweakments as the demand for subtle, natural enhancements has soared. According to research, the cosmetic dentistry market is poised for unprecedented growth with a projected valuation of $89.03 billion by 2030.
Whilst we’re all brushed up on the dental hygiene basics, new and innovative treatments – cosmetic, preventative, and non-invasive – are emerging each year to transform smiles. From handmade ceramic veneers and acupressure to laser treatments and Invisalign, we've rounded up five of the best dental treatments to get now – plus, our favourite at-home products for an unforgettable smile.
Feather Veneers at Bespoke Smile
Veneers are Hollywood’s secret to the perfect smile: they can instantly transform crooked, chipped, or discoloured teeth into the most dazzling set – and with the right care, can last up to 20 years. But despite their transformative power, veneers are often stigmatised and there’s a common misconception that the natural tooth needs to be shaved down to small pegs to fit them.
2 Upper Wimpole St, W1G 6LD
Enter: Feather Veneers created by Dr Sam Jethwa, leading cosmetic dentist and President-Elect of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Feather veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells which are gently bonded to the front of the tooth to change its colour, shape, size, or length, with next to no adjustments to the tooth itself. Created in his clinic’s ceramics laboratory, each porcelain veneer is crafted by hand, meaning the results are unique to each patient. The result? A symmetric, smooth, bright, and natural-looking smile.
MAHSA x Sarah Bradden Combined Body Cleansing Treatment at Nejati
What do you get when you cross one of London’s leading dentists with a holistic cosmetic acupuncturist? There’s no punchline, but rather a powerful combined treatment from Dr Mahsa Nejati and Sarah Bradden that targets oral health and overall well-being. After all, the mouth is the gateway to the body; it’s a hub for bacteria that can enter your digestive and respiratory systems, which can cause diseases and illnesses.
25a Lowndes St, SW1X 9JS
It begins with an anti-septic treatment from Dr Mahsa using Guided Biofilm Therapy and red LED therapy to improve the health of your gums. Then, Bradden steps in with her combination of acupuncture, acupressure and infrared PEMF. It’s a one-two punch that not only brightens your smile, but also leaves you feeling relaxed.
The Chelsea Look at The Chelsea Dental Clinic
You’ve probably seen Dr. Rhona Eskander’s face in magazines, on TV, or whilst scrolling through social media. She’s become one of the most recognised dentistry experts in the UK, thanks to her signature treatment – a three-step process to align, brighten, and bond. Invisalign helps to shape your smile, whitening is used to remove discolouration and give a brilliant-white gleam, and cosmetic bonding straightens and smooths your teeth for the ultimate dream grin. If you’re looking for a total smile makeover, this is the treatment for you.
298 Fulham Rd, SW10 9EP
The RW Perio Specialist Assessment at RW Perio
A truly unforgettable smile starts with healthy gums. An imbalance between your gum tissue and teeth can throw your whole grin off-kilter, so a deep dive into your gum health with Dr Reena Wadia, Founder and Principal Gum Specialist at her clinic on Harley Street is a great place to start for any gum concerns.
75 Harley St, W1G 8QL
It’s important to note that this is just the first stage of your journey to healthier gums – the appointment includes a periodontal chart which involves measuring the position of the gums, gum recession, and tooth mobility. Following on from this, book in for any of her further treatments: Complete if you’ve been diagnosed with periodontitis, Preventive helps with gum recession, Restorative to help with gum aesthetics, Gum Veneers, and many more.
Endolift at Serene by Dr Safa
Teeth, gums, and lips aside, there’s yet another way to perfect your smile. At Dr Safa’s Knightsbridge dental clinic, the Endolift laser is transforming smiles thanks to its ability to firm and tone the skin on the lower face for that coveted ‘snatched’ jawline. The process involves inserting a thin, flexible micro-optical fibre underneath the skin via a cannula. The fibre emits laser energy that heats the skin’s deeper layers and targets fat and water, stimulating collagen production, breaking down fat cells and causing your skin to retract for an immediate tightening effect.
56 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JN
At-home smile makers
LARO Naturally Whitening Toothpaste
Clean and sustainable toothpastes are often overlooked, but you’ll want to add this high-performing toothpaste from LARO to your bathroom shelf immediately. Using naturally derived ingredients, it whitens and remineralises the enamel to give you a healthier and whiter smile. Plus, its signature flavour is a blend of wild mint, lemon, and bergamot that leaves a refreshingly delicate taste.
Spotlight Oral Care Professional LED Teeth Whitening System
This professional whitening kit offers a clinical-grade solution for at-home teeth whitening. Leveraging the power of nanotechnology, its LED device emits dual-action red and blue wavelengths, working in synergy with its potent PAP Pro Teeth Whitening Strips to break down stains and lift your teeth's overall shade – all without the sensitivity. A brighter, whiter smile in just 30 minutes? Yes, please.
Ordo Hydro Sonic Water Flosser
Make flossing that bit easier with this dentist-approved flosser that uses the power of hydro-kinetic technology to blast away debris whilst being gentle on your gums. Whilst manual flossing does work, this is a more effective and quicker way to clean (particularly around braces, bridges, and implants), thanks to its 2,000 water pulsations per minute.
MAHSA Resinous Amber
A gummy a day keeps bad breath at bay. These supplements from Dr Mahsa’s brand contain a powerhouse of actives including Irish sea moss, bladderwrack, and burdock root to inhibit bacterial growth in the mouth, improving oral hygiene and giving you fresher breath. Bonus points for its body- and gut-boosting properties, which strengthen the immune system, stabilise blood sugar levels, and help regulate digestion.
By Dr Reena The Tongue Scraper
If tongue scraping isn’t a part of your daily ritual, it should be. Your tongue harbours bacteria, dirt, and food particles, which can cause bad breath, cavities, and poor oral hygiene. This expertly designed stainless steel tongue scraper from periodontist Dr Reena Wadia has a sleek design that effectively scrapes your tongue clean, removing those toxins – plus, makes space for your taste buds to function naturally.
Dr Nina Giulia Sautter Coconut & Spearmint Dental Oil Ritual
In the ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda, the ritual of oil pulling purifies the teeth, gums, and tongue whilst reducing discolouration, plaque, and tartar build-up, leaving you with fresher breath and improved oral hygiene. This modern oil-pulling formula is packed with antibacterial, detoxifying, and anti-septic ingredients to boost oral hygiene.
