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Needless to say 2020 threw up many changes and challenges for us all.
As far as the dental industry was concerned, these changes had an impact not just on the way we worked, but on the whole psyche around dental health too.
With the advent of WFH and online Zoom meetings, we all became acutely aware of our smiles. Suddenly we had to focus on each other’s faces more intimately and, naturally, our smiles became centre stage.
Of course, this balanced with covering our mouths with masks – but ultimately we started to see our faces reflected back to us on the screen in every meeting we attended. For some, this has given rise to an increased level of desire to whiten, to straighten or to give a little more love to their teeth.
So we do expect to see home whitening kits become a lot more popular. For us, we can’t recommend Pola Whitening Systems enough.
Pola Day HP 9.5% contains fluoride which protects your teeth from sensitivity and remineralises them at the same time. It is a neutral pH teeth whitening formulation, containing hydrogen peroxide to whiten your teeth over a short period of time. Results from poladay teeth whitening can be seen in a short period of time with 30 minutes a day application.
With the Pola Take Home Teeth Whitening system, you need to have professionally made customised whitening trays to maximise the whitening benefits. This is something we can do for you at Dentist Mandy.
Invisalign is still the trend leader when it comes to teeth straightening. The no fuss – clear and flexible system will continue to be the popular choice for those needing to correct their dental alignment.
We think that as far as trends go, a large number of companies are appearing who offer clear aligners via almost a “home delivery” style service. You’ve probably heard about options to order a mould online and have your clear aligners sent back to you subscription style. Whilst this may seem very, very convenient and the cost savings look attractive too – there is a reason we still recommend in-clinic consultations and fittings for your invisalign and straightening solutions.
Designing your treatment is about more than just a mould of your teeth. We use 3D imaging technology to correctly assess your unique issues and work with you to find the best solution. One size does not fit all when it comes to your smile, which is why we love to have you attend the clinic and discuss options, strategies and expectations.
Face to face online communications will lead to an increase in Composite Bonding treatments this year. For those who have not heard of this technique before, Composite bonding is one of the easiest ways to solve different dental “imperfections” including chips or cracks in your teeth, discolouration, gaps in between teeth and a range of other cosmetic issues. The treatment involves applying a tooth-coloured composite resin material to existing teeth. This is moulded by dental professionals to create a seamless match with the surrounding teeth.
We are expecting to see more patients wanting this type of treatment to mask decay, gaps and minor problems.
As we push towards a more gentle and natural approach to many areas of our life, our choice of dental products is starting to lean the same way.
2021 is destined to be the year that many move over to 100% natural and sustainable dental products. From bamboo toothbrushes, through to organic tooth powders, we are seeing an increased interest in a different approach to oral care which incorporates dental. Previously the focus has been on natural beauty products, hair care or healthier diets, we are now including our dental regime as part of our natural overhaul.
We have fallen in love with many natural and organic ranges. Minty toothpaste from @lovebeautyfoods, natural fun flavoured toothpastes from @curaproxaustralia are amongst the products we now offer as healthier alternatives in our clinic.
Underpinning these trends, we are definitely seeing a shift from wanting a smile which looks over-produced to a smile which looks like it belongs to us. Clients are asking for more natural shades when whitening their teeth.
They are asking for more natural shapes in terms of their teeth alignment rather than Hollywood plastic looking teeth. It’s important to us that we deliver a smile which meets your expectations but appears as nature – not an instagram filter intended!
