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Sept 2021
Covid causes Harrogate residents to seek the perfect smile
There's been a rise in demand for cosmetic dental treatments from teeth whitening to full smile makeovers according to Harrogate dentists who specialise in the field. Treatments such as veneers and composite bonding are at much higher levels than 18 months ago.
Now we are venturing out again and social calendars are filling up, people are looking to fix the things that have always bothered them, like crooked smiles or stained teeth.
Constant Zoom video calls during the pandemic also caused the 'mirror effect' meaning there's no escaping hours looking at your dental imperfections.
Dr Shoreh Ghasmi, who runs The Harrogate Clinic, on Prospect Crescent, said:
Dr Jatinder 'Sonny' Sagoo, clinical director of Clover House dental practice, on Skipton Road, said he had also noticed a significant increase in elective treatments in the wake of the pandemic, as well as treatments to secure and maintain dental health.
He said:
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Dr Sagoo also said people have money to spend after a year of lockdown:
He said:
There has also been a notable increase in the number of adults getting braces in a bid for straighter teeth, said Dr Sagoo.
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