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Smile with Confidence again with Dental Implants in Leeds

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Having trouble chewing? Can’t remember the last time you smiled with confidence? The loss of teeth can occur for many different reasons including periodontal disease or accidental injury. Missing teeth can be a source of physical discomfort and emotional distress. Fortunately, modern dental services right here in Leeds offer a viable option for replacing missing teeth with dental implants. Dental implants will restore normal chewing as well as a confident smile. A dental implant is a titanium construction that acts as the root of a tooth. The dental implant is fused to the bone of the jaw in a process known as osseointegration. Osseointegration does not result in bone loss and gum recession often associated with bridgework and dentures. Another benefit of dental implants is that they have no risk of compromising surrounding teeth as a tooth-supported bridge would. This means that dental implants not only restore missing teeth, but help save the remaining ones. Anyone with healthy gums and healthy bone structure should consider dental implants as the most advantageous means to solve the problem of missing teeth. Dental implants are typically done under local anesthesia and most patients say there is only mild discomfort during the procedure. Temporary soreness after the procedure can be resolved with over-the-counter medication. The results of dental implants are natural-looking, beautiful teeth that are comfortable and durable. The high-tech procedure of dental implants ensures that the replacement tooth feels and looks natural. Dental professionals agree that dental implants are the best option for replacing teeth. Dental implants have proven to have a high success rate. With regular dental visits and proper maintenance of brushing and flossing, dental implants can last a lifetime, and therefore are a cost effective solution to missing teeth.

Perfect Porcelain Veneers in Leeds

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Porcelain is a perfect and beautiful material, so there is no surprise that dentists have incorporated it into their world of cosmetic dentistry in the form of a veneer- it reflects the same translucent beauty than that of the tooth’s enamel. In Leeds, veneers are readily available at all dentists and they are the perfect way to get your smile back on track and give you back the OOMPH to inject your confidence. These tiny, delicate add-ons to your teeth can transform them within a couple of weeks. All you need to do is to sit down in the dentist’s chair, and have the old and tired enamel taken from the surface of your teeth, have an impression taken and after your veneers have been made they will be cemented into place. The reason why veneers have stood the test of time though is because of the way they can transform an old looking mouth into a young one. They remove all of the cracks, chips, discoloration, wear on the teeth, gaps and can help in the problem of gum recession. It is a treat when you go from feeling so bad about yourself and the way your teeth look to being the bees-knees. It isn’t the most expensive way to get your teeth into shape and is available on the NHS.

Dealing with Dental Phobia in Central Leeds

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Are you scared about going to the dentist in centralLeeds? Well here’s the deal that may just get you into the surgery and get you the treatment you need. You need to sit down and write down why it is that you suffer from dental phobias. It can prove be to be a cleansing process for you, traumatic yes, but rewarding if you start to fight back against your fears. And once it is in black and white in front of you, you should pluck up the courage and show it to your dentist as well. This meeting could be a real turning point in your life. Dentists are well versed in the requirements of their patients and they also understand the nature of dental phobias. But if you can learn to understand how modern dentistry works and that it doesn’t hurt anymore with the fabulous new technology and sedation techniques on offer, you may well find yourself surprised, strangely relaxed and ready to get the treatment that you require. Your dentist may also be able to refer you to other people to help you with your problems. The point is this: if you do not get the treatment you require and your teeth suffer further because of your phobia, you will retire into yourself and suffer even more in the long run.

Perfecting Oral Hygiene in Leeds

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Beautiful teeth are a labor of love and an ongoing project in Leeds that, if you get right from the start of time, will keep your teeth in your mouth until the end of time. Talking about oral hygiene and getting back to basics can sound like you have to be taught at school again, but for some, it needs to be done. Most of us think that if we just buy the products and chuck them into our mouths that that should be enough to halt the onset of tooth decay and gum disease; however the stark reality is different. We have to make sure we are brushing correctly with the right brush, with the right toothpaste and then floss afterwards-after all the products are there to choose from. If you find yourself having to have something done to your teeth each time you go to your dentist, then it means you are getting it wrong at home so you should really sit down with your dentist and work out between the two of you what it is that you do to your teeth on a daily basis. Oral hygiene is not just about the obvious cleaning process, it is also about diet and lifestyle too- so it is all about getting the perfect balance.

The Art of the Dental Check-up in Leeds

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

If you have a magnificent dentist in Leeds, you may well be ignorant of just exactly how good they are when you pop in for a dental check-up and think it’s just a look inside and a quick clean. But any dentists worth their weight in salt will be checking for things that you take for granted. Depending on the age of a patient, they will follow a strict guideline laid down by general procedures of practice to ensure your mouth is healthy. The basic check-up will involve searching for signs of decay in the teeth, disease in the gums, erosion, and then treat if necessary followed by a clean and polish. But the dentist should also take digital x-ray as well to check for problems in other areas in the mouth such the way your mouth is ‘biting’, check the jaw joints for wear, the roots of the teeth and the gum line. They will check your fillings and any other fitting you may have had done. But the best thing of all that you get from a dental check-up is the chance to have a say about your concerns. It’s not all about axes and hammers with dentists’, they can be gentle and offer a really good counseling service to you when you have problems. Most important of all, they can give you advice about dental emergencies and what to do in a crisis. A check-up should be embraced and used constructively, after all, in general, you only have two a year.

Bonding with your Teeth in Central Leeds

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

It can be so irritating when you look in the mirror and find little niggling thing about your teeth that you don’t like, nay, hate. Is a chip, a little discoloration on just one tooth, a bit of a gap right where you don’t need it- at the front? Well it couldn’t be easier to fix, for most dentists in centralLeedscan offer you a little cosmetic bonding. This is probably one of the most efficiently quickest treatments around today to get those problems sorted out- and the cheapest as well. It also proves just what a wonderful dentist you have too because bonding is a ‘real’ artistic craft. The dentist will take a quick look at the problem and get to work, first, preparing the area by cleaning it. Then a layer of resin will be applied and then cured with heat. This is repeated until there is enough material for the dentist to flex the artistic juices and sculpture the tooth to the desired result. The resin can be color coded to suit the rest of the teeth and once you are both happy, the tooth and indeed, the rest of the teeth, are then polished. It is such a ‘nippy’ little treatment and you can be in and out of there within the hour with all your problems done and with a fine looking smile to go with it.

Super fast CEREC in the City of Leeds

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

It is a beautiful thing to see when the old traditions of ‘pure’ engineering sit side by side with modern technology and in the world of dentistry you can see both holding hands when it comes to a treatment called CEREC. This amazing new technology has landed in the city ofLeedsand has taken the place by storm. Treatments like having a veneer fitted, a bridge made or having a crown fitted could often take weeks of preparation- but once in they look fabulous and make you feel the same way. If however you have a mishap and damage your fitting, then again, it’s another few weeks until you are patched up. Now if you have to present yourself in a public way through work or if you just have a hot date, it will compromise the way you feel and the way you come across. Not anymore! With CEREC, these said fittings can be sorted out within around 90 minutes. You get into the chair and the dentist will take a few digital images of the affected area and then feed them into a computer. Now whilst your teeth are being prepped for the fitting, a milling machine in the surgery is constructing your new fitting from all of the data that has been fed into it. Within around an hour, you should be ready to have you new smile put into place, but if there is a problem, it can be adjusted on the spot as opposed to waiting another three weeks. Think about it, in an extended dinner hour, you can look adorable- that’s CEREC in a nutshell!

Choosing your Braces in Leeds

Friday, January 20th, 2012

When it comes to braces/aligners and which one to choose inLeeds, it comes down to two basic principles- finance and eligibility; you can also throw a hint of vanity into the equation as well. If you can set up a payment plan before you set sail on the torrid sea, then you will have no problems at all with choice. If you are young, wearing braces can put you through an emotional time during the most important years of your life. Traditional metal braces can look ungainly, but they are super efficient and if you can bear the ridicule for a couple of years you will be a beautiful swan at the end of it all and they are the cheapest option. But if you do not want to put yourself through the ‘ribbing’, there are some fantastic clear aligners on the market that are fast, ‘invisible’ and are removable so that you can clean your teeth properly and eat your dinner. If you have only a few teeth that are messing up your smile, then you can opt for some of the slicker treatments around. The 6 Months Smile does exactly that, makes you smile in 6 months, whereas, the Inman aligner will make you smile in just 6 weeks! All of these magical devices are designed to do specific jobs and you may find yourself pulling your hair out with choice. But the best thing you can do is seek advice from your dentist and find out what your teeth are doing, if a certain device is suitable for you and then jump in at the deep end without fear. What is a short period of time in your life of tooth aligning compared to a life’s worth of endless smiling?

No Bull, Smiling in 6 Months in Leeds

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

How do you fancy getting your teeth straightened quickly with the minimum of fuss and pretty damn quickly to boot? The obvious answer is yes. Well floating around the dental surgeries ofLeedsright now is a ‘cracker’ of a device called the 6 Months Smile. Born out of all the good qualities of traditional braces, this has taken those and taken it to the next level of teeth straightening. Its best quality is that it is directed at specific teeth that are causing the problems and then pulls them into place very quickly, because you are down the dentists regularly to have it adjusted. But it also sits rather more attractively in the mouth than traditional braces- tooth colored ceramic plates are placed on the teeth and then all joined together with a discreet wire to the anchors at the back of the teeth. This means it is barely visible, which is just what you want, especially if you are a little older and are in the public eye a lot. And don’t forget, we are talking 6 months here to sort out all those fidgeting worries that have nagged way at you for years. The cost of the treatment averages out around £1900 but not everyone will suit this type of treatment so it is important you find out more from your dentist about this device.

The Quick working Inman Aligner in Leeds

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Sit down, strap in and listen up you people in Leeds that are having problems with your front teeth, still after all these years, because there is a gadget in the area that can help you out here, but first ask yourself serious questions- are your teeth holding you back and making you pull out of conversations and socializing? Do you want to get them fixed? Is it that time of life however, where you would rather not embark on a lengthy treatment? If the answers are yes, yes and yes then ask your dentist about the Inman aligner, because this device is the answer to all your dreams. It is a remarkable, no frills device that gets to work on your front teeth the moment it is fitted by applying pressure on both sides of your teeth through wires, springs and a bar, rocking them if you like, which causes them to move extremely fast- in some cases, six weeks fast. It tailor made for you and your teeth and before you know it, the treatment is over, though with such rapid movement, you will have to wear a retainer to prevent the teeth from slipping back into position, but only when you are on your own. But then that is the magic of the Inman as well, you can take it out when dining and brushing your teeth. And the cost of this little wonder starts from around £1200- roughly £100 per week, but the costs can be spread with a payment plan. Now that’s not a lot considering the relief you will get for the rest of your life.