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Leeds dentist uses porcelain veneers to completely transform teeth

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Veneers can have one of the most dramatic effects on the appearance of teeth. Modern porcelain veneers are incredibly lifelike and completely transform the appearance of damaged teeth. Modern veneer technology is also making the design and fitting of veneers significantly easier and less time consuming. It is also reducing the levels of discomfort the patient may experience during the treatment.

Veneers are ideal for restoring the appearance of teeth damaged by discolouration, staining or enamel damage. The veneer itself is an extremely thin porcelain case that fits over the existing teeth, restoring the colour and even size of healthy looking teeth. The veneers are attached using a bonding made of composite resin which will also be tooth coloured for maximum effect. This also provides another protective layer against further damage.

Leeds dentists are skilled in the manufacture and application of veneers, especially using the latest chair-side technology, which can produce veneers in a fraction of the time. Although veneers may be expensive, especially in opting for a total overhaul of both dental arcs, the results attainable are second to none in the filed of cosmetic dentistry.

Porcelain veneers look so realistic not only because they can be chosen to closely match the original teeth colour, but also because modern veneers can be made to be so thin they even have the particular translucent quality of tooth enamel. Thin veneers also don’t require the removal of any enamel that used to be the case with older treatments.

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Veneers from Central Leeds dentist take away shame of crooked teeth

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Being ashamed of your teeth because they are discoloured, stained or crooked can be a very embarrassing thing. It can make you reluctant to smile or even have eye contact with people, which can be very damaging to the self-esteem and self-confidence. Many people with bad teeth think that there is nothing they can do about it, but modern dental technology has found a solution to treat even teeth in the worst of conditions.

One such treatment for bad teeth is to have a set of porcelain veneers fitted. These are extremely thin caps that fit over the top of existing teeth to create the impression of evenly sized, white and straight teeth. The veneers are often made of porcelain because it has the same translucent quality as tooth enamel and also because it is very durable.

The veneers are fixed using composite bonding, which is a resin substance that can be set very hard when put under intense heat. The teeth are coated with bonding before the veneers are applied and straightened into position. When satisfied, the Central Leeds dentist will use a dental laser to safely set the bonding and secure the veneers. New dental technology has seen the development of chair-side veneer technology with the possibility of designing, manufacturing and installing a set of veneers in just one appointment. There really would be no need to be ashamed to smile with a new set of porcelain veneers so why not ask your Central Leeds dentist today?

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Improve your appearance with dental veneers from Central Leeds dentist

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

4Dental veneers, which are sometimes known as porcelain veneers or laminates, are very thin tooth-coloured shells that are cemented over the top of discoloured, worn or otherwise damaged teeth. They are bonded to the existing surface of the teeth using composite resin, which is tooth coloured itself and also adds another layer of protection.

Veneers are capable of completely transforming the appearance of teeth by covering them with uniform shells that can create the appearance of straight, white teeth. Teeth can become discoloured for a variety of reasons but this can make teeth appear very unhealthy and cause a lot of anxiety for the patient. Veneers can transform discoloured teeth in a matter of two or three appointments at the dentist with little or no discomfort.

You and Central Leeds dentist will plan exactly what results you would like from veneers and the dentist will then conduct a short examination to make sure your teeth are suitable for veneers. They may also take some x-rays to aid in the manufacture of the veneers. The latest technology involves manufacturing veneers using digital x-rays and computer guided mills, which has significantly cut the time of manufacture.

When applying the veneer, the dentist may need to remove a fraction of the enamel or etch it for better adhesion. This is usually a painless procedure but some anaesthetic may be used as a precaution. After this comes the actual bonding process before the veneers are polished and any excess cement removed. The transformative powers of dental veneers has to be seen to be believed as they really can change not just a person’s face, but their entire appearance.

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Ultra-thin Lumineer veneers from City of Leeds dentist

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Teeth that are discoloured, unevenly spaced or worn down look unhealthy and can add years on to the age of the patient. Once tooth enamel has been stained or worn it cannot be grown back or effectively cleaned. One option to restore the appearance of a healthy smile is to have a set of porcelain veneers fitted. Veneers are thin ceramic caps that fit over the top of existing teeth giving the appearance of real teeth. Because they are manufactured, they can be designed to specifically fit your individual teeth giving an even and bright look to your smile.

Lumineers are a special type of incredibly thin veneers manufactured from special porcelain that is incredibly strong. It is made from patented porcelain by a dental manufacturer called Cerinate and is as thin as a contact lens. Because Lumineers are so thin, minimal preparation is needed before they are fitted. With other, thicker veneers, the dentist will need to remove some of the porcelain before the veneer can be fixed or they will appear too big making the process irreversible.

Lumineers can be fitted over existing dental work such as crowns and existing veneers and are so are completely removable. They are the newest solution to chipped, worn or discoloured teeth and with the right care and attention will last up to an incredible twenty years, five times as long as regular porcelain veneers.

If you have discoloured or worn teeth and are suffering a loss of self-confidence as a result, Lumineers could completely restore your teeth and give you back a reason to smile. Ask a City of Leeds dentist about Lumineers at your next appointment.

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Brand new you with porcelain veneers from Leeds dentist

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Porcelain veneers are used by dentists to completely transform crooked, uneven or badly discoloured teeth in as little as one afternoon, giving you the perfect Hollywood smile you have always wanted.

Veneers are incredibly thin, ceramic shells that fit over existing teeth to create the appearance of realistic healthy teeth, complete with the realistic translucency common to tooth enamel. They are commonly used to restore the appearance of damaged or unattractive teeth and using the latest in computer-aided technology it is nowpossible to design and fit the veneers in a single afternoon. This new technique is known as CEREC and stands for CERamic REconstruction. It involves using digital x-rays to create three-dimensional images of the patient’s teeth and computer-guided mills to sculpt the veneers from a single piece of porcelain in as little as six minutes per tooth.

It is possible to have composite veneers, which may be cheaper but cannot compare with the realistic enamel-like appearance of porcelain. Composite veneers also do not last as long as porcelain veneers so may end up costing more in the long run. Porcelain veneers typically last between five and ten years if properly cared for and maintained so they will need replacing. However, thanks to the new CEREC technology, having veneers replaced is really not the pain it once was.

Porcelain veneers really can transform your teeth and give you a beautiful smile. Having badly discoloured or worn teeth can be really damaging to a patient’s self-confidence and self-esteem and seriously affect their relationships in life. Porcelain veneers are a quick, easy and affordable way of gaining a confident and healthy-looking smile that could give you the boost you need. Make an appointment today to speak to a Leeds dentist about the latest porcelain veneer technology and how they could benefit your smile.

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Ultra-thin Lumineer veneers from City of Leeds dentist

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Patients who have badly discoloured , unevenly spaced or worn down teeth can now have the aesthetic appearance of their teeth restored by the application of veneers. Veneers are thin ceramic shells that are placed over the top of existing teeth to alter the cosmetic appearance.

In the past some dentists have been slightly reticent to use veneers for several reasons. Firstly, veneers often looked very unrealistic when placed next to natural teeth. Secondly, the application of a veneer required a significant portion of the tooth enamel to be ground away in order to accommodate the veneer and dental cement without the tooth appearing too big.

However, thanks to the improvements in dental technology, there are now veneers that are incredibly lifelike and so thin that only minimal tooth preparation is required prior to fixing. Lumineers, manufactured by Cerinate, are such veneers. They are incredibly thin, about the same width as a contact lens, and only require the smallest amount of enamel removal to fit over the tooth. In fact, Lumineer veneers are so thin and require such minor preparation work that they are completely removable. They are also able to fit over existing crowns and dental work. This means that the need for preparation work is reduced and that the amount of pain and discomfort to the patient is also significantly smaller.

Lumineers are at the cutting edge of dental technology and represent a huge leap towards realistic and effective dental substitute for a real tooth. If you require a new veneer or are thinking about having an existing dental repair updated, then ask a City of Leeds dentist about Lumineer veneers at your next appointment.

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Central Leeds dentist use ultra-thin Lumineer veneeres to fix chipped tooth

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Dental veneers are artificial tooth crowns that fit over existing teeeth to improve their cosmetic appearance. When used correctly, they can restore the appearance of a healthy smile and be invaluable in helping patients regain their self-confidence.

Lumineers are a new type of ultra thin veneer designed and manufactured by Cerinate. As thin as a contact lens, Lumineers can greatly improve the appearance of worn down, discoloured or uneven teeth. They differ from the more conventional veneers because they are much thinner. Traditional laboratory manufactured veneers require a significant portion of the existing tooth to be removed so that the they can fit over the top without appearing too big. With Lumineers, very little of your tooth enamel needs to be shaved off or ground away. This means that, unlike traditional veneers, the Lumineer veneer process is reversible. In fact Lumineers are so thin and versatile that they will even fit over existing dental work, including previously installed crowns.

Lumineers are at the cutting edge of dental technology, which over the last 20 years has seen vast improvements in pain reduction, procedure times and procedure accuracy. Like all dental advances, they may not be suitable in all instances for all patients but in the right circumstances Lumineers can achieve stunning results. Central Leeds dentists are currently using Lumineer technology to repair cracked and chipped teeth, cover up discoloured teeth and restore healthy looking smiles to patients’ faces.

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City of Leeds dentist creates perfect smile with Empress veneers

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Dental veneers are one of the most realistic ways of artificially creating healthy looking teeth. They are usually constructed from porcelain, a type of ceramic, and cemented over the top of existing teeth. They are most commonly used by patients wishing to achieve the perfect smile by changing the size, shape and colour of their existing teeth. Veneers can also be used to close gaps between teeth and to make teeth look more even. Veneers can also be used to repair chipped or cracked teeth and even to replace old metal fillings.

Empress veneers are the most commonly used dental veneers on the market and utilise state-of-the-art technology to provide the most realistic looking veneers ever made. The veneers can be paper-thin and the latest versions are translucent, which allows light to penetrate through. This is important because one of the previous failings of veneers in terms of their realistic appearance was that they looked too solid to be real teeth. Actual tooth enamel has a slight transparency that has now been replicated by Empress to produce veneers that are undetectable to anyone but an expert.

While there are other types of veneers on the market, Empress are by far the strongest. Because they contain a large amount of a substance called Lucite, Empress veneers can as much as six times stronger than other veneers on the market. In the past, because of this immense strength, Empress veneers have had to compromise on their realism, but by using new technology they have been able to create extremely strong veneers without losing any of the natural appearance.

Make an appointment with a City of Leeds dentist if you feel you could improve your smile with Empress veneers.

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Future veneers for a dazzling smile

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Just today we fitted 4 future veneers for one of our Leeds based patients. Future veneers are contact lens thick which means no or minimal tooth reduction. The result was amazing and the patient was over the moon. If you would like future veneers and are from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield or the surrounding areas then why not contact us for a FREE CONSULTATION on 01132454868.

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Cosmetic bonding and contouring

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

We have had lots of enquiries recently about cosmetic bonding and contouring. It involves gently shaping and bonding the teeth to solve the problem of gappy and mishapen teeth. It is a great cheaper alternative to porcelain veneers which however we can also provide. In fact we recently treated a young man from Adel in Leeds with whitening followed by bonding and contouring to solve his gappy smile. If you would like a more even, straighter smile then contact us on 01132454868 for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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