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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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Smile makeovers for that glamorous smile

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Today we finished a complete smile makover for a lady from Bradford. She first came to see us complaining of worn, yellow looking crooked teeth. After a detailed assessment and lengthy discussion with the patient she decided to go for a combined course of teeth whitening, veneers and porcelain crowns. She decided to finance the treatment with our special 0% interest deal. Within a couple of weeks we transformed this patients smile from worn and discoloured to white, straight and glamorous. She is so happy and confident now with her new smile. If you would like a smile makeover and are from Bradford, Leeds, Leeds city centre or the surrounding areas contact our friendly team on 01132454868 for a free consultation.

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One visit crowns and veneers

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Patients at city dental will now be able to enjoy the benefits of one visit porcelain crowns, veneers and onlays. This new state of the art technology is called Cerec. Our first patient to enjoy the benefits of a single visit crown came in from Alwoodley, North Leeds. She was impressed by the fact that she didn’t have any messy impressions in her mouth, no unreliable temporary crowns, no second injection and no need to return the surgery for the crown to be fitted. If you would like more information on Cerec call our helpfull team on 01132454868 or fill out the application form above.

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Porcelain veneers for a glamorous smile

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

A patient from Moortown in Leeds recently visited us requesting a Hollywood smile before her daughters wedding which was only 3 weeks away!! We first designed the smile on models of the patients teeth. When the patient was happy with this we placed ten handcrafted porcelain veneers on her teeth just in time for her daughters big day!! If you are interested in porcelain veneers and are from Leeds, Moortown , Headingley or the surrounding areas please conatct our friendly experienced team on the application form above .

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