Cosmetic dentistry Leeds Blog

Fixing Your Smile with Dental Bonding in the City of Leeds

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:16:37 +0000

There is no worse a feeling in the city of Leeds than when you are trying to get on with what you are doing, yet some part of your image is letting you down- especially if it’s your teeth. Unsightly teeth can not only interfere with the way you smile or talk, but they can also stop you from fully expressing yourself. One of the ways to overcome the problem is to get your teeth fixed and if you are in a bit of a rush, there is no better ‘touch-up’ technique than dental bonding. Not only is it quick, you can be in and out of the chair in an hour, but it can cover up all of your dental problems. It is a very versatile and durable treatment that uses resins to cover up such issues and cracks, gaps and discolouration in the teeth. Once you sit down, your teeth will be prepared with a clean so that the dentist can lay the first layer of resin on your teeth, which is then ‘cured’ with a heat lamp. Then the process is repeated over again until all the problems have been eradicated- now the dentist can finish the process by sculpturing the teeth into the desired shape. Bonding is durable and last you many years with care, but it is susceptible to staining from rich foods and drinks and smoking. But the beauty of this treatment is that if you have problems in the future, you can simply have the problem touched up again.

The Causes of Discoloured Teeth in Leeds

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:14:15 +0000

Discoloured teeth in Leeds can cause all manner of problems to anyone that suffers from them- the main issue being psychological; you may find yourself being a little reserved when you talk and smile and this only makes you more introverted. There are so many reasons why your teeth can become discoloured- what you eat or drink can affect the enamel of your teeth- coffee, red wines and certain foods and let’s not forget the use of tobacco, but the list goes on: medication, stress and pregnancy are things that can affect your immune system and cause staining in the teeth. Of course, there are inevitable things in life that you can’t get away from: the ageing process and what you inherit from your parents when you are born. But the problem can easily be rectified- first you can try to change all of the aforementioned issues above so that you give your teeth a fighting chance. Dentists however, can offer you a range of treatments to overcome your problems as well as giving you advice on what you can do at home. To start with, you can improve the way you look after your teeth and gums by changing your oral hygiene practises. You can purchase some pretty good whitening products in the shops these days, from toothpastes to bleaching kits. At the dentists you can get laser whitening, dental bonding or veneers to cover up the most abhorrent staining; as long as you are prepared to put in the work, there is no reason why you shouldn’t have white teeth.

Herbal Recommendations in Central Leeds

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:01:26 +0000

For all its bluster and technology, modern dentistry also recognises the value of herbal options when it comes to oral care in central Leeds. There have been several cases of people that have turned around some pretty awful situations in their mouths by using ‘alternative’ treatments. For a start, vitamin C and D rejuvenates the mouth so you should at least try to get your five-a-day by eating lots of fruit and getting natural sunshine on your body. Then you have a whole range of options to choose from; many shops around the city can supply you with all the necessaries to fix your mouth up. Coenzyme 10, Aloe vera, Echinacea, tea tree oil, calendula and clove oil work wonders for people with gum problems and in some cases have reversed the process of gum disease. These herbs can be found in specialist health food outlets; herbal toothpastes, tinctures and mouthwashes contain at least one or two of these elements that are healthy for your gums, and with oils like tea tree and aloe, they work well if they are soaked into toothbrushes, dental floss or inter-dental brushes before use. Other natural products such as salt help to fight gingivitis, but the release of stress too is important as it has been linked quite strongly with tooth decay and gum disease because it reduces the saliva in your mouth. You should ask your dentist or a herbal hygienist about the options to choose.

Fixing Your Smile with a Makeover in the City of Leeds

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:58:34 +0000

Have you looked at your teeth of late and thought that they are starting to look a little battle worn? Well, the dentists in the city of Leeds have all the answers to your problems and can get you smiling in next to no time. Let’s just say that your teeth and gums are in pretty good shape, yet they have become a bit discoloured, then there are many ways you can address the issue. Whitening toothpastes work wonders and can invigorate your look in a few weeks as can DIY bleaching kits and all can be purchased across the counter at very reasonable prices. Of course, if you are impatient and want it done right away, then book yourself into your dentist for the state-of-the-art laser whitening- in less than an hour, you will step onto the streets smiling like a smiley thing. For some people however, the work required isn’t this easy, for example those with gaps between the teeth, cracked and worn teeth- whitening will not suffice so you will need to turn to veneers or dental bonding in order to get your teeth up to speed. Gummy smiles can be eradicated with a little laser treatment and holes caused by missing teeth can be solved with a dental bridge or an implant. And should you be getting on a little, don’t forget your lips either- why get all this fabulous work done if you are going to frame it with old leather. Ask your dentist about Botox or dermal fillers to finish the job off in style.

Shaping Your Gums in Leeds

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 09:56:34 +0000

Most people in Leeds would normally associate a problematic smile as being caused by crooked or ‘buck’ teeth, but for some, it can be quite the opposite, and they simply do not have enough of their teeth showing to smile with, because they have too much gum showing. Yet as opposed to those with problem teeth, a ‘gummy smile’ can be put right normally, in just one visit to the dentists and thanks to the use of laser technology, the gums can be trimmed away and then shaped to show much more of the teeth and you only need a local anaesthetic as well. Normally, only a few teeth will need to be done in order to get the smile back though for some, this may only be the start of on-going cosmetic treatments, for example, some teeth may require veneers in order to complete the smile. Because of the nature of laser treatment, it seals blood vessels as it goes along so the healing process is much faster and less painless than if the procedure was done with a scalpel. There will be some discomfort after the surgery but it won’t last for long and can be catered for will painkillers and anti-viral mouth-washes. The whole process is also very painless on your pocket too; if you shop around, some start from as little as £150- that’s cheap for a beautiful smile.

Treating a ‘Gummy’ Smile in Central Leeds

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:54:11 +0000

Some people in central Leeds are blessed with having great teeth, others have to have corrective treatment in order to get great teeth. For some people however, they may have great teeth, yet are born with far too much gum that tends to make the teeth look very small indeed and greatly inhibit the smile. Sometimes the appearance of showing to much gum can be caused by a high lip line when smiling. In both cases, it can induce a lack of self-confidence into a person and reduce their ability to be outgoing, but help is at hand in both instances. Where there is too much gum giving that ‘gummy smile’, the gums can be reduced with surgery to show more of the teeth and make them appear a lot longer; the surgery is quite simple though the healing times vary between the treatment being carried out by a scalpel or by a laser- lasers do very little damage to the gums, hence heal faster. In some cases, the dentist may advocate the use of veneers to complete the smile. In the case of a high lip line, surgery can help to prevent the lips riding too high when smiling and by doing so, stops the lip from going any higher than the top of the teeth. Both are very simple procedures and the outcome very rewarding.

Fighting a Tooth Abscess in the City of Leeds

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:50:45 +0000

If you have ever suffered from a tooth abscess in the city of Leeds, you will know just how painful they can be, but did you also realise how dangerous they can be as well? The direct cause of an abscess is tooth decay or damage; where the tooth has become infected inside, it can spread into the roots and then to the jaw bone. During this time, there are certain symptoms that can indicate the onset of a abscess- you will start to suffer from toothache and possibly bad breath, you may even start to feel ill and get a fever, but it is well your cheeks or neck glands swell you know you have problems. Once you have got an abscess, it may disappear if the pulp inside the tooth dies, but it isn’t the end of it and it will return. First, you will need antibiotics in order to clear the abscess before the tooth can be treated with a root canal in order to save the tooth but this can often be just staving off the inevitable for if the abscess re-offends, it could means you have to lose the tooth altogether. You can simmer the pain with warm salty water after brushing or by taking painkillers but an abscess does come with a health warning- because it is surrounded by tissue, the pus can leak poison into the bloodstream and in some cases, this has induced comas and then your very life can be at stake.

The Pain of Mouth Ulcers in Leeds

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:48:29 +0000

Mouth ulcers are quite common in most people in Leeds, though that doesn’t make them any less painful when they erupt. They are generally caused by damage; such damage can stem from having a sharp filling or tooth, bad use of the toothbrush or an accidental biting of the cheeks- certain foods have also be known to cause ulcers to erupt as has specific types of medication. As sore as they can get, they do often heal themselves, though that doesn’t help the discomfort in the meantime. You should try to avoid using a hard tooth brush when brushing your teeth and best to eat soft, easy to chew foods until the ulcer disappears. During this time, you can get soothing gels from your chemist (who will also advise you what to choose) that speed up the healing process. After brushing, rinsing with warm salty water is also soothing and before you sleep, rub plenty of gel into the ulcer. Ulcers do have a habit of repeating but generally this dies off over time (ulcers are more common in children) but if they constantly re-offend, it could indicate something more serious going on so needs to be checked out immediately.

Bad, Bad Breath in Central Leeds

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:46:10 +0000

There is nothing worse than talking to someone with bad breath- do you tell them and how do you tell them and if you don’t, are you so sure that you don’t suffer from the problem as well? The thing is, bad breath can ruin you a work and on a social level too in central Leeds, but finding the cause of it isn’t so easy and may come down to a process of elimination- you will need to get the dentist on your side here. The first thing to look at is your oral hygiene and the state of your mouth; bad breath can stem from gum disease or tooth decay- a direct result of poor hygiene. These need to be addressed, you may need treatment from your dentist and then ‘up’ the brushing and flossing each day- that goes for your tongue too, as this is often the cause of bad breath: change your products and include herbal options as well. Then you need to look at your habits and your diet. Smoking and excessive drinking are not friends of a healthy mouth, nor is a poor diet as this will affect your immune system and reduce saliva levels. Once you have given these options a good run for a month, yet still the problem persists, it indicates that the problem is internal, possibly gastric. To overcome this, you will need to run a series of tests with your doctor to get to the bottom of it as generally, bad breath caused by something internal is quite serious.

Cleaning Your Tongue in the City of Leeds

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:46:04 +0000

Whist we endeavour to ensure that our teeth and gums are fresh and healthy, we often overlook our tongues; how often have you woken up after a heavy night out in the city of Leeds to find your tongue a bad shade of brown and tasting atrocious? The thing is, the tongue harbours more bad bacteria as your teeth and gums and left unclean, this is the precise bacteria that can be the cause of bad breath and that helps to promote the acids that lead to tooth decay and gingivitis. Cleaning your tongue is not all that hard a task to do, you can do it with your brush although most toothbrushes come with a tongue scraper on the back of them. There are also many products on the market specifically designed for tongue scraping alone and once brushed along the surface on the tongue, they remove all manner of nasties from food to dead cells. Whilst doing this however, the tongue can get sore; dipping the scraper in a herbal product or therapeutic gel will help soothe the tongue as you clean and afterwards, always rinse you mouth with an anti-bacterial mouth-wash, this will help to keep the tongue fresh and healthy. A pink tongue is a healthy tongue and looking after it in this way will only increase the levels of hygiene in your mouth.