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Experience the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry at Central Leeds dentist

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Unlike conventional dentistry, cosmetic dentistry is focused solely on improving the appearance of the teeth. There are many dental problems that can affect the way the teeth look including worn enamel, discolouration and unevenly spaced teeth. The aim of cosmetic dentistry is to make the teeth look as healthy and even as possible by using a variety of different treatments.

The first step in cosmetic dentistry treatment is to make an appointment with a Central Leeds dentist to discuss your options and draw up a cosmetic dentistry plan. This will outline exactly what procedures need to be carried out for the maximum effect on your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry may also involve treatment from a dental hygienist to make sure the teeth are as clean as possible before treatment. More comprehensive cosmetic dentistry involving several procedures carried out simultaneously is often called a smile makeover.

Common treatments that are used in cosmetic dentistry include teeth whitening and dental bonding. The aim of teeth whitening is to use a gel containing the active ingredient hydrogen peroxide to stain enamel to a more natural and healthy white colour. Dental bonding can be used to achieve similar effects as it can be applied to cover areas of staining, as well as for repairing small cracks, chips and as filling material.

In recent years, the array of treatments and the results achievable have grown significantly. There are now very few dental problems that cannot be improved dramatically in some way. With the introduction of new appliances such as dental lasers and new technology, cosmetic dentistry is also now a lot less uncomfortable than it has ever been before.

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Brand new smile with cosmetic dentistry from Central Leeds dentist

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Cosmetic dentistry is the process of carrying out small procedures with the aim of improving the overall aesthetic appearance of your smile, teeth and mouth. It can involve single procedures or be part of a wider plan to transform the teeth called a smile makeover. A beautiful and healthy looking smile can have enormous benefits for a person in terms of self confidence and esteem and can have positive effects on all their relationships.

There are many problems patients can have to create problems that reduce the appearance of their smile. Some of the most common issues are chipped or broken teeth, unevenly spaced or overcrowded teeth or discoloured and worn teeth. For all these problems and many other others, recent advances in dental technology has created treatments for all of them.

Patients with chipped, cracked or broken teeth can have repairs carried out to restore their smile in only one appointment using the versatile and inexpensive dental bonding. Dental bonding is a tooth-coloured resin that can be used to fill cavities and cracks or built up to restore the appearance of a chipped tooth. It is sculpted by the dentist to the desired shape and size, before being set hard with the heat of a dental laser and polished to closely resemble enamel. Bonding can also be thinly applied to cover discolouration and teeth worn down over the years by enamel erosion.

Worn or discoloured teeth can also be treated using the very latest in ceramic dental veneers and crowns. Veneers are tooth shaped and coloured caps that sit over the top of existing teeth. They are incredibly thin and lifelike and a whole dental arc of veneers can create the impression of completely new teeth. Using the latest in computer-aided design and manufacture, veneers can be made and installed in only one visit.

There are many other cosmetic dentistry procedures such as gum contouring, dental implants and braces that can all be used to enhance the cosmetic appearance of your teeth. There really is no problem too big or too small to be treated with cosmetic dentistry. If you are considering having your smile improved, make an appointment with a Central Leeds dentist to discuss which of the cosmetic procedures would be most suitable for your teeth. The dentist will also be able to give you a clear idea of how much the procedures may cost.

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Ultra thin porcelain veneers from Leeds dentist restore smile in afternoon

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Porcelain veneers are used for a variety of reasons in cosmetic dentistry. Most commonly they can be used to restore the structural and aesthetic integrity of a tooth that is chipped, cracked or broken. In most instances, the dentist will attempt to repair a damaged tooth with dental bonding but if the damage sustained is so severe as to pose a risk of further injury or possibly tooth loss, it will need to be protected by a veneer. Porcelain veneers are now also commonly used to improve the aesthetic appearance of badly worn, discoloured or unevenly spaced teeth.

Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells that are manufactured to fit over existing teeth. With recent advances in technology, they can now be produced with the aid of the very latest 3D imaging and digital x-rays. Dentists can use a digital three-dimensional image to produce a veneer that is accurate to microscopic degrees of accuracy. The same computer technology can be used in the manufacturing process meaning that veneers can be produced to similar levels of accuracy. Veneers are becoming increasingly lifelike and can be produced with a translucent quality that closely resembles tooth enamel.

Also, as today’s porcelain veneers become thinner, it reduces the amount of preparation work required to the patient’s tooth. This previously involved chipping away some of the enamel to accommodate bonding cement and a veneer so it did not appear too big. Modern veneers can fit over teeth with minimal preparation and can even fit over existing dental work.

Porcelain veneers are very versatile and useful tools in cosmetic dentistry. They can be used to repair and save damaged teeth and when used for more cosmetic purposes can radically improve the appearance of a patient’s teeth in only one afternoon. As the technology continues to improve, veneers increasingly become the option of choice for dentists and patients. Ask a Leeds dentist about how porcelain veneers could improve the appearance of your teeth.

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Improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry from Central Leeds dentist

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Having good teeth can create a very attractive and healthy appearance. Believe it or not, but the teeth are one of the first things we notice about people when we first meet them. Having healthy, straight and white teeth can give the impression of confidence and make you yourself confident about your appearance. For those of us not blessed with naturally straight, white beautiful teeth (and there really are only a lucky few), thanks to dental technology there are now a multitude of cosmetic dental procedures that can improve the appearance of our teeth.

One of the most obvious factors that can affect the appearance of teeth is their colour. The enamel that coats the surface of the teeth is easily stained by a variety of different food and drinks that we ingest, with red wine, tobacco and coffee being particularly big offenders in this respect. However, even the most abstemious of people can also suffer from discoloured teeth. It is a fact of life that when we get older, just as our hair loses its colour, so do our teeth. But there are now a variety of whitening treatments offered by dentists that can halt and even reverse the discolouration procedure.

For patients who have missing teeth, either from head trauma or dental decay, there are a number of artificial dental substitutes that can be used to restore their natural appearance. There are temporary and removable replacements in the form of dentures, or partial dentures, which are usually only used when two or more teeth are missing. For single missing teeth patients can choose between a dental bridge or a more permanent dental implant. Whatever the choice, dental technology has advanced to the point that any substitute will be lifelike and very durable, and will as close as possible match the colour of the existing teeth.

Chipped, cracked or broken teeth can be easily repaired using composite dental bonding. This is a tooth-coloured resin that can be sculpted to the desired shape and size before being set hard using the intense heat of a laser. Dental bonding is a cheap and versatile material, which, because of its low cost, is very popular with patients.

Cosmetic dentistry is continually progressing with procedures constantly improving in quality and efficiency. Whatever the problem there is really no dental situation that cannot be improved by the latest in cosmetic dentistry. Central Leeds dentists will be able to talk you through the vast array of cosmetic dental procedures available and suggest which may be most effective for your teeth.

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Dental implants to replace missing teeth

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

We have recently treated a patient who lost front teeth in a road traffic accident. Over a period of time we replaced her lost teeth with dental implants. Dental implants are a long lasting solution for missing teeth anywhere in the mouth. This patient was so happy with the result that she even filled another gap at the back of her mouth with a dental implant. If you are interested in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry then contact our friendly team for a FREE consultation. We have treated many patients in and about Leeds in areas such as Chapel Allerton, Moortown, Shadwell, Headingley, Adel and Leeds city centre.

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