It’s not often that something comes along for dentists in the city of Leeds that not only gives them a certain amount of chic, cool and kudos, but is spot on for the customers too. Stand up CEREC and take a bow! We live in an extremely ‘want it now’ society and this treatment delivers it ‘now’. When it comes to hiding the age of your teeth (and you with it!), more and more of us, are turning to cosmetic dentistry to save our bacon and turn back the years. Veneers have always been a popular choice as they cover everything up, from gaps and receding gums, to discoloured, worn and cracked teeth. They have also spawned a range of hybrids such as Lumineers- all designed to do the same job. Crowns and bridges also get your mouth in to shape beautifully. Thing is, it normally took about 4 weeks to complete all of these treatments because the parts had to be sent off for from some lab miles away. Not anymore! With CEREC, these parts can be made whilst the dentist is getting you ready for your fitting. You go in, have a couple digital photo’s taken that are fed into a machine, that then manufactures your parts on the spot. 2 hours later, you hit the streets smiling like a film legend. Perfect if you have a pressing engagement scheduled for that day. Best of all, any problems with the fitting can be rectified on the spot and it costs as much as the as the old 4 week long treatments.
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Fixing Your Teeth Fast with CEREC in the City of Leeds
Sunday, May 8th, 2011City of Leeds dentists offer incredible smile makeover packages
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
Dentists are not only there to help keep your teeth clean and free from disease, they can also help with the way your smile looks. And having a smile you can be proud of is very important in the modern, image conscious world. Think about how easy it is to relax people when you smile and how you can make friends with ease by looking happy. Having the perfect smile will also make those wedding or holiday photos look better too.
There are a number of things your dentist can do in this area and you might want to combine them into a smile makeover package. If you have crooked or misaligned teeth then you might want to consider wearing a brace to correct the problem. Modern braces are often see through and far more comfortable than they used to be.
Broken, chipped or cracked teeth can be covered with light, hard wearing porcelain crowns which, thanks to incredible CEREC techniques can be made, ready to fit in just over five minutes, without the need for x-rays or dental putty. If you have unsightly metal fillings then your dentist will be able to replace them with new, white fillings which will improve the look of your mouth no end.
If your teeth are dull or stained then you might consider having some sort of teeth whitening treatment. Modern methods of teeth whitening can produce some amazing results, restoring your teeth to the whitest possible shade in some cases.
Make an appointment to see your City of Leeds dentist for a consultation and he or she will be able to advise you about which areas of your mouth might benefit from treatment and come up with a smile makeover package for you to consider.
Dentist from Leeds Perfects the Art of Cosmetic Bonding
Friday, August 13th, 2010
A Leeds dental practice has been offering world class cosmetic bonding treatments to its customers and this has done much to bring smiles back to the faces of many people. Teeth, as strong as they are, are very easily damaged. Some people have chips and cracks on their teeth which are very noticeable and are quite unattractive. A person can also have a tooth that is noticeably darker than the others, perhaps because it got damaged due to some reason. Previously, there was nothing one could do about this but live with it. In addition to being unattractive, teeth that are chipped can get decayed easily.
Dentists these days use a treatment called cosmetic bonding in order to fix this problem. They use a small amount of sealant to repair the damage to the teeth. The colourless resin which comprises the sealant can be very easily moulded on to the existing tooth and the entire thing set in place with a laser. The same resin can be mixed with a small amount of colour in order to make it match the exact colour of the patient’s other teeth. This is a very simple way to disguise a discoloured tooth.
If your smile is affected by a chipped or discoloured tooth, then you should only go to a dentist who specializes in cosmetic dentistry. Since it is a question of your appearance, you need to have your problem sorted out by an expert in this particular technique and not by a regular dentist.
Leeds Dentist Uses Cosmetic Bonding to Spread Cheer
Monday, July 26th, 2010
A Leeds Dental practice has been making waves with its skilful use of cosmetic bonding to improve people’s smiles. People who want to get work done on their teeth so that they will look better can opt for cosmetic bonding. This is a process that uses small quantities of sealant to repair any minor damages to teeth. Teeth may have chips and cracks in them that call attention to themselves and take away from the beauty of a smile. Cosmetic bonding is the easiest way to repair this.
The sealant used in cosmetic bonding is a colourless resin and it can be moulded to the required shape by a skilful and experienced dentist. The dentist first cleans the tooth and etches lines on it to enable the resin to hold on to the tooth better. Once the tooth is given the shape that improves the smile, the resin is set in place with a laser.
Cosmetic bonding is also the best way to change the appearance of a tooth that has a bad colour. The resin can be mixed to get a colour that is an exact match to the patient’s other teeth.
There are many dentists who can offer cosmetic bonding treatments, but it would be better to go to a dental practice that specializes in this treatment. A practice in Leeds has been dedicating itself to cosmetic bonding treatments as well as to other high tech dental procedures that give patients a better result with the least possible discomfort.
What exactly is a Lumineer? A City of Leeds dentist explains
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
A Lumineer is a veneer by any other name, but a veneer with a modern twist to it, says a City of Leeds dentist. They come so thin that the usual work needed to prepare a tooth for a veneer, isn’t necessary. The problem with veneers is that they simply replace the enamel remove that is taken off a tooth to allow an adhesion. That can cause problems later on when you want to replace the veneer with new technology; you see a veneer is not reversible. The thing with very thin veneers is that they don`t last long as they are so thin, they simply wear away as all things do. The thickness of a veneer is necessary because of the problem it is solving, that could be anything from a cracked, chipped, misaligned or discoloured tooth and it also needs to last a long time. With a Lumineer the thickness problem is solved by the new formula used to make the veneer, this allows it to be ultra thin and therefore more flexible. With no preparation as such needed, and with longevity of some 20 years, they are the perfect choice for any patient. They can also be lifted off at any time to do other work on the tooth, and then simply replaced. There are no after affects either as the usual planning of the enamel is not done, the veneer is simply cemented in place in minutes. This means that the cost is also down as not so much work is involved, all in all a good alternative to conventional veneers.
Prevent sporting dental injury with mouth guard from City of Leeds dentist
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
If you have ever suffered from a knocked out, chipped or cracked tooth you will know exactly how painful it can be. Not only is the pain immediate, but it may require months or even years of painful and costly dental surgery to repair the damage. Knocked out teeth cannot always be replaced and you may require a dental implant or bridge to artificially replace it. Chipped and cracked teeth can usually be repaired with dental bonding, but if the structural damage is too severe, it may require a crown or a veneer to prevent any further damage. All of these artificial dental substitutes will require replacing at various intervals throughout your life.
Nearly half of all dental injuries are caused when playing sport or doing some kind of physical activity and nearly all of these could be avoided with appropriate dental protection. This would usually involve wearing a mouth guard specially prepared for your teeth by a dentist. Although it possible to buy mouth guards from sporting good shops, these are often generically designed and do not provide adequate protection for your teeth. An ill-fitting mouth guard is only marginally better than not having one at all. The real protection comes form the well placed padding and protection offered by a tight-fitting guard.
Wearing a mouth guard may not be the most comfortable thing in the world and let’s face it, it really doesn’t look that cool either, but it does look a lot cooler than having missing teeth and having to wear a partial denture when you’re only in your twenties. It also makes much better financial sense to shell out a few pounds to have mouth guard properly fitted by a dentist than to have to pay thousands for a dental implant or porcelain crown.
This is a case where prevention is certainly much better than cure. Ask a City of Leeds dentist about having a mouth guard fitted and it might be the best money and half an hour of your life that you’ll ever spend.
Crowns for broken teeth
Monday, July 6th, 2009There is no question that broken teeth can be painful as well as unsightly. Unfortunately, if you do not get them repaired right away, the tooth may crack even further, as well as get infected. Today, your Leeds dentist can repair cracked teeth, as well as ensure that you will be able to chew with it for the rest of your life. Your dentist may elect to remove the fractured portion, and file down the rest of the tooth. From there, you will need to get a crown installed. Even though a crown is not as durable as your natural tooth, you will still be able to chew with a minimal amount of difficulty.
Here at City dental we provide many different crowns ranging from hard wearing gold crowns to highly aesthetic all porcelain crowns. If you are interested in crowns for your teeth please contact the surgery for a FREE CONSULTATION.