Posts Tagged ‘damaged teeth’

Leeds dentists create stunning smiles with porcelain veneers

Monday, November 29th, 2010

In today’s image-conscious world, it is very damaging to your self-esteem to feel ashamed of your personal appearance. This is especially so when you have issues with your teeth as you may not want to show your smile and have difficulties eating, drinking or even talking.

Even two decades ago the methods available to correct uneven, damaged or stained teeth were limited but thanks to advances in cosmetic dentistry there are a number of options for restoring imperfect teeth. Porcelain veneers represents one of these advances and can give you the opportunity to smile again with confidence having had incredibly natural-looking improvements made to your teeth.

In just one afternoon a set of porcelain veneers can be designed to fit over your teeth and dramatically alter your smile for the better. The minimum of work is required with fitting these veneers as they can be as thin as a contact lens. CEREC technology available from Leeds dentists allows porcelain veneers, ready to be installed, to be constructed in as little as six minutes. Using digital imaging and the latest computer techniques, this method means you will hardly have to wait at all.

Having thoroughly cleaned the area, your dentist will apply an etching agent to afford the dental bonding more grip. Then the veneers can be attached, offering stunning results that are similar in appearance to tooth enamel, even down to translucence, texture and colour. There is no need to be ashamed of your uneven, stained or damaged teeth any longer with incredible porcelain veneers. Feel the benefits of increased self-confidence and greater ease talking, eating and drinking. The first step is asking your Leeds dentist about porcelain veneers today.

Porcelain crowns from Leeds dentists produce stunning results

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Having damaged or broken teeth can put you off smiling out of embarrassment. As smiling is an important social tool which puts others at ease, it is important to deal with any cracked teeth in a way that leaves you confident of satisfactory results.

Crowns can be installed by your Leeds dentist to strengthen your broken down tooth and enable it to function properly when you eat, drink and talk. If your tooth has decayed or been so damaged that there is an insufficient amount remaining to rebuild from, a crown will be your best option. Crowns can also be used as protection for any large cavities. The aesthetic appeal of crowns can be used if your teeth have become dull or stained but it is worth noting that in these circumstances you might have to have a proportion of your tooth drilled away in order to fit the crown and a less invasive procedure may be preferable.

Porcelain crowns represent an improvement on the traditional use of metal. In time, metal crowns can begin to produce a dark line against the gum which is hardly aesthetically pleasing. The new porcelain varieties are far more discreet and will match your existing teeth so that few people would even notice.

Your dentist will need to prepare the area to remove debris and then, if necessary, file down the tooth under local anaesthetic. This is to ensure that the crown can fit on perfectly. An impression is taken in dental putty then sent to a laboratory where the crown will be constructed from durable, lightweight porcelain. In the meantime you will wear a temporary crown which will be removed and replaced with the permanent, porcelain replacement after a fortnight or so and fixed with dental cement.

Ask your Leeds dentist today about the amazing results that porcelain crowns can offer and look forward to a perfect smile.

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.