So how do fancy giving your teeth a makeover? Because you could not choose a better time to do it because most of the dentists in the city of Leeds have all that you need to put that glow back into your smile. First stop is to get your teeth straight, now that doesn’t necessarily mean lengthy treatments with a gasworks load of metal in the mouth, aligners are very discreet and exceedingly fast these days, some work in as little as 6 weeks. Once that it is done, you can opt for your makeover. Teeth-whitening is ‘in’ right now and there are remarkably cheap and easy, toothpastes, bleaching sticks DIY kits and laser treatments around to choose from. This depends however, that your teeth are in pretty good nick in the first place and this will be reflected in how you have looked after your teeth through the oral hygiene you practice and in the foods you eat. But over time your teeth may suffer from cracking, discoloration and receding gums, which means you will have to look beyond whitening Dental bonding is the perfect ‘touch up’ for your teeth, tackling those niggling little things in the mouth and treatments are quick, painless and affective. But if you want a Rolls-Royce, why settle for a Bentley? Porcelain veneers and veneers are simply glued over the teeth, restoring the length whilst covering up signs of receding gums, cracks and gaps and leave the mouth looking brand new.
Posts Tagged ‘dental bonding’
Getting better teeth in the City of Leeds
Monday, June 27th, 2011Central Leeds dentist creates stunning smile with cosmetic dentistry procedures
Monday, May 17th, 2010
Over the last twenty years or so the common idea of dentistry has undergone a radical shift. A visit to the dentist’s in the past was either for a check up or to have some work done to repair or protect your teeth. This purely functional role of the dentist has begun to change as new technologies have been developed that have allowed dentist to make actual improvements to the condition and appearance of the teeth. Treatments such as whitening and dental bonding have given rise to the new cosmetic dentistry.
Cosmetic dentistry is treatment that solely aims to improve the way the teeth look without any real functional benefit. Although some dental treatments such as orthodontic braces have always had some aesthetic benefits, the main goal of treatment is usually to improve bite or profile. Cosmetic dental treatments such as porcelain veneers and teeth whitening are primarily to improve the smile and the way the patient feels about his or her self.
Cosmetic dentistry has its detractors who say that it is little more than an exercise in vanity, but this appears to be missing the point. Being unhappy with the way you look, especially your smile can have very detrimental affects on the self-confidence and self-esteem that can cause real and long-lasting emotional problems. Cosmetic dentistry has developed procedures that can reverse this emotional turmoil in as little as one afternoon. After all, if it’s ok to have a new haircut or buy a new dress to make yourself feel better, why is the same not true for your teeth.
If you are suffering from low self-confidence due to bad teeth, make an appointment to see your Central Leeds dentist to see what they could do for you. There are many treatments available, capable of producing stunning results to give you the smile you always wanted.
Improve the appearance of your teeth with help from City of Leeds dentist
Friday, February 26th, 2010
It is never too late to improve the appearance of your teeth and this doesn’t necessarily mean shelling out thousands of pounds for expensive cosmetic dentistry. There are many things you can do at home or small dental procedures that can make your teeth look cleaner and healthier.
Starting obviously, cleaner teeth look healthier than dirtier ones, so making improvements in your dental hygiene routine can improve the appearance of your teeth. Brushing for three minutes at least twice a day and flossing can help to keep teeth free from plaque and tartar and also prevent staining. Avoiding sugary foods and substances that can stain teeth will also make a significant difference.
Beyond keeping your teeth clean with the appropriate apparatus and watching what you eat and drink there are a series of small dental procedures that won’t break the bank but will make a big difference. Whitening treatments are available to people of all budgets at City of Leeds dentists, which are capable of whitening teeth by up to ten shades. Other treatments include dental bonding which can be used to repair small damage in teeth such as chips and cracks, used as a filling material and also used to cover areas of discolouration. Dental bonding is made of composite resin that is mixed to the exact colour of the teeth before application. Even small amounts of bonding can make a big difference to the look of a patient’s teeth.
Of course there are many other small dental treatments and large ones that can radically improve a person’s smile but even by making small changes you can improve the appearance of you teeth but remember, always discuss your options with a dentist first.
Experience the advantages of preventative dentistry at City of Leeds dentist
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
The health of our teeth and gums is one aspect of the body we can almost fully control. The practice of actively seeking to avoid the problems of gum disease and tooth decay is commonly known as preventative dentistry. This involves your dentist working with you and the dental hygienist to develop a plan of treatment to best help you avoid these conditions.
This will usually take the form of assessing your case history and developing a plan to avoid the recurrence of any prior dental problems. The dentist or hygienist will then fully scale and polish your teeth to remove any tartar or stains that can damage the teeth. The hygienist or dentist will then usually discuss your dietary and lifestyle habits and assess what changes need to be made to keep your teeth as healthy as possible. They will also suggest which dental hygiene products are most suitable for your teeth.
Any repair work such as dental bonding of chips and cracks and fillings will also be carried out or checked if from prior treatment. The aim of this is to get your teeth in the best possible condition before it is down to you to implement improved standards of oral hygiene to keep them that way. Dentists will be able to monitor your progress with regular check ups but there is a degree of discipline needed on the patient’s behalf for preventative dentistry to be fully effective.
Preventative dentistry is particularly effective at preventing gum disease, one of the most common dental concerns amongst adults in the UK. Make an appointment with a City of Leeds dentist to discuss the possibility of developing a preventative dentistry plan.
Dental crown from Leeds dentist fitted in record time
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
In the past, patients and dentists have been slightly reluctant to use dental crowns unless absolutely necessary. This is because the old laboratory made crowns could often be bulky and require significant enamel removal to allow them to fit naturally over the top of the tooth. Removing otherwise healthy enamel is never ideal so dentists would often opt to use other treatments such as fillings and dental bonding.
Crowns are generally required when teeth are damaged or have been subject to a dental procedure and need strengthening. A crown itself is a tooth-shaped piece of porcelain (although crowns can be made form other materials, including gold) which covers all parts of the existing damaged tooth above the gum line. This helps to protect the teeth from exposure to further damage.
Crown technology has improved significantly in the last twenty years and it is now even possible to use computer technology to produce stronger, thinner crowns in a fraction of the time. Using the latest computer aided digital imaging, dentists can design crowns to incredibly accurate levels on the computer before manufacturing them almost instantly with a computer-guided milling machine. As the crowns are made from single pieces of porcelain they are much stronger so they can afford to be thinner. That means less, if any enamel needs to be removed prior to fixing.
This new technology available at Leeds dentists has completely changed the relationship patients and dentists have with crowns, which are now easier and more efficient to use than many other treatments.
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.
Cracked tooth repaired with porcelain crown from Leeds dentist
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
When a tooth is chipped, cracked or broken, either by sporting injury or some other kind of head trauma, it can be very painful. But the pain may last longer than just the original injury and may require extensive dental treatment to prevent further damage to the tooth. The dentist will first try to fix the tooth using composite dental bonding. If the damage is too severe to fix with resin the tooth may need a crown to protect it and restore its structural integrity.
A crown is a porcelain replica of the tooth that is placed over the original to protect it from further damage while giving the appearance of a real tooth. They are not only used to repair broken teeth but can be used to preserve the functionality of a tooth after a filling or root canal treatment.
Crowns can be made form various materials (some more ostentatious patients may opt for a gold or silver crown) but the material of choice for dentists and the one that gives it the most realistic appearance is porcelain. With the advancement of technology in the last twenty years, the manufacturing of porcelain crowns has become significantly easier. Dentists are now able to use the latest in 3D imaging and digital x-rays to construct a three dimensional image of the patient’s teeth on the computer. Using this image they can design an incredibly accurate porcelain crown. It is then possible to use computer-aided technology to manufacture a crown from a single piece of porcelain in as little as six minutes. This represents an incredible leap from the old technology where a crown needed to be hand sculpted in laboratory conditions, which could take weeks.
Crowns are now also designed to be far more realistic, even possessing the translucent quality of enamel. Some preparation is needed before a crown can be fitted which usually involves removing some of the enamel of the tooth so that the crown can fit over it without appearing too big. If you have a broken tooth or an existing crown that needs replacing, visit a Leeds dentist and ask about the latest realistic and durable porcelain crowns.
Achieve the perfect smile with a smile makeover from a Leeds dentist
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Smiling is one of the most important communication methods we have. More important than any other physical or verbal gesture in making others feel comfortable and welcome. It is also fundamental in forming romantic, platonic and professional relationships. For people who are ashamed of their teeth smiling can be repressed for fear of being embarrassed. Everyone dreams of having the perfect beaming smile with straight white teeth and for those who fall short of this ideal it can be a source of great anxiety.
There are options for those who want to regain the self-confidence that comes from having a winning smile. By having a variety of cosmetic procedures performed simultaneously, patients are increasingly opting for what has become known as a ‘smile makeover’. After all, if you can makeover a house or a wardrobe why can’t you do it with a smile that goes everywhere with you.
If you decide to have a smile makeover you can discuss your ideas with a Leeds dentist. Together you will be able to draw up a smile blueprint and the dentist can inform you which procedures will be required to achieve the desired effect. This is likely to include dental bonding, veneers and whitening amongst other procedures. Some processes may not be suitable for some patients but with the advancements made in dental technology there is very little a cosmetic dentist will not be able to achieve with your teeth. Some smile makeovers will also be able to favourably enhance your profile, especially if it involves replacing missing teeth.
Using the very latest in 3D imaging the dentist will be able to show you a projection of your existing teeth and what changes need to be made. Any dental flaws such as cracked teeth or cavities will be fixed or crowned and discolouration bleached and whitened. There really is little to stand in the way of you and your perfect smile.
Dental crown from Leeds dentist is perfect replacement for cracked tooth
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Some of the most common dental injuries occur when patients crack or break a tooth. This often happens while undertaking physical activity or can be the result of a head trauma, such as a car crash. Apart from being painful, these types of dental injury can also need complex cosmetic dental procedures to fix them. With cracks and breaks, dental bonding and fillings are sometimes insufficient, especially if the injury is quite severe, and in these instances a dental crown is the only option to save the tooth.
Dental crowns, or caps as they are sometimes known, can also be used to repair extensive damage to teeth caused by tooth decay. If the tooth has decayed to the point that it cannot support a filling, then it will need to crowned to protect it from further damage and ultimately tooth loss. Crowns are also used after root canal procedures when they are cemented in place to prevent any further infection and to restore the appearance of a natural tooth.
Before resorting to a crown, the dentist will always explore all the other possible avenues. This is because to apply a crown, a dentist will need to grind down the existing tooth to make it small enough to receive a crown and the adhesive cement. Once the tooth has been ground, it cannot repair itself and a crown must be worn there for life. Dentists use crowns when there is no other alternative and the integrity of the tooth has been damaged so badly as to leave no other option.
Various materials are used in the manufacture of crowns. They are usually made from porcelain, a form of ceramic, or alternatively a porcelain-metal alloy. These give the most realistic appearance and can be made from porcelain selected specifically to match the existing teeth of the patient. However, for the more extroverted, there is the option to have a crown made of gold or silver.
When fitting a crown, a dentist will first take a mould and x-ray of the patient’s teeth. Then using the very latest in 3D computer technology, they can produce an image of the teeth on a computer. This allows the manufacturing process to be incredibly accurate and means the crown can be designed to fit perfectly over the damaged tooth. If looked after correctly, with appropriate brushing and flossing, a crown can last between ten and fifteen years. Visit a Leeds dentist if you have a damaged or decayed tooth and would like to restore its natural appearance.
Cracked tooth repaired with low cost dental bonding from Leeds dentist
Monday, September 28th, 2009
Sometimes in dentistry it is the most basic and routine procedures that can make all the difference. It doesn’t have to be a painful root canal treatment, or extensive dental implant surgery to restore the appearance of healthy teeth. Sometimes just small adjustments or repairs are all that is needed to produce a healthy looking smile. Dental bonding is one such procedure. By using small amounts of this tooth-coloured resin, a dentist can repair a cracked or chipped tooth, can fill uneven gaps between teeth and even create a barrier to more sensitive areas of the teeth.
Dental bonding also has the advantage of being very cheap compared to some of the more intrusive procedures. Because dental bonding does not need to be manufactured in laboratory conditions, it is greatly reduced in cost and also means dental bonding can be carried out in one visit to the dentist. This is unless there are large areas that need to be bonded, in which case the bonding will need to set before a new layer is added. Dental bonding is usually a painless procedure unless it is being used to protect exposed or sensitive areas.
The main alternatives to dental bonding are dental crowns. Crowns are computer manufactured, ceramic caps that fit over the top of existing teeth. They are very strong but do require existing teeth to be ground down before they can be cemented. Crowns are therefore only used when the integrity of the teeth has been damaged beyond repair. When a tooth is still intact and relatively strong, a dentist will prefer to use bonding to make the repairs.
Dental bonding resin can be mixed to most closely resemble the natural colour of the patient’s teeth to provide the most satisfactory cosmetic results. It is molded to the desired shape by the dentist and then set hard by the intense heat of a laser. This whole process should take no longer than an hour and is a strong and painless way to restore the strength and appearance of your teeth.
Dental bonding is a very versatile material that can be used to carry out all sorts of repairs, both structural and cosmetic. A Leeds dentist may be able to make some small, low price adjustments to your teeth with dental bonding to give your smile that extra edge.