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Did You Know We Can Fill Gaps in your Teeth?

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

shutterstock_423542674Have you got missing teeth or have you recently lost a tooth? We understand that losing a tooth can be distressing, and we have a range of treatments ready and waiting to restore your smile and your confidence. Here are our incredible tooth replacement options:

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are commonly used to replace individual missing teeth, but they can also be used to restore the smile when multiple teeth have been lost. The most common type of bridge is a traditional fixed bridge, which comprises a false tooth, which is fused to a crown on either side. The bridge is custom-designed to fit the gap perfectly, and you can choose from materials, including porcelain, for an incredibly natural aesthetic. We can fit bridges in just two appointments, which are usually held around 2 weeks apart. Bridges are more affordable than implants, but they don’t last as long. Having said that, if you care for your bridge well, you should find that it lasts around 10-15 years.

Dentures

Dentures are a tried and tested tooth replacement method. They enable you to carry out all the functions you take for granted when you have a set of healthy natural teeth, and they come in partial and full sets. Dentures are bespoke, as every patient is individual, and modern versions are very natural looking and comfortable. Dentures are not a permanent solution, but they can be made quickly, and they enable you to eat, smile and talk with confidence.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are the newest kid on the block when it comes to tooth replacement methods. Implants are usually made from titanium, and they replace the root section of your natural tooth. The implant integrates into the jaw bone in the same way as the root, enabling it to offer the same level of stability and anchorage. Once the implant has settled, it can then be attached to a denture, a bridge or a crown. As it is compatible with a diverse range of restorations, the implant is the most versatile option and it can benefit patients with any number of missing teeth.

To find out more and compare treatment options, call us today and book a consultation.

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Great Dental Bridges come to Leeds

Sunday, September 8th, 2013

758140_blogYou know, if you lose a tooth or two, it isn’t the end of the world in Leeds and there are some excellent ways to plug up the gaps, one of which is to get a dental bridge put in. There are health and aesthetic reasons attached to getting a hole sealed up and this option is as good as any. There are many variations to bridges so you will have to trust your dentist to choose the right one to suit you. Some involve wires and resin, but these have been rather superseded since the mini-implant has come along: combined with the bridge, it has made the fitting very secure indeed. With any bridge that you have done, there is always going to be an issue with cleaning because you have to go the extra mile in order to clean under and around it- but it won’t take long to get the hang of and if you look after your bridge, it will last you a good 15 years or so, plus you will look great once it is in place and it will also promote the health of your mouth and stop other complications from arising.

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Bridging over the problem in Central Leeds

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

As technology has improved in dentistry, so have the treatments that are on offer to keep you smiling and this is especially important when it comes to tooth loss in central Leeds, and the dental bridge has been on hand solving the problem for decades- a good sign really, for it proves that it works. However, the dental bridge has also become better thanks to the mini dental implant and the combination of the two has seen a great advancement in bridgework. Some bridges used to use wire and resins to secure them in the mouth, but the implant has rather changed all of that and by having one placed into the jaw can secure a long bridge in the middle, or anchor it at the end. Bridges can be colour coded to match the rest of your teeth and once you have got the hang of cleaning them and have been scared into looking after your mouth better in the future, a bridge can last for a good 20 years. They are strong and reasonably priced, plus, they are a great way to overcome tooth loss, keep your mouth healthy and put that smile back on your face again.

 

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Solving the problem of tooth loss: Dental Bridges in Central Leeds

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

There are several ways you can solve the problem of tooth loss in central Leeds and you need to as well to maintain your oral health. Losing a tooth can leave you vulnerable to infection; your other teeth could start to move and this could begin to affect the occlusion or bite and put unnecessary stress on your jaw joints. On top of this, your smile will be affected as well. Dental bridges have been around for years now and offer one of the most secure ways to overcome tooth loss. They have however evolved quite considerably over the years and the main reason for this has been the introduction of the mini dental implant into the mix. Some bridges used to be bonded to surrounding teeth with wires and resin, though these have rather taken a back seat as the implant has started to be used. The more prestigious bridge is used to replace a tooth that has been lost among a line of teeth; it is a new tooth bonded between two crowns. Then the crowns are cemented onto the two prepared teeth that sit either side of the gap. This can also be used to replace several teeth but it will require anchoring in the middle with an implant. This style of bridge can be used in different incarnations depending on where the tooth/teeth have gone missing, but it always has the implant to fall back on for strength making it one of the most durable answers to tooth loss that you can buy.

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How Central Leeds adopted the Dental Bridge

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

Tooth loss can come as one hell of a shock, however it has happened, but it is a time to be strong too so that you can focus on getting your loss replaced as quickly as possible. Aside from the way the loss may affect your smile, you need to consider your oral health too. A gap will mean that the teeth around it may have the tendency to move and it is the easiest time for infection to set in. Getting the hole plugged up is essential and one of the best options around in centralLeedsis the dental bridge. This technology has moved forward over the past decade with the introduction of the mini-implant into the mix. The most popular bridge around is one where the new tooth sits between two crowns that are glued onto the teeth either side of the hole. This can stretch to a gap of up to three teeth and it is anchored in the middle with the implant. Similarly, tooth lost at the rear of the mouth also uses an implant as the anchor post and the bridge comes from that and is glued onto the first tooth it comes across. Bridges because of the implant have become stronger and can give you a good 20 years of service. All you have to do is get the hang of cleaning them as it can be a little hard at first.

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Building a Bridge in Central Leeds

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

Tooth loss, for whatever reason, could strike terror into it victims and the alternatives were pretty grim. But thanks to technology and the great work done by the ‘lab boys’, replacing teeth has become a delightful art-form and there is no better than the dental bridge. They are cheap by comparison to other methods, durable and if you care for them, can give you decades of service. If you have lost a tooth at the back of the mouth, you can have the new crown bonded to the adjacent tooth with wires and resin- cantilever style. The more familiar bridge is the one that replaces a tooth/teeth lost among a line of teeth left. The replacement crown/crowns are attached to two half crowns that are cemented onto the teeth either side of the gap. The use of a mini-implant can also help anchor the bridge better in the middle, extending the bridge’s shelf life in your mouth. A procedure like this doesn’t hang around for years if it doesn’t work and though you have to stay on top of cleaning them, dental bridges are one of the better methods to replace your teeth and get you smiling again in centralLeeds.

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Leeds dentist can answer your questions about dental implants

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

What are dental implants?
Dental implants are small titanium screws that are anchored directly into the jawbone to act as a base for an artificial tooth. There is also a smaller variety called a mini-implant that is used in groups of five to act as a secure base for dentures.

Why might I need dental implants?
If you have suffered a lost tooth either due to decay or disease or simply as the result of a dental trauma or accident, a dental implant could help to restore the natural appearance of your teeth and prevent a whole series of other dental complications. Missing teeth can be responsible for many further problems such as rotated teeth and bite issues, as well as acting as a breeding ground for bacteria, which could cause further tooth loss. Dental implants could also help to restore the structure and appearance of facial tissue that may have been lost due to missing teeth. You can also have mini-implants to help alleviate the anxiety of loose dentures.

What does the procedure involve?
The Leeds dentist will drill down into the jawbone, providing it is in a healthy enough condition to support the implant. The implant will then be screwed directly into the bone tissue. It will then need to be left for several weeks to fuse with the bone and surrounding tissue. The whole process will take place under anaesthetic and should involve little more than a mild discomfort.

What advantages do dental implants have over other dental replacements?
The dental implant is the only artificial substitute that replaces the whole of the tooth from top to bottom. The implant itself acts as the tooth root and then a post and artificial tooth are attached to it; this gives a very sturdy and natural feel to a dental implant. They also last a whole lifetime if properly fitted without the need to be replaced at any point. This can be an issue with other structures such as dental bridges and partial dentures.

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Dental implant from City of Leeds dentist looks and feels like real tooth

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

One of the main problems patients have experienced with dental replacements over the years is that they never quite look or feel like real teeth. Dental bridges and partial dentures serve a purpose in restoring to some degree the appearance of missing teeth and enable the patient to eat slightly easier, whilst protecting the position of the remaining teeth. But they never quite feel natural. This is mostly because they only replace the part of the tooth visible above the gum. A real tooth has a root that is anchored deep into the bone and gum tissue of the face. This is what makes a tooth sturdy and gives it its strength.

One dental replacement however, replaces the whole tooth including the root and offers an incredibly lifelike replacement. Dental implants are small metal screws, usually titanium, which are anchored into the jawbone itself to act as a base. The surgery is quite straight forward and once complete will require several weeks rest in order to allow the implants and bone to fuse together. Once this has happened the implant has essentially become part of the bone and plays exactly the same role as the missing root.

Onto the implant is attached a post and finally a porcelain crown which is designed to look exactly the same size, shape and colour as the lost tooth. Because there is not need to attach anything else to the tooth once it is screwed to the post from underneath it will look incredibly lifelike. Dental implants from City of Leeds dentists last a lifetime and do not need replacing like many other dental substitutes.

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