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You’ll Buzz Over The Dental Bridges Leeds Can Offer You

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014

18625013If you have a missing tooth and you’re searching for an affordable solution, look no further than a dental bridge. With this innovative restoration, you’ll be showing off your newly restored smile in no time!

About dental bridges

Dental bridges are so-called because they bridge the gap between two teeth when a tooth has been lost through injury, trauma or as a result of dental disease. The aim of the bridge is to replace the missing tooth and create a natural looking smile.

Bridges can be made from various materials and we often recommend porcelain or porcelain fused to metal bridges for the best aesthetic outcome. The bridge is designed to blend in with the neighbouring teeth and once the porcelain bridge is in place, you shouldn’t be able to tell the difference between the false tooth and the rest of the teeth.

There are 3 main types of dental bridge, including the traditional fixed bridge, the cantilever bridge and the resin-bonded bridge, which is also known as a Maryland bridge. The most common type of bridge is the fixed bridge, which is made from a false tooth, and is anchored by a dental crown on each side.

What are the advantages of a dental bridge?

Dental bridges are durable and aesthetically pleasing and they have functional benefits, as well as cosmetic advantages. Bridges should last around 10-15 years and the treatment process is simple and much less invasive than dental implant treatment. Treatment is usually complete within 2 weeks and there is very little pain involved.

The importance of a dental check-up in central Leeds

Monday, December 13th, 2010

In central Leeds, it very easy to put-off a visit to the dentist and instead, concentrate on much more pressing matters. In fact, going to the dentist can be seen as quite an inconvenient chore by some of us, opting instead to leave it until there’s a problem. But going to the dentist is not just about having treatment; sure enough, the dentist will clean your teeth, combat any signs disease and decay, remove plaque and advise you on how to avoid any problems in the future. But a visit should also be seen as a chance to discuss any issues that have concerned you since your last visit, such as oral hygiene (brushes, pastes and mouth washes), dietary habits or talk about possible cosmetic work. Doesn’t sound too drastic an idea now, does it, for ignore check-ups at your peril. Complications can spiral out of control very quickly in the mouth. Something as simple as poor hygiene, can lead to bacteria building up, developing into plaque, gum disease cavities and eventually tooth loss. If you wait for a problem to arise before you get it checked out, chances are, the problem has been building for some time, meaning that it may require complex and expensive treatment to rectify. And the implications of missing regular check-ups go even deeper. An unhealthy mouth can lead to an unhealthy head and body. Badly looked after teeth can lead to problems in the eyes, ears and neck, and can cause repertory, heart, blood and digestive problems….and to think the average check-up only takes 10 minutes!