Before you have any dental treatment in Leeds, you first have to find a dentist that will be able to meet your requirements or indeed, your families. Before you register, it’s wise to do a little research first. It’s always wise to ask friends, neighbours or work colleagues what dentist they use so you can build up a picture for yourself and then, to visit the surgery and meet with the dentist. Some dentists may offer a little of this or more of that- it’s essentially down to what suits you. This is the time to ask questions about the treatments on offer- are they NHS registered, can they do cosmetic procedures, how modern is the equipment and how comprehensive are the treatments, can you set up treatment and payment plans, etc, etc. Once you have all this information to hand, then you are in a position to make a well informed decision and then register. Of course, this process is still a work in progress at this stage too. You may, once having initial treatment, decide that this is not the dentist for you and you should never feel pressurised into remaining with one dentist; if you are at all unhappy with the treatment you have received- change your dentist.
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Your Choice of Dental Treatments in Leeds
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011Suitable treatments for your teeth from Central Leeds dentists
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
There are many problems that can affect our teeth over the course of a lifetime. Some of these problems are genetic and others self-inflicted or as the result of an accident. Fortunately, there are now many dental procedures, both corrective and cosmetic that can be used to improve the appearance of the teeth.
For patients who have crooked or uneven teeth there are a number of options. Perhaps the best known is orthodontic braces. These are artificial teeth straightening devices that use metal, plastic and occasionally ceramic to move teeth into the desired position. In recent years there have been a number of advancements in the field of orthodontic teeth straightening which has led to an improved and much faster treatment. Braces such as Damon, Six Month Smile and Inman aligners are able to straighten teeth in a fraction of the time it used to take to do so. In fact, Inman aligners can correct minor straightening issues in only a matter of weeks.
Minor unevenness or misalignments can also be treated with cosmetic bonding. This is a very versatile substance made of composite resin that can be matched to the colour of teeth and moulded into the desired position before being set hard with a dental laser. Bonding can be used for a number of corrective treatments such as covering discoloured patches and even as material for filling dental cavities.
At the more expensive but more spectacular end of the scale are porcelain veneers. These are ceramic caps that are placed over the top of the existing teeth to improve the appearance and shape of the teeth. Veneers can have amazing results and can totally transform a smile in as little as one afternoon.
All of these treatments and more are available from Central Leeds dentists to improve your teeth. Ask what treatments are suitable for your teeth at your next appointment.
Leeds dentist explains the possibilities of the dental treatments available
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
The treatment possibilities of dental treatment have improved in huge strides over the last twenty years. Many new treatments are now available and incredible technological developments have made many old procedures more comfortable for the patient, reduced treatment time and improved recovery time.
Some of the most significant developments have been made in the field of porcelain crowns and veneers. In the past, crowns and veneers were made form a combination of ceramic and metal. This meant that they were often a little bit unseemly, although effective. Fitting a crown was also a lengthy process involving many x-rays and dental moulds. Manufacturing the crowns was also time-consuming, often taking up to two weeks. This has been revolutionised by pioneering new chair-side technology which allows all-ceramic crowns and veneers to be produced form single pieces of porcelain in a matter of minutes. These new treatments involve using digital x-rays and computer imaging to allow such amazing results.
Other dental treatments such as tooth whitening have also been similarly improved, and perhaps more significantly, have also come down in price so that they are more affordable to more people. Dental bonding is another easily affordable dental treatment that can greatly improve the appearance of teeth. This includes using small amounts of tooth coloured resin to reshape and repair teeth that are crooked or damaged.
Of course, the staple dental treatments such as fillings and root canal treatments remain in place but new equipment such as dental lasers and dental bonding have helped to make these treatments easier for the patients. To find out more about what dental treatments are available, make an appointment to discuss them with a Leeds dentist.