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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.

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Brand new you with porcelain veneers from Leeds dentist

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Porcelain veneers are used by dentists to completely transform crooked, uneven or badly discoloured teeth in as little as one afternoon, giving you the perfect Hollywood smile you have always wanted.

Veneers are incredibly thin, ceramic shells that fit over existing teeth to create the appearance of realistic healthy teeth, complete with the realistic translucency common to tooth enamel. They are commonly used to restore the appearance of damaged or unattractive teeth and using the latest in computer-aided technology it is nowpossible to design and fit the veneers in a single afternoon. This new technique is known as CEREC and stands for CERamic REconstruction. It involves using digital x-rays to create three-dimensional images of the patient’s teeth and computer-guided mills to sculpt the veneers from a single piece of porcelain in as little as six minutes per tooth.

It is possible to have composite veneers, which may be cheaper but cannot compare with the realistic enamel-like appearance of porcelain. Composite veneers also do not last as long as porcelain veneers so may end up costing more in the long run. Porcelain veneers typically last between five and ten years if properly cared for and maintained so they will need replacing. However, thanks to the new CEREC technology, having veneers replaced is really not the pain it once was.

Porcelain veneers really can transform your teeth and give you a beautiful smile. Having badly discoloured or worn teeth can be really damaging to a patient’s self-confidence and self-esteem and seriously affect their relationships in life. Porcelain veneers are a quick, easy and affordable way of gaining a confident and healthy-looking smile that could give you the boost you need. Make an appointment today to speak to a Leeds dentist about the latest porcelain veneer technology and how they could benefit your smile.

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Ultra thin porcelain veneers from Leeds dentist restore smile in afternoon

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Porcelain veneers are used for a variety of reasons in cosmetic dentistry. Most commonly they can be used to restore the structural and aesthetic integrity of a tooth that is chipped, cracked or broken. In most instances, the dentist will attempt to repair a damaged tooth with dental bonding but if the damage sustained is so severe as to pose a risk of further injury or possibly tooth loss, it will need to be protected by a veneer. Porcelain veneers are now also commonly used to improve the aesthetic appearance of badly worn, discoloured or unevenly spaced teeth.

Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells that are manufactured to fit over existing teeth. With recent advances in technology, they can now be produced with the aid of the very latest 3D imaging and digital x-rays. Dentists can use a digital three-dimensional image to produce a veneer that is accurate to microscopic degrees of accuracy. The same computer technology can be used in the manufacturing process meaning that veneers can be produced to similar levels of accuracy. Veneers are becoming increasingly lifelike and can be produced with a translucent quality that closely resembles tooth enamel.

Also, as today’s porcelain veneers become thinner, it reduces the amount of preparation work required to the patient’s tooth. This previously involved chipping away some of the enamel to accommodate bonding cement and a veneer so it did not appear too big. Modern veneers can fit over teeth with minimal preparation and can even fit over existing dental work.

Porcelain veneers are very versatile and useful tools in cosmetic dentistry. They can be used to repair and save damaged teeth and when used for more cosmetic purposes can radically improve the appearance of a patient’s teeth in only one afternoon. As the technology continues to improve, veneers increasingly become the option of choice for dentists and patients. Ask a Leeds dentist about how porcelain veneers could improve the appearance of your teeth.

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