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Enjoy Beautiful Clear Horizons With Leeds Porcelain Veneers

Saturday, August 9th, 2014

1567900_blogEver wished you had a flawless set of pearly whites like the Hollywood stars? With our amazing porcelain veneers, the sky is the limit and you too could be sporting a stunning new smile! If you’re sick of stained, dull or chipped teeth, allow us to transform your teeth into a radiant smile!

About porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are feather-weight shells made from porcelain, which are placed over your teeth to produce a beautiful smile. Porcelain is an excellent choice of material not just because it is the perfect shade to match that of healthy, bright teeth, but also because it has a stunning glossy finish. Veneers are durable and long-lasting and we use our skills and experience to produce timeless, natural looking smiles, which will make you look and feel incredible for many years to come.

Veneer treatment is relatively straightforward and the really fun bit is the planning stage. During your consultation, we will look at photographs and images to select your veneers; there are so many different shades and shapes on offer, so you can really play a part in the design of your new smile. Once we’ve done this and we have an idea of your dream smile, we can start preparing your teeth.

The preparation stage is nothing to be anxious or worried about; we simply numb the teeth and remove a wafer-thin layer of the surface to allow room for your veneers. This ensures that your veneers fit well and also that they look natural. We then create moulds of the teeth and these are used to create your bespoke veneers. Your veneers can then be fitted and you can enjoy showing everyone your amazing new smile!

Enlighten tooth whitening provides patients at Leeds dentists with sparkling, youthful smiles

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Stained teeth can be a real drag and affect your social performance negatively. What if there was a way to effectively get of the stains on the teeth and, more than that, actually restore your teeth to a shade of brilliant white that you didn’t even think was possible without somehow getting new teeth? This is now possible thanks to the incredible tooth whitening method known as Enlighten tooth whitening.
There are plenty of tooth whitening procedures available either under the supervision of your dentist or at home in your own time. Some people prefer to be supervised by their expert dentist but for many others, time is at a premium and they would prefer to whiten their teeth when it is convenient for them and without having to visit the dental surgery itself.
The beauty of Enlighten tooth whitening is that is combines the best of both worlds, so to speak. Some of the kits for teeth whitening that you can buy in the supermarket or from an online retailer are not quite as effective as they could be because the whitening trays which you fill with gel and wear on your teeth over a given time period, are ‘one size fits all’ and the gel does not the required coverage of all of your teeth.
With the Enlighten treatment, your dentist will construct the trays for you so that they are a snug fit. You can then take them home and wear them and the gel every night for a fortnight while you sleep. After a follow up appointment with your Leeds dentist which usually takes about forty minutes, your teeth will be restored to an incredible shade of white.

Ask your Leeds dentist about teeth whitening and get the perfect smile

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Who wouldn’t want the perfect smile? Being able to smile with pride allows you to relax in social situations, put people at ease and make friends. But so many of us have dull or stained teeth: an unavoidable fact of life as we get older. Drinking tea, coffee, cola, red wine and smoking tobacco can all, over time, cause your teeth to become stained and you might that you are hiding your smile.
Thankfully there is a wide variety of teeth whitening procedures available to sort this out. You can buy teeth whitening kits from many supermarkets and pharmacies. These kits usually comprise special gel and trays which fit over your teeth. The gel needs to be placed into the trays which are worn in your mouth, usually over night. These kits are convenient because you administer it yourself and no visits to the dentist are required. They are also usually relatively affordable.
Many people prefer dentists to be in charge of their teeth whitening procedure. The procedures are quite similar to those involved with over-the-counter kits but one difference is that your dentist will fabricate the trays in the same manner that a brace would be made, by taking moulds of your teeth, or digital x-rays. In this way, the trays are specially fitted for the unique shape of your mouth. Another difference is that your dentist might subject your teeth to some buffing and polishing to maximise the effects of the whitening.
If you have a wedding coming up or a holiday and you want to look your best, ask your Leeds dentist about the various methods of teeth whitening which are on offer. They will be able to advise you about which is best for you.

Leeds dentists create perfect smiles with dental veneers

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

Having a perfectly sparkling, white smile can give your confidence a great boost. Just think of how much easier social occasions are when you can smile with pride and show off your teeth. Unfortunately, many of us have dull, stained or chipped, broken down teeth and this might lead to you hiding your smile away.
Dental veneers might be the answer to your problems. Usually made from lightweight, durable porcelain, dental veneers can fit easily over most teeth and give a natural looking sparkle to mouths which have lost some of their aesthetic appeal.
Some dental veneers are so thin that they have been dubbed ‘contact lenses for teeth’. Sometimes a little of the existing tooth has to be shaved off to accommodate the dental veneer, but the thinner the dental veneer is, the lesser the chance that any removal will have to take place. They are secured using bonding materials which provide a durable foundation.
Dental veneers can be constructed and fitted with incredible speed now too, thanks to advances in technology. Many dentists now use digital x-rays to get images of your mouth. These are much faster than traditional x-rays and allow for multiple views of the mouth. The data from these images can be sent to online milling machines which fabricate dental veneers in little over five minutes.
Your dentist will be able to match the tone of the dental veneer to surrounding teeth if necessary so that the result is discreet enough not to be noticeable by your closest associates. The only thing they will notice is how sparklingly brilliant your smile is. If you have teeth which are dull or stained or even broken down or chipped, talk to your Leeds dentist about dental veneers.

Having lumineer treatment in Leeds

Friday, December 24th, 2010

Every year that goes by, more and more techniques are developed to put the smile back in our mouths and convince us of the benefits of cosmetic dentistry and in Leeds you can see it everywhere you go. We’re constantly bombarded with images of people smiling the ‘perfect’ smile. But now it’s becoming more accessible to all of us and not just those in a poster or on the telly. Teeth do take a battering over time and become stained chipped or cracked and if you work in the public eye all the time, it’s almost become a requirement to look clean cut and confident, and radiating a glamorous smile can reflect that. One of the latest trends is to get lumineers fitted. They aren’t exactly long lasting mind, about 5 years maximum, but to dismiss their shelf life is to dismiss the philosophy behind them; they will restore an incredible sheen to the teeth. They are constructed from a patented porcelain that’s very thin (a third of a normal veneer) and very strong, and this is where they have an advantage over standard veneers when they are fitted. Tooth preparation is minimal- once the imprint has been taken and sent off to be made, the only work that is done to the tooth is a light polishing. None of the original enamel is removed from the tooth and the lumineer is simply bonded straight onto the tooth (making the process reversible) with a light cement and then cured with a heat lamp Normal treatment time is around 2 weeks from imprint to fitting. However, incorporating CEREC methods, the whole process can be done in a single sitting and being comparable in price to other procedures, lumineers are a very attractive option to those of us on the go.

Zoom teeth whitening from City of Leeds dentists makes stunning smiles

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Most of us engage in one activity or another that contributes to the fading of our teeth’s natural colour. Whether you drink coffee, tea, cola, red wine or smoke, our teeth fade and become dull or stained over time as you grow older. Loosing that sparkle can affect self-confidence and a reluctance to smile can spoil social occasions. Teeth whitening kits have long been available but Zoom now offers an especially fast treatment for dull or stained teeth.

Performed by dental professionals, Zoom teeth whitening gives you extra piece of mind as you know that trained staff will be carrying out the procedure. They will cover your lips and gums to make sure that only your teeth are exposed. Proprietary whitening gel is then applied to your teeth which are subjected to a special light. The gel and the light work in conjunction to penetrate your teeth and break down discolorations and stains. This is done three times over a period of forty five minutes, during which you can relax as Zoom does its work.

When your dentist has removed the gel and the coverings that protected your lips and gums you are free to go and enjoy the benefits of having lasting, bright, white teeth. While home-whitening systems can take several weeks of wearing gel-filled trays and paint-on kits can be inconsistent, Zoom gives immediate results with less fadeback and takes less than an hour of your time in the dental surgery.

So powerful is Zoom that it can raise your whiteness by eight levels, compared to just two which is all that is possible with most toothpastes. If you have dull or stained teeth, contact your City of Leeds dentist today to see if Zoom teeth whitening is suitable for you.

Leeds dentists create stunning smiles with porcelain veneers

Monday, November 29th, 2010

In today’s image-conscious world, it is very damaging to your self-esteem to feel ashamed of your personal appearance. This is especially so when you have issues with your teeth as you may not want to show your smile and have difficulties eating, drinking or even talking.

Even two decades ago the methods available to correct uneven, damaged or stained teeth were limited but thanks to advances in cosmetic dentistry there are a number of options for restoring imperfect teeth. Porcelain veneers represents one of these advances and can give you the opportunity to smile again with confidence having had incredibly natural-looking improvements made to your teeth.

In just one afternoon a set of porcelain veneers can be designed to fit over your teeth and dramatically alter your smile for the better. The minimum of work is required with fitting these veneers as they can be as thin as a contact lens. CEREC technology available from Leeds dentists allows porcelain veneers, ready to be installed, to be constructed in as little as six minutes. Using digital imaging and the latest computer techniques, this method means you will hardly have to wait at all.

Having thoroughly cleaned the area, your dentist will apply an etching agent to afford the dental bonding more grip. Then the veneers can be attached, offering stunning results that are similar in appearance to tooth enamel, even down to translucence, texture and colour. There is no need to be ashamed of your uneven, stained or damaged teeth any longer with incredible porcelain veneers. Feel the benefits of increased self-confidence and greater ease talking, eating and drinking. The first step is asking your Leeds dentist about porcelain veneers today.

Bleaching Treatments Offered By Leeds Dental Practice

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

There are many advantages to getting one’s teeth bleached and this is therefore a very popular cosmetic dental procedure. We use our teeth so often, without always remembering to look after them. This causes them to become stained and discoloured over time. Not only is this unattractive, but it also makes a person look far older than he or she is. As a resident of Leeds, you have some excellent options in dental clinics where you can go and get your problem solved. There are dental clinics there that specialize in cosmetic dentistry, and they can help you get a set of gleaming bright teeth.
A dentist makes use of powerful whitening agents in order to bleach the teeth. They work very well to remove stains that occur as a result of drinking dark coloured beverages such as tea, coffee or wine. These whitening agents are also helpful in making teeth look less yellow in colour.
The teeth whitening treatment does not cost too much and it is also done within a relatively short time. You will be amazed at how such a quick and simple procedure can transform your looks. As a matter of fact, many people who want to look younger fast resort to this method and it gives the result of a quick ‘face lift’. The opposite is also true, and people who have had actual face lifts also have to have their teeth bleached in order to get them to match with the rest of the face.

The many reasons to get teeth whitened by Leeds dentist

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

There are many reasons to choose to have a teeth whitening treatment from a Leeds dentist. The most obvious and probably most popular,is to make yourself look more attractive and boost self-esteem. Having stained or discoloured teeth can ruin the appearance of your smile and make you look much older than you actually are. This is because teeth tend to change colour naturally over time, becoming less white. So the whiter your teeth, the younger you appear to be, within natural limitations of course.

Restoring the teeth to their more natural, healthier colour therefore can give you a massive confidence boost and make you feel much more comfortable with your smile. Most people could probably benefit from teeth whitening, even for just a subtle improvement.

Other people opt for teeth whitening treatments because they think it can help them in their professional lives. Looking younger can definitely be an advantage in the modern business world, especially if you are dealing with clients on a daily basis. Having a healthy and confident smile can be a great advantage in the workplace and could even help you to get that promotion you have been after.

Some medications and medical treatments can cause the teeth to lose their natural colour. When patients are through with treatment or have stopped taking medication they may wish to have their teeth restored to disguise the effects.

Perhaps the most important reason why people have teeth whitening treatments is because the procedure is safe, affordable and effective. Porcelain veneers or even more extreme cosmetic surgery can cost thousands of pounds but teeth whitening starts for less than a hundred. Many people don’t have thousands of pounds to spare on their teeth but can make a real cosmetic difference for only a fraction of that cost.

Getting healthy looking White teeth is explained by a City of Leeds dentist

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Teeth whitening has become an industry in itself, there are so many ways you can achieve the perfect look, that it is almost frightening. From artificial veneers, to pastes that that go in a mould and even a special light that whitens the teeth, its all there and on the High Street. Katie Price aka Jordan was in the Jungle recently and remarked that she couldn’t chew something because her teeth weren’t her own. What Katie meant was that the recent treatment she had had, meant she had to be restrictive on what she ate. It all sounds quite expensive, but surprisingly enough it isn’t, which is good news for those of us that have changed our lifestyles and become non-smoking and non-wine drinking. Giving up the habits that ruin our teeth is one thing, but is so encouraging when as a reward we can go and have our stained teeth brought back to their former glory. One of the most prolific times we need white teeth is at a wedding, especially our own wedding. In City of Leeds a company offers a service specifically aimed at the wedding market, whitening is amongst the many services they offer to brides and grooms. A housewife in America claims to have come up with a cheap way of whitening teeth using simple household liquids, many of which we use every day and are considered harmless, but for me I’ll stick to the dentists that are registered and qualified to do this work, this is a subject that you shouldn’t take risks with and doing it on the cheap, so to speak, isn’t the answer.