Confidence is such an important part of most walks of life that you should grasp every opportunity to give it a boost. It is something that employers look for when they are interviewing candidates and it is the best way to stand out at a party if you are looking to meet new people when you are there. But problems with your appearance can damage your self esteem no matter how much you might try and wish it away. If the issue is with your smile, don’t delay, contact your dentist and ask about cosmetic dentistry and how your look can be improved.
Cosmetic dentistry is the collective name for a whole range of procedures which are designed and implemented in order for your teeth to look more aesthetically pleasing. This is in contrast to general dentistry whose focus is to maintain the health and functionality of your mouth. Of course there is a degree of overlap here. Braces, for example, improve the look of your smile but the rearrangement of your teeth might also benefit the health of your mouth by putting an end to bruxism (nocturnal teeth grinding) if that is occurring.
Dentists can whiten your teeth, cover up unsightly cracks or chips with porcelain dental veneers or crowns and replace metal fillings with stunning, white, cosmetic bonding. If you are interested then you should book a consultation with your Central Leeds dentist where you will be able to explain any aspects of the look of your mouth that you are not happy with and he or she can suggest appropriate cosmetic dentistry procedures which can change them and boost your self confidence.
Cavities can occur in teeth for a variety of reasons, from the relatively straight forward, like a build up of plaque to the more complicated and less well known like xerostamia (commonly known as dry mouth). Whatever the root cause, it is necessary to get any cavities filled as soon as possible because once a tooth starts to decay it won’t just stop of its own accord.
Dental practice is changing and changing fast. The improvements to the way that dentists can practice are bringing numerous benefits to patients. A common complaint in the past was that people often had to spend too long at the surgery and would then have to return for repeat visits, disrupting their work and family life in the process. All this is changing thanks to a set of techniques called CEREC that are becoming ever more commonplace in British dental surgeries.
What if it was possible to get a perfectly straight set of teeth in a matter of months? Sounds like just a distant dream or something reserved only for the very richest in society, but thanks to the incredible Six Months Smile procedure, this is now available to everybody. All you need is the desire to correct your crooked teeth and an appointment with your Leeds dentist.
If you’ve ever studied the texture of porcelain, you’d have found it to be one of the most beautiful materials around in the world. It has an incredibly natural, flawless and translucent hue, retaining any light it catches. It’s probably why some of the most attractive sculptures have been made from porcelain. Imagine how that effect would look in your mouth. Well you can stop the dreaming now, because porcelain veneers are available in Leeds to everyone. They are fitted with the minimal of fuss; all it takes is a little preparation to the tooth’s enamel, a few moulds, and once manufactured, they are cemented into place. When you walked into the dentist a few weeks prior with your cracked and worn teeth, you couldn’t have imagined you come out some weeks later with the smile of a Greek god now could you? Look after them and they should last you a good 10-15 years, as they are very durable; although brittle by nature because they are so thin, porcelain veneers multiply in strength when they are bonded onto the teeth, allowing you to carry on as normal, and another quality of porcelain is that it isn’t porous, which makes a veneer very resistant to staining. All of these qualities set veneers aside from other cosmetic treatments, and considering the price, you most definitely get what you pay for.
If you are in any doubt about how to get the best out of oral hygiene, then you’d better nip down to your dentist in central Leeds for a chin-wag, because to be fair, there are so many products on the market right now, what to choose can be awfully confusing. Your dentist knows as much about your mouth as you do, probably more. You should discuss the condition of your gums and teeth and the state of your mouth in general, then armed with this information, you are in a better position to make an informed decision about what products buy and how to use them. Starting with a toothbrush, it’s important to get one that suits the condition of your mouth; they come in all shapes so choose carefully. If you are just rubbish at brushing, lazy if you like, then go electric. Up next is the toothpaste. Again, tailor it to your lifestyle (do you smoke and dine richly?). Then we move into the world of ‘back-up’ products like floss, mouth washes and tiny brushes that are designed to hit areas that normal brushing misses. Of course, once you have mastered this, you should then branch out into products that you can use in a dental emergency that can strike at any time. Herbal products are excellent for this, as are everyday painkillers and of course, a telephone (to call your dentist or hospital with in a real emergency!). Follow the basics and you and your mouth should live happily ever after.
City of Leeds dentists are there as a support to their patients. Yet, by some people, they are only seen as someone who gives you a quick check over, and maybe the odd filling from time to time; a dental check-up is often viewed more as a regimented chore. With all the products on the market right now, there is no reason why we shouldn’t be able to care for our teeth ourselves and the prime directive of all that brushing and flossing is to remove the build up of bacteria in the mouth; bacteria can be the main cause of more serious problems like tooth decay and gum disease. For all our best laid plans however, to keep our mouths healthy, some of these problems can break through our defences without us knowing and this is why regular visits to the dentist can eradicate things like this, because we do not quite appreciate how quickly how things can go wrong with our gums and teeth. But other than repair work, we should see our dentist as a confidant and friend. Like going to a doctor, we should be able to talk to our dentist about a range of topics that affect our mouths. From subjects as basic as how to brush our teeth correctly, what products to use, to cosmetic procedures you might be considering having done- your dentist is there to listen. A visit, at least twice a year, should be enough to keep you healthy and wise- ignore it at your peril.
Choosing the right braces comes down to number of factors from age, who you are and where you are. If you are young and still at school, it can be a tempestuous time and so you want to get through it pretty much unscathed and your choice of braces is of the utmost importance. Most now sit discreetly in the mouth, unlike the ‘railway connections at Leeds train station’ looking braces that were once the only option; the ‘Damon’ and ‘the 6 months smile’, colour code their fittings to match your teeth. But for total discretion, feast your eyes on ‘Clear smile’ or ‘Invisalign’, for these are completely transparent- and removable too! These braces also work for adults, though at this stage of life, lengthy treatments may not fit into your equation, although the clear aligners probably would because the offer total discretion- great for work and great at home, and if your have an incredibly important 2 hours to get through, then simply take them out!
Not all of us can afford the latest and greatest cosmetic treatments on offer right now in Leeds, and in the present economical climate, some of us are tightening the purse strings more than ever. For some us, looks are important to us, but if we have problems with our teeth at times like this, it is difficult to justify splashing out on expensive cosmetic dentistry. Well, you don’t have to, because you may be able to get away with a little cosmetic bonding to get you through and it will keep you smiling with confidence. This procedure is cheap, done on the spot and can patch up any discoloration, cracks or gaps in your teeth. Your dentist will start be assessing your problems and then start the treatment by preparing your teeth for the first layer of resin; coloured to match the rest of your teeth, it is then cured with a heat lamp. Over and over again, this procedure is repeated until the dentist has covered up the problems and has enough to work with. At this point the dentist will don a beret, pick up his tools and sculpture a dental work of art into your mouth. All that’s left to do is to polish your teeth and you leave the surgery looking like a touched-up oil painting. Best of all, the treatment is completely pain free- well worth a look if you’re a little strapped for cash.
Largely thanks to our American relations across the sea, we have an incredible range of teeth correction treatments to choose from in central Leeds these days, and if you’re looking for something that’s quick, efficient, and no fuss, then take a look at the ‘6 months smile’. It takes no time to get measured up for this treatment, just some photo’s and x-rays, that are then sent over to the States; from these, your brace is made and then
