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Protecting Damaged Teeth with Porcelain Crowns

Saturday, April 11th, 2015

At City Dental Leeds, our aim is to prevent and protect the teeth from damage and dental disease. With our beautifully crafted porcelain crowns, we can strengthen injured or decayed teeth to prevent further harm and enhance the appearance of your smile.

About porcelain crowns

Porcelain crowns are restorations placed over the top of a weakened tooth to offer greater support and protection. Crowns have a range of purposes and they are designed to bolster the tooth as well as making it look more attractive. When you have a crown fitted, your dentist will also clean the tooth thoroughly and remove all the decayed tissue to prevent any infection from spreading throughout the tooth.

Porcelain is an excellent choice of material for a crown because it is strong and durable, it matches the natural shade of the teeth and it has a lovely sheen, giving the smile a healthy glow.

Crowns are a versatile treatment and they really help to reduce the risk of further damage to a tooth through injury or infection. Intervening with restorative treatment can help to prevent losing a tooth in the future.

How is a crown fitted?

At City Dental, we are lucky to have CEREC technology, which means that we can offer clients a choice of same-day crown treatment or hand-crafted traditional crowns that usually take around two weeks. In the case of CEREC, we simply take photographs of the teeth, which are converted by the advanced technology to 3D models. CEREC takes care of the entire process, from the design to the manufacture and the models are sent to the milling machine. The on-site milling machine takes just a few minutes to produce the new crown and your dentist will then fit it. In the case of traditional crowns, your dentist will create an impression of the tooth using dental putty, which will sent away to the dental laboratory. A skilled technician will make your crown and we can then fit it once it has arrived back at the clinic.

Crowns should last for around 5 years. If they are damaged, they may need repairing or replacing.

If you think you’d benefit from crown treatment at City Dental Leeds, call us now and book your appointment!

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The Advantages of Porcelain Crowns

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

You don’t need to be a member of the Royal Family to enjoy VIP treatment at City Dental Leeds. With our beautifully crafted porcelain crowns, you can enjoy a smile fit for a king or queen!

About crowns

Crowns are restorations used to bolster weakened and injured teeth. They are sometimes referred to as caps because they sit on top of the existing tooth structure. There are various reasons why you may need a crown, including:

dental injury, such as a broken tooth
severe decay
dental infection (usually placed following root canal treatment)
dental implant treatment to replace a missing tooth

Crown treatment

Every crown is custom-made based on an impression of the patient’s tooth. This ensures a perfect and comfortable fit and seamless aesthetics. Before treatment, the tooth is prepared. This process is designed to remove any decayed or damaged tooth tissue and shape the tooth ready for the crown. Making the impression involves using dental putty to form a mould of the teeth. This is then sent away to the laboratory, where it will be used by dental technicians to create the new crown. Once the crown has been sent back to us, we can then fit it. The crown is placed over the remaining tooth structure and then secured.

The benefits of porcelain crowns

Porcelain crowns are a highly effective means of strengthening a weak or decayed tooth without detracting from the beauty of the smile. Porcelain blends in with the natural tooth shade and has a stunning glossy finish. By placing a crown, you also reduce the risk of further injury to the tooth. Crowns are durable and they should last for up to 10 years. The process is simple and there’s no pain to worry about. Crowns have amazing restorative benefits, but they can also improve the look of a damaged tooth, and this may also increase your confidence.

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We Offer A Range Of Treatments For Damaged Or Broken Teeth

Sunday, November 23rd, 2014

Dental injuries, accidents and daily wear and tear can all take their toll on your teeth, but if you need restorative treatment or a replacement for a missing tooth, you’ve come to the right place. We cat patch up worn, chipped or broken teeth or find the perfect tooth replacement treatment for a missing tooth in no time.

Treatments for damaged and broken teeth

We have an array of restorative treatments available to cater for all your dental needs. Whether you’ve chipped a tooth on a humbug, you’ve broken your tooth playing sport or you’ve lost a tooth in an accident, we have the best solutions out there and we will have you smiling with confidence before you know it.

For chipped teeth, there are various options. Veneers are a popular choice for anyone who is looking for a glamorous smile, while composite bonding is a great treatment for those who are looking for a simple, quick and affordable fix. This treatment involves using dental composite, the material used for white fillings, to fill in chips, add more height to worn surfaces and make weakened teeth stronger. The procedure takes an hour, there’s no pain involved and you can enjoy the benefits immediately. If your tooth is weak as a result of a cavity, we can fill the tooth to make it stronger; treatment takes less than an hour and we use local anaesthetic to prevent discomfort.

If your tooth is broken and the damage is too extensive for a filling or bonding, we may recommend an inlay or onlay or a crown. Inlays and onlays are usually referred to as the middle ground between fillings and crowns and they are colour matched for a flawless finish. Crowns are used very commonly for broken teeth and they can also be used to strengthen infected and decayed teeth. Crowns are positioned over the top of the tooth to make it stronger; they are made from various materials, including ceramics, such as porcelain, so they can blend in with the natural teeth.

Treatments for missing teeth

We also offer dentures, dental bridges and dental implants for patients with missing teeth. Call us today if you’re in need of restorative work and we can help you decide which is the best solution for you.

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Protect Damaged Teeth With Our Highly Durable Dental Crowns

Wednesday, November 5th, 2014

At City Dental Leeds, we have the perfect solution for damaged teeth. Our durable, natural looking crowns are the perfect tonic for broken and decayed teeth.

What is a crown?

A dental crown is a restorative appliance, which is used when a tooth is damaged, decayed, infected or broken. Crowns are slotted over the top of the tooth to make them stronger and reduce the risk of further injury. Crowns are sometimes called caps.

You may be advised to have a crown if you have extensive decay, you’ve broken or damaged your tooth as a result of a sports injury or an accident or your tooth is infected and the infection has reached the pulp tissue. This is the part of the tooth, which contains the nerves and blood vessels. In the case of infection, the crown is usually placed once root canal treatment has been carried out; this procedure removes the decayed tissue and seals the tooth roots to stop the infection from spreading. We may also fit a new crown to an implant to replace a missing tooth.

What are crowns made from?

There are various materials, which can be used to make a crown, including precious metals, such as gold and ceramics, such as porcelain. Often, we use ceramic fused to metal, as this produces a strong crown, which also looks very natural.

How long does a crown last?

In most cases, a crown should last for around 10 years provided that it well cared-for. When you have your regular check-ups, we will take a look at the crown to check that it is in good condition.

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A Lighter Dental Shade Of Pale With Classy Leeds Crowns

Sunday, October 12th, 2014

At City Dental Leeds, we like to keep things classy and with our amazing porcelain crowns, we can restore damaged teeth without detracting from the stunning natural beauty of your smile.

About dental crowns

Dental crowns are restorations, which are called into action when a tooth is damaged, broken or decayed. Crowns are sometimes called caps and this is because they sit on top of the natural tooth. If your tooth is infected, you’ve had an injury or accident and the tooth is broken or severely damage or you have a very large cavity, you may be advised to have a new crown.

Crowns are custom-made for the patient to ensure that they fit perfectly and they can be made from various different materials. We like to use porcelain crowns because they match the colour of the natural teeth and they also have a beautiful sheen.

Crown treatment

Before a crown is made, the tooth is prepared and this involves taking away all the rotten tooth tissue and shaping the tooth in preparation for the crown. Dental putty is used to make a mould of the tooth and this is then sent away. The crown is then manufactured by an expert dental technician. When your new crown is ready, we will fit in onto the tooth and then fix it firmly using strong adhesive. Sometimes, in the event that the tooth is infected, root canal treatment will be carried out prior to the crown being fitted; this procedure helps to remove infected pulp tissue and prevent the spread of infection through the tooth.

Crowns offer many benefits and they usually improve the aesthetic of the smile, as well as providing additional strength and functionality.

Crowns should last around 10 years provided that you look after the tooth well.

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Conquer Your Camera Shyness With Leeds Dental Crowns

Thursday, August 14th, 2014

Do you instantly feel uncomfortable when there’s a camera around? Are you constantly hiding your teeth and showing off a closed-mouth smile? If so, we can help you to boost your confidence in front of the camera with brand new beautiful crowns. Our crowns offer style and strength and you will feel much more comfortable in the limelight once you have your stunning new smile.

About dental crowns

Dental crowns are very common types of restoration, which are used to bolster teeth that are decayed or damaged. If you have a broken tooth as a result of an accident, a sports injury or even a stray humbug, we can help! Crowns are placed over the top of your natural tooth and they create a beautiful, natural looking aesthetic, as well as making your tooth stronger and more resistant to injury in the future.

We make custom-made crowns for our clients using the best quality materials and we can offer a range of choices to suit your needs and preferences, including porcelain crowns, ceramic and metal crowns and precious metal crowns.

The procedure

Before a tooth is crowned, it’s important to prepare it; this procedure is designed to remove the decayed tooth tissue and shape the remaining structure in preparation for the placement of the new crown. Once the tooth has been shaped, your dentist will make an impression of the tooth from dental putty and this will act as the blueprint for your crown. The impression will be sent to our amazing dental technicians and returned shortly after. When we have the new crown, we simply place it over the tooth and then secure it with dental adhesive.

Once you have a crown, it should last for many years, but it’s really important that you look after it by maintaining good oral hygiene at home and seeing your dentist every 6 months.

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You’ll Look Captivating Will Our LS1 Porcelain Crowns

Monday, May 19th, 2014

If you have a damaged or broken tooth or your tooth is decayed, you may be advised to have a new crown. Our porcelain crowns can strengthen and repair your teeth, while also adding to the beauty of your smile.

We use porcelain to produce amazing, natural aesthetics and we have Cerec technology at the practice, so clients have a choice of same-day restorations or hand-crafted crowns, which are produced by some of the UK’s most skilled technicians. We work with the best people and we use the finest quality materials to ensure that your smile looks amazing and your teeth are healthy and strong.

Why would I need a crown?

If you’re involved in an accident or you suffer an injury playing sport and damage your teeth, you may need a crown. You may also be advised to have a new crown if your tooth is severely decayed or you have an infection and you have had root canal treatment. Crowns are also commonly used to replace missing teeth when attached to a dental implant.

Crowns help to restore the tooth and make it stronger to prevent further damage, reduce the risk of decay and infection and enable you to chew and break down your food properly.

What happens when you have a crown fitted?

Before you have a crown, it’s essential to prepare your tooth and this means taking away all of the decayed tissue and clang your tooth. The tooth will then be shaped to get rid of any jagged edges and an impression will be made (this is if you are having a hand-crafted crown, rather than a Cerec crown). The impression is sent away to the laboratory and a temporary crown is fitted. Once the new crown is ready, we can fit it and you can enjoy your new strong and healthy tooth. If you are having a same-day crown, we will take photographs of your tooth, which will be converted into models by Cerec and then sent to the on-site milling machine; your new crown will then be ready in minutes!

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Tip Your Cap To These Top City Dental Crowns

Monday, April 7th, 2014

If you’ve had an accident and your teeth have been injured or you have severe decay, you may be advised to have a new crown. The crown is the visible part of the tooth.

Dental crowns are restorations, which help to make the teeth stronger and replace decayed and damaged tissue; they are available in a range of different materials, including precious metals and ceramics. Porcelain crowns are very popular because they blend in with the colour of the natural teeth and they have a lovely sheen.

Crowns are individually made for each patient, to ensure that they fit the tooth exactly. Before a new crown is placed, the tooth is prepared, which involves removing all the damaged tissue and cleaning the remaining tooth thoroughly. A mould of the tooth is created and this acts as a template for the new crown. It is common for a temporary crown to be fitted and once the permanent crown is ready, this will be removed and the new crown fixed into position.

As well as repairing broken and decayed teeth, crowns can also be attached to dental implants to replace missing teeth and they are commonly used after root canal treatment, a procedure used to save a tooth that has been infected.

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Getting back to normal with a Dental Crown in Central Leeds

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Dental crowns have been kicking around central Leeds and plying their trade for decades, helping to restore the smiles of the masses. Crowns are used to repair your teeth after injury, damaged cause by tooth decay or even to replace a tooth that has been lost. Such restoration is essential in order to keep your bite true and prevent further complications in the future; they will also help to maintain your vanity whenever you open your mouth. Once you have been repaired and prepared, you will be measured up for your crown and once it has been made, it is a simple procedure to set it into place. You do have a choice of materials from which you can have your crown made from. Pure porcelain are the most popular as they tend to fit in perfectly with the natural look of the mouth; for strength, you can also go for porcelain-over-metal. The other popular material is gold; as well as having the ‘wow’ factor it too is very strong and can take anything that is thrown at it. Aside from all of this though, crowns are an essential part of dentistry and if you need one, you need one, as we are talking about the health of your oral future here.

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Simple Dental Crowns in Central Leeds

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

It is easy to think that some dental procedures can be tricky, painful and lengthy- maybe because of past experiences at your central Leeds dentists. However, dental treatments have improved incredibly over the past thirty or so years and it really doesn’t have to take a long time to get you sorted out. Dental crowns are and will always be a great source of comfort whenever you have been the victim of bad tooth decay or even loss and it really doesn’t take that long to have them in place to overcome problems in your mouth. Of course they have to be made and this on average can take a couple of weeks to do, especially if you opt for gold or porcelain-over-metal, but the fitting of them is remarkably quick. What is even more amazing is the art of CEREC: this treatment can make up, and have you kitted out with a full porcelain crown in just an hour from start to finish. It is rather a comforting testament to just what modern dentistry can do for you these days in order to keep your mouth healthy throughout your life.

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