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Central Leeds dentists help patients improve their appearance with cosmetic dentistry

July 20th, 2011

Just how do the Hollywood stars look so terrific all the time? Part of the answer, as many people now know, is that their photos are frequently airbrushed! But there is a serious point though and it is that many of them opt for cosmetic procedures to help them enhance their appearance. Cosmetic procedures do not have to be dramatic changes that involve surgery; you can improve your looks by getting some cosmetic dentistry from your local dentist.
Your smile is just one small part of who you are and the way you look but it has a big impact when you meet people. It’s probably the first thing that a new person will notice about you and it is an excellent tool to use to put people at ease in social and work situations. But those little imperfections that you might have had since birth can stop you from utilising your smile fully.
With cosmetic dentistry procedures you can iron out the imperfections once and for all. Whether you decide to have a brace fitted to straighten crooked teeth or choose one of the newer aligners, you can rest assured in the knowledge that your smile will look better. Stained, chipped or cracked teeth are easily concealed behind a discreet yet stunning porcelain dental veneer. If the problem is more serious, a porcelain crown is equally effective.
Advances in technology not only mean that many of these procedures are able to be carried out with great speed, but the costs are actually reduced in some cases. Have an informal chat with your Central Leeds dentist about the different options that are available for you to improve the look of your smile through cosmetic dentistry.

Leeds dentists change the way cavities are filled by using cosmetic bonding techniques

July 19th, 2011

Cavities can form in your teeth if you let your home oral hygiene routine slip and allow plaque to damage your enamel and create holes. It is vital that these holes are filled up so that the problem cannot carry on getting worse until you are left with a mere husk of a tooth that cannot function and might be best removed from the mouth all together.
The only solution to the problem of existing cavities in the past was to get them filled with metal. This was, of course, entirely necessary but the results were never aesthetically pleasing and could often be imprecise and come out after a certain period. The dark patches on people’s teeth were never really the ideal solution.
Increasingly dentists are abandoning these old methods in favour of the far more effective results that can be achieved with the use of cosmetic bonding techniques. Instead of filling the cavities with metal, a substance that dentists call dental composite is used instead. This is far more malleable and easier to work with than the metal of old. Cosmetic bonding fillings are more likely to have increased longevity and less likely to need replacing in the short term.
Probably the most pleasing thing about cosmetic bonding vis-à-vis metal fillings is that dental composite is specially made so that it is the same colour as the surrounding teeth. This is a much more edifying prospect for those people who have experienced the unpopular dark patches in their mouth. And for these people, the extra piece of good news is that dentists can actually replace metal fillings with stunning, white, cosmetic bonding, allowing you to feel proud of your smile.

City of Leeds dentists delighted to tell patients that treatments are speeded up with CEREC techniques

July 18th, 2011

The technological revolution that swept the world in the twentieth century and meant that man walked on the moon and allowed aeroplane travel to become widespread, not to mention the internet, has affected dentistry too. Treatment times have sped up and become altogether more efficient thanks to the technology that is now available in many dental surgeries up and down the United Kingdom.
Under the collective name of CEREC is a whole range of techniques which permit dentists to carry out some of their stock treatments quickly and more effectively. Examples of this include the manufacturing and fitting of porcelain dental veneers and porcelain dental crowns. A dentist using CEREC technology will take a three dimensional, digital x-ray of your mouth and send the data to an online milling machine. The porcelain veneer or crown will then be crafted in the surgery in little over five minutes.
This contrasts sharply with previous practices which required dentists to take x-rays which would then have to be sent off to a lab to be developed before any further action could be taken. The lab fees would increase the cost of the treatment and patients would have to wait longer too. With the use of CEREC techniques and technology you won’t have to take long afternoons or mornings off work to go to the dentist and then have to do it all over again in a week or so. Employers will find this to be excellent news!
Ask your City of Leeds dentist if they are using CEREC techniques. It might just persuade you that you do have time for that vital work on your teeth that you’ve been putting off because of your busy schedule.

Braces can solve all problems with crooked and misaligned teeth, say Leeds dentists

July 17th, 2011

Having a perfect smile is something that most of us would say that we want. Being able to show off your smile makes social situations that much easier because you put people at ease. Smiling is good for you too as it increases the flow of endorphins and makes you feel more relaxed and less stressed out by things that might otherwise get you down.
Although there are plenty of products currently on the market which can straighten out teeth – from ‘invisible braces’ to braces that are the same colour as your teeth – dentists agree that the traditional, fixed, metal brace is still the best way of dealing with all of the different ways that your teeth can be imperfectly arranged.
Your dentist will securely attach a series of metal brackets to your teeth and then thread metal wires through them. At regular appointments these wires will be tightened and loosened so that your teeth are gently pushed and pulled into the perfect arrangement. Having teeth arranged as they are meant to be will lessen your chances of grinding your teeth in your sleep (bruxism) and mean that they are easier to clean and look after.
The treatment time is long – often up to two years – but it is worth it for what you get out of it in the end. None of the other different types of new braces and aligners can rotate teeth in the way that traditional braces can. Your Leeds dentist will be able to explain to you exactly what is involved in wearing a brace and you can rest assured that you will get the most dedicated of care throughout the period of the treatment.

Central Leeds dentists correct crooked smiles with the incredible Six Months Smile treatment

July 16th, 2011

It seems like a self-evident solution to a problem that has been with us for many years, but it is only comparatively recently that dentists have had the ability to straighten out smiles with a product that is not only incredibly fast acting but is also notably discreet. The Six Months Smile treatment has been pleasing patients in the United States of America for a number of years and now it is available to patients in Great Britain too.
Instead of the metallic colours brackets and wires which are the hallmark of the traditional brace, Six Months Smile uses brackets and braces which are actually the same colour as your teeth. This means it is far more discreet. The principle is the same though: over the course of the treatment teeth are gently moved into the desired position so that a perfectly aligned smile is created at the end of it all.
Rather than taking eighteen months or even two years to achieve this though, Six Months Smile takes just six months to straighten out crooked and misaligned teeth. Teenagers who are already struggling with all the awkward changes of puberty can look forward to having their teeth straightened out quickly and without having their smile stand out a mile.
If you are interested in the Six Months Smile way of straightening out your teeth then you should talk to your Central Leeds dentist to see if they are registered with the company. You won’t regret choosing Six Months Smile because of the patently obvious advantages it possesses over the traditional metal brace system. Don’t delay; talk to your dentist today!

Inman aligners are an excellent way to straighten out your teeth, say Leeds dentists

July 15th, 2011

Teenagers in the United States have been smashing the stereotype that exists of adolescents with mouths full of metal braces. This is because you don’t necessarily have to wear a metal brace anymore if you want to get your teeth straightened into a perfect smile. The product that allows them to do this is now available in the United Kingdom too and it is being warmly welcomed by people who care about their appearance but understand that treatment is needed to correct their crooked smile.
The product is called the Inman aligner and it is infinitely more discreet than its traditional metal antecedent. Rather than a mass of metal brackets and wires, the Inman aligner has simplified the whole design of a tooth straightening device. Essentially there are just two working parts: a coiled spring and a straightening bar.
The coiled spring is concealed behind the front teeth and it gently pushes the teeth against the straightening bar which is the only visible part of an Inman aligner. Inman aligners cannot rotate teeth but they are able to straighten out crooked teeth and do so quickly. Patients only need to wear and Inman aligner for an average of six months; this is vastly preferable to the two years of treatment which is sometimes necessary for traditional metal brace wearers.
Speak to your Leeds dentist to see if they are registered with the Inman aligner company. The product might be just what you need to straighten out your teeth fast. Maybe you are getting married and want to sort out your crooked teeth for the big day. Whatever the reason, Inman aligners can sort out your imperfect smile.

Get the facts about fluoride use from Leeds dentists

July 13th, 2011

Fluoride is a chemical that helps your mouth stay healthy by strengthening the enamel which protects your teeth. It has been the subject of on-going controversy about how good it is for people; it can be difficult to establish the facts and the fiction amongst all the claims and counter claims which can be found.
Fluoride for most people will be found in the tooth paste which they use to brush their teeth with and, for many, in the tap water that they drink. Increasingly there are tooth pastes available which don’t have any fluoride in but dentists recommend that it is used so that enamel can be strengthened against the plaque which might otherwise break it down.
The introduction of fluoride into the tap water supply in the United Kingdom was met with opposition from some quarters. Many felt that it was an infringement of civil liberties to take away the choice of whether to consume fluoride or not. For some, the controversy was in the fact that fluoride as a substance can be harmful to human beings.
It is true that if fluoride is taken in too larger quantity then it can have damaging effects. A condition called dental fluorosis can occur but this is very rare and the amounts of fluoride in question are huge. Very young infants are advised against using fluoride tooth paste in case they swallow it, but adults are not at risk from fluoride.
Your Leeds dentist will be able to tell you all about fluoride but it is certain that they will support the use of it when tooth brushing. Some people like to take fluoride supplements (available from many pharmacies) if they live in an area where there is a low fluoride content in the water but using it in the form of tooth paste is usually enough.

City of Leeds dentists help patients put an end to their nocturnal sleep grinding

July 12th, 2011

You might be one of the many people who grind their teeth while asleep and not even know that you are doing it. It is not a trifling matter either, for it can have consequences for the health of your mouth. With the help of your local dentist you can get to the bottom of problems with teeth grinding so that it is stopped and you are able to rest assured that you are not compromising the health of your mouth.
There appear to be two main causes of what is professionally known as bruxism. Patients sometimes grind their teeth in their sleep for reasons of stress. If life is getting on top of people then this can manifest itself in all sorts of ways, teeth grinding being one of them. Therapy might be required in these cases so that the root cause is stopped.
What dentists are most concerned with are people who grind their teeth in their sleep because their bite is misaligned. In all cases of bruxism there is a risk that teeth can become physically broken down over time. Cracks might begin to appear and if the enamel is sufficiently worn away then tooth decay presents itself as a greater risk because the integrity of the tooth is less protected.
City of Leeds dentists can help put a stop to this by either fitting patients with a brace so that any alignment issues are sorted out or by making a mouth guard for the patient to wear at night. A mouth guard worn on the teeth will help take the impact out of the process of teeth grinding and stop teeth from being worn down.

Tooth and gum disease effectively defeated thanks to Central Leeds dentists

July 11th, 2011

So many of the activities that you take for granted and probably don’t even think about doing rely on you having a healthy mouth with good teeth and gums. Yet you face a daily battle to make sure that they are all in great working order. Getting into a regular routine is the key to achieving this, as is understanding how and why problems can occur.
The main enemy of good oral health is the acidic substance known as plaque. Every time you eat and drink, plaque is formed on the surfaces inside your mouth. Sugary and starchy foods are the main culprits here but substances such as fruit and fruit juice also produce high levels of plaque. The actual production of plaque cannot be avoided but you can do your best to make sure that you are removing as much of it as is humanly possible.
Brushing and flossing is the best way of doing this. Not removing plaque allows it to compromise the integrity of teeth by breaking through the enamel and producing small holes which will need to be filled before the tooth loses functionality. Gums become inflamed and diseased if they are exposed to extended contact with plaque. This can ultimately lead to tooth loss as the gums are unable to hold teeth in place anymore.
Your Central Leeds dentist is an expert in these aspects of your oral health and so it is very much worth going to see him or her on a regular basis so that your mouth can be effectively monitored. You only get one set of healthy teeth so it is a very good idea to look after them as well as you can.

Central apnea diagnosed thanks to City of Leeds dentist

July 10th, 2011

If you find that you are frequently waking up the night for reasons you can’t fathom, or even that you are unaccountable tired during the day even though it feels like you have slept all through the night, it is possible that you have some form of apnea. Because one type of apnea is caused by muscles at the rear of the mouth, your dentist can help in the diagnosis of this inconvenient condition.
Of the two types of apnea, central apnea is a great deal more serious than sleep apnea but they are both worth being vigilant against. Sleep apnea is caused by the muscles at the back of the mouth relaxing too much when the patient is asleep. The restricted flow of oxygen to the lungs causes the body to wake up as a reflex action. Sufferers might find it difficult to stay awake during the day and are more prone to traffic accidents. It can usually be solved by changing habits such as smoking and drinking or by wearing an oral device nocturnally that ensure oxygen flow.
In cases of central apnea the cause is usually related to other general health issues such as obesity or heart disease. The restricted flow of oxygen is not a result, in these cases of the muscles in the mouth, but through a deficiency in the central nervous system. Heart attacks and strokes are a risk in both types of apnea.
By diagnosing sleep apnea rather than central apnea your City of Leeds dentist can help determine which one it is that you are suffering from. In sum, it is worth keeping your dentist up to date with these kinds of thing so that if you are having trouble sleeping and keep waking up, the cause can be diagnosed properly.