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Solving the problem of tooth loss: Dental Bridges in Central Leeds

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

There are several ways you can solve the problem of tooth loss in central Leeds and you need to as well to maintain your oral health. Losing a tooth can leave you vulnerable to infection; your other teeth could start to move and this could begin to affect the occlusion or bite and put unnecessary stress on your jaw joints. On top of this, your smile will be affected as well. Dental bridges have been around for years now and offer one of the most secure ways to overcome tooth loss. They have however evolved quite considerably over the years and the main reason for this has been the introduction of the mini dental implant into the mix. Some bridges used to be bonded to surrounding teeth with wires and resin, though these have rather taken a back seat as the implant has started to be used. The more prestigious bridge is used to replace a tooth that has been lost among a line of teeth; it is a new tooth bonded between two crowns. Then the crowns are cemented onto the two prepared teeth that sit either side of the gap. This can also be used to replace several teeth but it will require anchoring in the middle with an implant. This style of bridge can be used in different incarnations depending on where the tooth/teeth have gone missing, but it always has the implant to fall back on for strength making it one of the most durable answers to tooth loss that you can buy.

How Central Leeds adopted the Dental Bridge

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

Tooth loss can come as one hell of a shock, however it has happened, but it is a time to be strong too so that you can focus on getting your loss replaced as quickly as possible. Aside from the way the loss may affect your smile, you need to consider your oral health too. A gap will mean that the teeth around it may have the tendency to move and it is the easiest time for infection to set in. Getting the hole plugged up is essential and one of the best options around in centralLeedsis the dental bridge. This technology has moved forward over the past decade with the introduction of the mini-implant into the mix. The most popular bridge around is one where the new tooth sits between two crowns that are glued onto the teeth either side of the hole. This can stretch to a gap of up to three teeth and it is anchored in the middle with the implant. Similarly, tooth lost at the rear of the mouth also uses an implant as the anchor post and the bridge comes from that and is glued onto the first tooth it comes across. Bridges because of the implant have become stronger and can give you a good 20 years of service. All you have to do is get the hang of cleaning them as it can be a little hard at first.

Central Leeds dentist replaces tooth with dental implant

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

3177562_blogWe all want a beautiful smile full of shiny white, straight teeth. It can make you feel confident and comfortable with your appearance. Similarly, a flawed smile can be the source of great embarrassment and self-confidence issues. This is never more true than for patients with missing teeth. A missing tooth, whether cause by sporting injury or tooth decay, carries with it a certain stigma that most of us would probably wish to avoid.

There are also physiological reasons why a missing tooth can be a problem. When a tooth is missing form the tooth line it can cause all the other teeth to lean into the space. This can cause interruptions with bite that can be irritating and even lead to painful conditions called TMJs. Teeth also act as rigid supports for facial muscles and if missing can cause the facial muscles to sag giving a sunken appearance that causes patients to look much older. However, there are several artificial dental substitutes which can be used to replace a missing tooth.

The most realistic and sturdy of all of these is called a dental implant. Although a slightly more complex procedure than a partial denture or a dental bridge, an implant provides the most realistic alternative to a natural tooth. A dental implant is a small cylindrical screw that is anchored directly into the jawbone. A post is then attached to this and then finally a dental crown. Because the implant is anchored to the bone it is very solid and provides a level of stability only beaten by a real tooth. This means that patients have an added feeling of security over the more fragile dentures and bridges. It also means patients are not prohibited from eating certain foods they might be with other dental substitutes.

After the screw has been implanted it will need to be left for several weeks to allow the bones and gums to fuse with the implant in a process called osseointergration. This requires the jawbone to be in a good condition and means that certain patients may not be suitable for dental implants.

If you are suffering form lost confidence due to a missing tooth, or feel that your existing teeth may be affected, consult a Central Leeds dentist and ask about dental implants.