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A Lighter Dental Shade Of Pale With Classy Leeds Crowns

Sunday, October 12th, 2014

585811_blogAt 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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Wake Up To White Filling Wonderland In Leeds

Tuesday, September 16th, 2014

4756357_blogAre you sick of spotting silver fillings in photos or wondering about safer alternatives to mercury fillings? If so, we can offer white fillings to repair and strengthen your teeth with minimal aesthetic impact.

What are white fillings?

White fillings are a modern alternative to mercury amalgam fillings; they are used to fill cavities, small holes, in the teeth. White fillings are made from dental composite, which is designed to match the colour of the tooth. Composite is soft and malleable and it is hardened on exposure to light; this means it can be moulded to fit the cavity perfectly before it is set.

White fillings are becoming increasingly popular because they are much more aesthetically pleasing than silver fillings and they are also safer and better for the environment.

Can I get my mercury fillings replaced?

Yes! We will be happy to replace existing metal fillings with new white fillings, as well as fitting white fillings for the first time.

What are the benefits of a filling?

Fillings are restorations, which are designed to make a tooth stronger when there is a cavity. Cavities are holes, which weaken the structure of the teeth; they are caused by bacteria and once there is a hole in the tooth, there is a risk of infection spreading to other parts of the tooth. The filling strengthens the tooth, but it is also protects it from further infection.

How long do fillings last?

The design and technology behind dental materials is advancing all the time and white fillings are now extremely durable. If the tooth is well looked-after they should last for several years.

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Dental Decay? We Have The Right Treatments For You in LS1

Sunday, June 1st, 2014

1787127_blogDecay is one of the most common preventable illnesses among children and adults in the UK. If you have a cavity, we have the solution. We can restore your tooth and reduce your risk of further infection in no time!

Fillings

We use fillings to fill cavities and strengthen the teeth when they have been affected by decay. Cavities form when acids released by bacteria in plaque nibble away at the protective enamel, eroding it and making it thinner and weaker. Eventually, a hole can form in the enamel and this is known as a cavity. Once there is a cavity, there is a risk that bacteria can spread to other parts of the tooth and this increases the chances of further decay and dental abscesses.

Fillings help to stop the spread of infection and we use white fillings to restore the teeth without impacting on the look of your smile. White fillings are made from dental composite, which can be matched to your natural tooth shade and shaped to fit the cavity perfectly; once the composite is in place, it is then hardened using a powerful light source. This process takes a minute and you won’t feel any pain.

We carry out treatment under local anaesthetic so you won’t feel a thing during treatment.

We are happy to replace existing metal amalgam fillings with white fillings or to fit new white fillings.

Preventing decay

We are also on hand to offer advice about preventing decay. We recommend following these simple steps: eat well and avoid sugary foods and drinks, brush your teeth twice a day and floss regularly and keep up with your regular dental check-ups.

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Sense and Sensitivity: Don’t Be A Prude When It Comes To Oral Care

Wednesday, April 30th, 2014

18625013If you long to bite into a crisp apple or enjoy an ice lolly this summer without wincing, you’re not alone. Thousands of people in the UK suffer from sensitive teeth and with summer fast approaching and the lure of ice cream and cold drinks increasingly apparent, now is the perfect time to see your dentist.

Sensitivity occurs when the enamel, the hard outer layer of the teeth, becomes worn, weakened or damaged. Beneath the enamel, lays the dentin, which contains the pulp, the living tissue of the tooth. The pulp contains nerves and blood vessels and this is why you feel pain and discomfort when the dentin is exposed.

Most people find that they suffer increased sensitivity when they sip on hot or cold drinks or eat piping hot or cold food. It is also common to experience pain when your teeth come into contact with cold air.

If you have sensitive teeth, there are treatments and products that can help. You can buy specially designed toothpastes, which provide relief for sensitivity and help to protect the enamel, and we can also examine your mouth to check for problems, such as cavities. If you have a cavity, we will fill the tooth and this should hopefully help you to feel more comfortable.

We recommend adopting a preventative approach and trying to protect your enamel whenever possible. Avoid eating and drinking sugary and acidic foods, especially between meals and wait an hour before you brush your teeth if you have eaten. Once the enamel is worn, there is no way of replacing it, as it cannot be regenerated by the body, so it’s really important to try your best to look after it!

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Guard against the dangers of reversible pulpitis with visits to dentists in central Leeds

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Every tooth in your mouth is a hollow chamber that contains an amount of materials that are important to the health of the tooth. In certain circumstances this material can become compromised and treatment might be required to save the tooth. This is called pulpitis and dentists in central Leeds are experts at spotting the signs of the condition and dealing with it.
There are basically two types of pulpitis and the designation concerns how far advanced the condition is. Reversible pulpitis can still be dealt with the dentist but if the condition has existed for some time then it might be irreversible.
It is common for pulpitis to occur because of a cavity in the tooth that is allowing outside elements to interfere with the pulp. You will know that you are suffering from pulpitis in one of your teeth if it is unduly sensitive to changes in temperature or even simply to the touch. It is vital that the cavity is filled and dentists usually use cosmetic bonding techniques to do so. If the pulpitis is reversible then the pulp will be able to heal itself once the cavity is filled, stopping the exposure.
Your dentist might need to take an x-ray of the tooth in order to get an appreciation of the situation inside the tooth. If the pulp is severely affected then root canal treatment can be administered, allowing the dentist to clear the pulp chamber of infected material and return it to health.

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Central Leeds dentists saves patient’s tooth with root canal treatment

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Despite having a reputation as one of the most feared and painful dental procedures, a root canal treatment is also one of the most useful and can mean the difference between keeping a tooth and losing it. A successful root canal treatment can also eliminate the need for extensive dental treatment in the future, which could save you a lot of time, money and most importantly, pain.

Root canals are necessary when a tooth has become infected and is either dying or already dead. In either case the pulp needs to be extracted from the centre of the tooth and replaced with a filling and possibly a crown. The removal of this infection will hopefully stop the spread of infection to other teeth. Root canals can also be used to remove painful tooth abscesses caused by infections.

The pulp and root of the tooth is where the extremely sensitive nerve endings are found, which is why root canals are considered to be painful, but with the correct anaesthetic there is no reason it should be any more painful than a regular filling. More than that, the removal of the infection and sealing of the cavity will prevent any further pain occurring in the tooth.

Once the dentist has numbed the gums with a jelly, he will then anaesthetize the area so that there is no feeling in the teeth, gums or soft tissue. They can then set about removing the infected pulp and filling the cavity with medicine and filling material. This is then sealed with a root canal cap, and a crown may possibly placed on top to preserve the integrity of the tooth.

Root canals are often the only option available to the dentist to save the tooth. If an infected tooth is not treated it will eventually die and fall out and may spread the infection to the other teeth. Bacteria form infected teeth can also enter the bloodstream causing further, more general, health complications and even heart disease.

If you are suffering form a toothache, or think you may have an infected tooth, consult a Central Leeds dentist as soon as possible and you might be able to prevent any further pain with a root canal treatment.

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