Many people of a certain generation will be aware of the way that cavities in teeth used to be filled up. Dentists had little option but to fill cavities using metal and the results were not often as one might desire. Dentists found the metal difficult to work with and the fillings could sometimes fail, especially in the long term. For patients the results were rather unsightly.
This has all changed thanks to the new way that dentists can fill cavities. Cavities are holes which are formed in the enamel of your teeth as a result of the erosion powers of plaque. Brushing and flossing ought to remove most plaque from teeth and make cavities unlikely but lapses in oral hygiene, a period of poor health generally or poor dietary choices can lead to cavities in teeth. They need to be filled in order to save the tooth from failing.
Dentists do not have to use metal anymore for fillings, instead they use a technique called cosmetic bonding that is far more preferable for dentists and patients alike. Cosmetic bonding involves filling cavities with a dental substance that is much easier to work with and looks better. Because it is not metal and therefore much more malleable, cosmetic bonding can be carried out with a high degree of accuracy and with far less chance of failure. Unlike when using metal, dentists can tailor the colour of the cosmetic bonding so that it matches the rest of the tooth.
If you’ve got cavities then you should speak to your dentist in Central Leeds about the benefits of cosmetic bonding. Cosmetic bonding can also be used to replace existing metal fillings and many patients are choosing to say good bye to the unpopular dark patches of metal that have blighted their appearance.
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.
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.
If you have cavities in your teeth you needn’t worry anymore about having to have them filled with unsightly metal cavities. New cosmetic bonding techniques which are becoming increasingly widespread and available are now being used by dentists for this purpose and are far more discreet and durable than their metal counterparts.
The good news is that metal fillings are no longer the only option for you if you are suffering from cavities in your teeth. These small holes can occur as the result of sustained attack from plaque that has broken down the protective layer of enamel on your teeth. It is important that they are filled so that your nerves are not able to be compromised and your teeth begin to decay fully.
It’s very easy in Leeds to get drawn into the lure of having to get expensive dental treatment to restore that wonderful smile to your mouth when, frankly, it’s not always necessary and there are a lot cheaper and less complicated methods out there to fix your teeth. It’s great to have a healthy and good looking mouth and it can be a great source of self esteem and confidence, but over time, teeth can start to look tired; they can get chipped or cracked, decay can set, gaps can appear, teeth can become stained. This could be the time to consider cosmetic bonding. Much of the treatment can be carried out with a local anaesthetic, using resins to repair any damage. Once the problem area is diagnosed, it is treated with an etching solution and then a series of resin layers are built up on the tooth until restored. Finally the tooth/teeth are sculptured and polished. The beauty of this treatment is not only its simplicity, but the cost. Choosing cosmetic bonding can come in at a third of the price, avoiding the more expensive options of veneers or crowns. It can restore the niggling little looks in the mouth and can be used to replace those more ‘uglier’ silver fillings.
There is no need to be ashamed of your personal appearance, especially your teeth. If you are wary of smiling because of your old metallic fillings or suffer from the pain of cavities, cosmetic bonding is for you. Advances in technology mean that the days of unsightly metal fillings are at an end. In just a single session you can have a perfect smile thanks to cosmetic bonding techniques which allow cavities to be filled with tooth-coloured composite.
