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Why We Need to Replace Missing Teeth

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

3708143_blogWhile it can be distressing to lose a tooth or a number of teeth, there are many effective replacement treatments available today. We are delighted to offer a range of tooth restoration and replacement methods including dental bridges, dentures, mini implants and dental implants.

Why is it beneficial for replace missing teeth?

Losing even a single tooth can have far-reaching implications. The aesthetic of the smile is altered, there’s a risk of neighbouring teeth moving out of position and you may suffer from a lack of confidence, especially in situations where your smile is visible to a lot of people. Missing teeth can also increase the risk of dental infection, make it difficult to eat certain foods and affect speech and pronunciation.

Replacing missing teeth not only restores the aesthetic of a beautiful smile, it also makes it possible to enjoy a wider range of foods, improves speech and gives you greater confidence. Tooth replacements can also benefit the remaining teeth and help to reduce the risk of dental disease.

Tooth replacement options

We offer modern dentures, highly effective dental implants and hassle-free dental bridges to restore beautiful, functional smiles. Dentures are a very popular tried and tested method for replacing a number of lost teeth and the process is simple. Bridges are easy and affordable and treatment only takes around 2 weeks. This is a good option for patients who have single missing tooth or a small number of lost teeth. Implants are a long-term option and they are growing in popularity. They are the most expensive treatment option, but they do last for many years and provide the best results.

If you have missing teeth and you would like more information or to discuss your dental needs with an expert dentist, call us today and book an appointment.

 

Using CT Scanning Equipment to Treat Dental Patients

Sunday, March 8th, 2015

585811_blogWe pride ourselves on offering our patients treatment that uses the very latest technology here at City Dental Leeds, and we are thrilled to own an advanced CT scanner at the practice. This scanner provides effective and accurate care for patients in and beyond the city of Leeds.

What are CT scans?

CT (computerised tomography) scans are commonly used in medical practice and are increasingly gaining recognition in modern dentistry. The scanners create highly detailed images of the inside of the human body and are instrumental in the diagnosis, management and treatment of a number of health conditions.

Our CT scanner is used primarily for dental implant treatment. The images produced by the scanner allow us to accurately find the best implant placement sites and guide us during the implant fitting procedure.

Sometimes, we also use the scanner at the consultation stage to assess patient suitability for treatment. Using a CT scanner we can judge the strength and thickness of bone tissue and determine whether it can support an implant.

Additionally, we can use images from a CT scan to show patients how treatment works and what it entails. Being able to see detailed images allows us to give you a higher level of understanding about what goes on during the implant process.

Preparation for a CT scan

If you’re having a CT scan, we will explain what’s going to happen and answer all of your questions. The scan will not cause any discomfort, all you have to do is lie as still as you can for about 15 minutes. Before the scan commences, you will be asked to remove any jewellery, scarves and glasses. The images will be ready after the scan so that we can assess them and talk to you about the treatment process.