Maybe you don’t even really think about it anymore or maybe it is on your mind constantly, eroding your self esteem gradually. But when you look in the mirror and see a chipped, cracked or badly discoloured tooth, surely you have a desire to spirit it away. Feeling that your smile is nice to look at is a really important facet of being comfortable in your own skin and making other people feel at ease in your company.
You can improve the look of your smile by covering up your unsightly cracked teeth in an affordable and swift fashion now. Porcelain veneers are the ideal way to achieve this and they are widely available in British dental surgeries. They represent a simple solution to a problem in that they are basically thin strips of porcelain that are secured onto the front of teeth which are cracked or chipped but still functional.
Porcelain has become the preferred material of choice for dental veneers because it is still strong even in small quantities and does not stain. Thanks to the digital technology while proliferates modern dental surgeries you can have a porcelain dental veneer fitted in just one short session at your dentist. Porcelain veneers are affordable too.
There are several different brands of porcelain veneer on the market now and your Leeds dentist will be able to tell you all about them and help you make a choice. They vary in price but also in their lifespan with some lasting only three years while others expected to be functional for twenty years. Whichever porcelain veneer you choose you can be sure that you will begin to feel the benefits of self confidence as soon as you step out of the surgery and start showing off your smile.
It’s not often that something comes along for dentists in the city of Leeds that not only gives them a certain amount of chic, cool and kudos, but is spot on for the customers too. Stand up CEREC and take a bow! We live in an extremely ‘want it now’ society and this treatment delivers it ‘now’. When it comes to hiding the age of your teeth (and you with it!), more and more of us, are turning to cosmetic dentistry to save our bacon and turn back the years. Veneers have always been a popular choice as they cover everything up, from gaps and receding gums, to discoloured, worn and cracked teeth. They have also spawned a range of hybrids such as Lumineers- all designed to do the same job. Crowns and bridges also get your mouth in to shape beautifully. Thing is, it normally took about 4 weeks to complete all of these treatments because the parts had to be sent off for from some lab miles away. Not anymore! With CEREC, these parts can be made whilst the dentist is getting you ready for your fitting. You go in, have a couple digital photo’s taken that are fed into a machine, that then manufactures your parts on the spot. 2 hours later, you hit the streets smiling like a film legend. Perfect if you have a pressing engagement scheduled for that day. Best of all, any problems with the fitting can be rectified on the spot and it costs as much as the as the old 4 week long treatments.
There are probably a few things that you’d like to change about your appearance. Some of these changes are possible and some of them are probably impossible. Making yourself taller or shorter is probably not something that is likely to be able to be achieved. If you would like to change the look of your smile, however, there are many options available to you and you ought to ask your Central Leeds dentist all about them.
Having the perfect smile is something that most people would say they would like. It is one of the first things that people notice about you and can affect the initial impressions you make on someone when meeting them for the first time. What to do then if you have a cracked or chipped tooth and are worried about how it looks?
First impressions count in Leeds- whether you are swinging a deal or chatting someone up and as soon as you open your mouth, the first thing a person sees is your teeth If you are suffering from worn and tired looking teeth that are discoloured or chipped, it’s not a good first impression that you leave and in the long term, it can affect your overall self esteem. So if you have a few pounds to spare, you may like to seriously consider shelling out on a new smile by getting some veneers because not only are they versatile and strong wearing, they can put the glitz back in your mouth. Porcelain veneers are the favourite choice on offer right now. These wafer thin beauties are easy to make and fit- They can be colour toned to match the rest of your teeth and give off a very natural sheen in the mouth. Once you’ve decided to have the treatment, your dentist will remove the original enamel from your teeth and take an impression from which the veneers can made. Normally the imprints would be sent off to a lab to make the new fitting, unless you choose CEREC- which allows the new veneer to be made on site and fitted within the hour. Once you have got them back they are simply cemented into place. Lumineers are similar to veneers, a lot thinner and fitted in a similar way, except there is no removal of the tooth enamel. If you treat them with respect, they can last you up to 10 years, but it’s what they do for your smile makes them a very desirable option.
Dental decay in central Leeds will affect most of us at some point in our lives, from childhood through to old age and if the teeth get really bad, chances are it’s going to cost a lot of money to put right- all dental work comes at a price from veneers to implants, so in the case of bad teeth, prevention is much more preferable to cure. In all cases in the mouth, problems start to arise because of poor oral hygiene and poor dietary habits. Sugars, starches smoking and excessive drinking can lead to a breakdown of saliva in the mouth and allow bacteria to develop into plaque- this in turn leads to gum disease from which cavities can form. All good hygiene starts at home, from what toothbrush and paste you choose, to mouthwashes and flosses. A regular hygiene program is a good start to fending off bad teeth. But don’t get complacent by thinking this eliminates the need to see your dentist regularly. Dentists can see things you have overlooked; a simple x-ray can identify decay and caries early on. They will remove any build up of plaque or tartar and repair the teeth. It’s also the best opportunity to get advice on your own hygiene programs. Bad teeth are also ugly, and that in itself can lead to all manner of issues arising.
Having a perfectly sparkling, white smile can give your confidence a great boost. Just think of how much easier social occasions are when you can smile with pride and show off your teeth. Unfortunately, many of us have dull, stained or chipped, broken down teeth and this might lead to you hiding your smile away.
In central Leeds, it very easy to put-off a visit to the dentist and instead, concentrate on much more pressing matters. In fact, going to the dentist can be seen as quite an inconvenient chore by some of us, opting instead to leave it until there’s a problem. But going to the dentist is not just about having treatment; sure enough, the dentist will clean your teeth, combat any signs disease and decay, remove plaque and advise you on how to avoid any problems in the future. But a visit should also be seen as a chance to discuss any issues that have concerned you since your last visit, such as oral hygiene (brushes, pastes and mouth washes), dietary habits or talk about possible cosmetic work. Doesn’t sound too drastic an idea now, does it, for ignore check-ups at your peril. Complications can spiral out of control very quickly in the mouth. Something as simple as poor hygiene, can lead to bacteria building up, developing into plaque, gum disease cavities and eventually tooth loss. If you wait for a problem to arise before you get it checked out, chances are, the problem has been building for some time, meaning that it may require complex and expensive treatment to rectify. And the implications of missing regular check-ups go even deeper. An unhealthy mouth can lead to an unhealthy head and body. Badly looked after teeth can lead to problems in the eyes, ears and neck, and can cause repertory, heart, blood and digestive problems….and to think the average check-up only takes 10 minutes!
Over time the colour of your teeth fades and you may experience gaps in your smile. This is as unavoidable as the greying of hair. But having the perfect smile is vital for boosting self-esteem. New Lumineer veneers can reshape your smile and give you the confidence that a winning smile allows by using the latest patented technology to increase efficiency.
Imagine being able to have your false tooth fitted in a single visit to your dentist. In the past this process could take a fortnight or more, but CEREC technology has changed all that, allowing dentists to design, construct and fit new crowns, veneers, onlays and underlays in just one session. Achieve lasting results with this efficient procedure available in the City of Leeds.
