Category “Dental Veneers”

Look younger with porcelain veneers from City of London dentist

August 10th, 2010

If you are concerned about your worn, discoloured or chipped teeth and think they could be spoiling your appearance, there are many cosmetic dentistry procedures you could have performed to have them repaired and restored. However, probably the most impressive are porcelain veneers. These thin ceramic caps are placed over the top of the existing teeth to completely restore their appearance and make them look even, white and healthy.

Veneers have been used for many years as a restorative dental tool but in the last few years the technology has really improved. Modern veneers are incredibly thin, often meaning that no otherwise healthy enamel has to be removed before they are fitted. Some are only as thick as a contact lens and are easily cemented over the top of the teeth with composite resin bonding.

Other new technology such as Cerec has greatly reduced the amount of time needed to manufacture and design veneers which means you could have your veneers in as little as two appointments. Veneers are capable of lasting up to twenty years if they are properly maintained with brushing and flossing.

City of London dentist are fully trained in the design and fitting of dental veneers. A well-crafted set will truly rejuvenate the appearance of a smile as well as your overall appearance. White, healthy looking teeth are subconsciously associated with youth so you could take years off your age without having to go anywhere near a surgeons knife. Ask your dentist to find out more about the possibilities of porcelain veneers at your next appointment.

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The Lumineer is a great solution for minor teeth problems, by a City of London dentist

August 8th, 2010

The Lumineer is a veneer that has been successfully used in dental practices for a few years; it is a new design of veneer that has taken a lot of the work needed to fit one out of the dental process. A City of London dentist says that the best feature of the Lumineer is that it is very thin and therefore it doesn`t require any preparation work prior to being fitted. It can be used in much the same way as a conventional veneer, and indeed it does the same job on the usual defects of a tooth that a veneer is fitted to. The problems it helps to solve are misaligned, cracked and chipped teeth; however its main use is to hide a discoloured tooth or teeth. A client can have a series of Lumineer`s fitted at one sitting, as all the dentist needs to do is to cement it into position, it takes around 20 minutes to fit one and for it to set hard. The tooth can be used in the usual manner within a few hours, and no one would even know you had a veneer on. The expense of a veneer like the Lumineer has come down a bit due to the manufacturing and fitting costs. A normal veneer involves having a lot of preparation work done to the tooth, and it is also done under a local anaesthetic, that cost is illuminated when the Lumineer is chosen to solve your tooth problem, and it`s not a day too soon.

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No more need to be ashamed of your teeth with veneers from City of London dentist

July 20th, 2010

There are many dental problems that can spoil the appearance of the teeth and make people ashamed of their smiles. In some cases this can be the source of real emotional problems that affects self-confidence and self-esteem but there are ways to improve your smile with various cosmetic dentistry treatments.

One of the most effective of these treatments involves having a set of dental veneers fitted. These are thin ceramic shells that fit over the top of the existing teeth restoring the size, colour and shape of damaged teeth. This damage could have occurred as the result of discolouration, worn enamel or even structural damage to the teeth.

The veneers are made of porcelain and will be specially designed to compliment your mouth and smile. Your City of London will construct the veneers according to dental mould or digital x-rays taken at an earlier appointment. Modern fabrication techniques have radically shortened the time it takes to make veneers and the finished product is now of a superior quality.

The veneers are cemented in place using dental bonding, a resin substance that is very hard wearing, adding another layer of protection to the teeth. The ceramic itself is also very tough and will protect the teeth from further damage. You may have seen the incredible effects possible using the latest veneer techniques on one of the many TV makeover shows that populate our screens at the moment.

Porcelain is such a good choice for veneers as it very closely resembles actual tooth enamel even to the point of being slightly transparent. This means that not only will your teeth look and feel great, but they will also look very realistic. Find out more about veneers at your dentist the next time you go for a check up appointment.

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Two decades of beautiful teeth with porcelain veneers from Central London dentist

June 18th, 2010

There are many afflictions that can affect the appearance of the teeth. They can suffer from discolouration or staining, become damaged by a physical trauma resulting in chipped or cracked teeth or even become worn due to a natural weakness of enamel. All of these conditions and many others can adversely affect the way the teeth look causing self-confidence and emotional issues, not to mention a great deal of embarrassment.

However, there are many treatments in the world of cosmetic dentistry that allow Central London dentists to treat and improve the way the teeth look. One of the most successful of these is to use porcelain veneers. These are thin ceramic shells that cover the surface of the tooth, restoring not just the colour but also the size and shape of more attractive teeth.

Porcelain veneers are constructed for each individual’s teeth, often using the very latest dental technology. Modern veneers are so thin, often about the same width as a contact lens, which means they require little if any enamel removal prior to fixing them in the mouth. This had always been the slight drawback of veneers, that they involved the removal of otherwise healthy enamel but this is no longer the case.

Porcelain veneers are capable of producing some of the most emphatic and stunning results in cosmetic dentistry, completely changing the appearance of the teeth in as little as one afternoon. For patients suffering from conditions affecting their teeth, having a new set of veneers fitted could be the most significant decision they make for their emotional well-being. A good set of porcelain veneers will last up to twenty years of properly maintained, meaning you can enjoy healthy and attractive looking teeth for the best part of two decades.

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Central London dentist provides twenty year smile with Lumineer veneers

May 16th, 2010

Sometimes our teeth can suffer from problems that spoil their appearance and make us self-conscious about our smiles. Discolouration and staining, worn tooth enamel or unevenly spaced teeth can all make the teeth look unhealthy and unattractive but there are a number of cosmetic treatments available from Central London dentists that can restore the appearance of damaged teeth.

One of the most effective ways of making teeth look healthier is to use veneers. These are very thin ceramic caps that fit over the top of your existing teeth. They will have been specifically designed for your teeth, to restore the natural and even appearance of healthy teeth. One of the most modern and effective veneers on the market is called Lumineers. These are a very thin veneers manufactured by Cerinate in the US. They are much thinner than traditional laboratory veneers but also incredibly strong. Lumineers are about the same width as a contact lens and involve little or no enamel removal prior to fitting. This can often be the case with some other veneers so that they can fit naturally over the top of existing teeth without appearing too big in the mouth.

Lumineers are so thin that they can even fit over the top of existing dental work such as crowns and veneers already in the mouth. The veneers will cover the front part of the tooth, adding an extra layer of protection against tooth decay and enamel erosion.

Not all dentists will offer Lumineers as they are required to be registered as official suppliers of Cerinate Lumineers. Ask your Central London dentist if they are Lumineer suppliers and you could benefit form the restorative powers of these very thin ceramic caps. Lumineer veneers are very durable and have been clinically proven to last up to twenty years.

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Get your smile back with porcelain veneers from Central London dentist

May 11th, 2010

Do you suffer from worn tooth enamel or badly discoloured teeth? Is this making you feel self-conscious or embarrassed about your appearance? Thousands of patients across the UK experience the same thing every day but more and more of them are being successfully treated with porcelain veneers.

Veneers are ceramic caps that fit over the top of existing teeth. They are cemented in place using a tooth coloured resin bonding for extra security and protection. Once in place, not only will veneers protect your teeth from further damage but they will also restore the cosmetic appearance. This is because porcelain veneers can be specially designed and made for your individual teeth. Your Central London dentist will take dental moulds and x-rays of your teeth (although this is being replaced with digital x-rays and three-dimensional imaging) so that they can design well-fitting and durable veneers.

In years gone by, it may have been necessary to remove a certain amount of tooth enamel prior to application but most modern veneers are so thin that this is no longer necessary. This also means that many veneer treatments are now removable making replacement veneers less of an issue.

Veneers can also be used to treat patients who suffer from slightly crooked or unevenly spaced teeth. They are also ideal for chipped, cracked or broken teeth. They can be used individually but are more commonly used as a whole dental arc restoration. Modern technology and aesthetic requirements have made porcelain veneers one of the most desirable ways to restore the appearance of teeth. Although they can be expensive, is there really a price to be put on being confident and happy with your smile?

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A London W1 dentist speaks about the procedure of having veneers fitted

February 2nd, 2010

Almost everyone has a veneer in their house, usually in the form of a piece of furniture. It is a sliver of natural wood that is fitted and polished over less inferior woods, to make it appear as if the whole piece is solid. That is exactly what a tooth veneer is says a London W1 dentist, usually a patient will consult their dentist to see if a veneer will cure a problem they have with a tooth, or a whole row in some cases. These problems can be anything from a discoloured tooth to a misshapen or even chipped one. The dentist will examine the tooth and see if it is a good candidate for a veneer, they may recommend a crown instead. If the patient is a good candidate then a mould is made of the tooth, from this the veneer is sculptured and coloured to fit over the problem tooth, and also to fit in colour-wise with the other teeth. A fitting is then done to make sure all is fine, and some fine tuning may be necessary to make the veneer more natural. Then the dentist is ready to fit it, they will skim a top layer of enamel off the offending tooth and simply cement the veneer onto the tooth. If the veneer becomes damaged by a crack or chip, then it is easily replaced as it can not be repaired in most cases. The cost has come done a lot in recent years with more people opting for this simple solution to dental problems. Little or no discomfort is felt either during or after the procedure, the patient may feel a little strange with the new tooth, so to speak, but the mouth will generally get used to it after a few days, all in all a simple and quick solution to what used to be a major dental problem.

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Brand new smile today with porcelain veneers from Central London dentist

December 10th, 2009

Wafer-thin porcelain veneers are one of cosmetic dentistry’s more recent inventions. The veneers are bonded onto the front of existing teeth with composite resin to restore the appearance of cracked, chipped or badly discoloured teeth. They are rapidly becoming one of the most common cosmetic dentistry treatments with Central London dentists because of the stunning results they produce and the incredible speed and minimal fuss of treatment.

The science behind veneers is quite simple. Although the porcelain veneer itself is quite brittle, when bonded onto the surface of the tooth it becomes incredibly strong. Just like if you tried to snap one twig it would be simple but if you tried to snap twenty bound together it becomes almost impossible. The veneers are bonded using tooth coloured dental bonding, a substance that has been used for many years by dentists to repair damaged teeth and fill dental cavities. The bonding firmly secures the veneer and also adds another layer of protection to the tooth underneath.

Porcelain veneers have several very important advantages. Firstly, they appear very life-like as porcelain is very similar to tooth enamel with its slightly translucent appearance. Secondly, porcelain veneers resist staining because its surface is ceramic, like glass.

Veneers are increasingly being made using the latest computer aided technology, which has significantly reduced manufacturing time. Each veneer can now be made in as little as six minutes and fitted in only a little longer. It is possible to fix a whole dental arc of veneers in only one appointment, meaning you could have a brand new, healthy looking smile in just one afternoon with no pain and no fuss

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Brand new teeth today with porcelain veneers from London W1 dentist

November 23rd, 2009

Porcelain veneers are one of the most realistic and elegant of all the cosmetic dentistry treatments. Veneers are incredibly thin tooth-shaped caps that are cemented over existing teeth to disguise dental repair work and defects such as discolouration. Veneers can be used individually or as part of a complete renovation of the dental arc.

The discolouration of teeth can be due to a number of factors. It could be the result of a hereditary condition or medication for another disease. Some patient’s teeth are discoloured by lifestyle factors such as smoking or drinking coffee or red wine. However, by far the most common cause for discolouration is age. Just as we lose our natural hair colour over time, so do we lose the natural colour of the teeth. Stained enamel cannot be cleaned so the options are bleaching or veneers. Many people find teeth whitening procedures ineffective but a set of porcelain veneers will almost certainly produce a stunning effect. A row of dental veneers will also be suitable to restore the appearance of worn or unevenly spaced teeth.

Teeth that become damaged either as the result of dental trauma or tooth decay can also be repaired using porcelain veneers. Chipped, cracked or broken teeth can be very painful and also destroy the structural integrity of the tooth. Once repaired it may be necessary to cap the tooth with a veneer for structural support and to protect the tooth form further damage.

Modern veneers are incredibly thin with some of the latest being the same width as a contact lens. Because they are so thin it is now unnecessary for dentists to remove tooth enamel prior to application. This also means that veneers are now removable without causing further damage to the existing teeth.

The manufacture of porcelain veneers has been dramatically affected by the introduction of new technology. In the past, porcelain veneers needed to be measured using a system of dental moulds and x-rays. These were time-consuming processes, as was the laboratory conditions needed for their manufacture. Today, by using the latest in 3D imaging and digital x-rays, a dentist can use a computer to design and manufacture a porcelain veneer in as little as six minutes. This has significantly reduced treatment times and discomfort for patients.

It is now possible for London W1 dentist to design, manufacture and fit a whole dental arc of porcelain veneers in an afternoon. You could have a completely new and youthful set of teeth in just one day. Ask a London W1 dentist about the latest in porcelain veneer technology.

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Worn teeth replaced with porcelain veneers from City of London dentist

October 10th, 2009

For patients who have badly discoloured or worn teeth there are a number of cosmetic dentistry treatments to remedy the problem. For discoloured teeth the dentist will be able to try a number of whitening procedures, or perhaps thinly applied dental bonding. Dental bonding can also be used to correct the appearance of worn or unevenly spaced teeth. However, in some cases, the existing damage to teeth is so severe that the best option is to cover it altogether with veneers.

In the past veneers have been clunky and unrealistic but with advancement in dental technology over the last twenty years, today’s veneers are incredibly thin, translucent porcelain caps that look just like real teeth. Manufactured using the very latest in computer aided design and manufacturing, dentists can create 3D images of the patient’s teeth on the computer from which to design the veneers. The introduction of digital x-rays has made this possible and also reduced length of waiting and appointment times.

Porcelain veneers can be as thin as a contact lens but still incredibly hard wearing. Although the porcelain itself is quite brittle, when it is cemented to the base structure of the teeth it becomes instantly tough. Veneers act as a shell fitting around the existing teeth to completely transform its cosmetic appearance in seconds. But they are not just used for cosmetic purposes. Veneers can also be used to cap chipped, cracked or broken teeth. Again if the dentist is unable to fix the teeth with regular dental bonding, a veneer may be used to protect the tooth from further damage and sure up its structural integrity.

Manufacturing and fitting veneers used to be a lengthy and complex procedure. Just making veneers in the laboratory would take weeks on end. With the new technology, certain veneers can be designed and fitted in the same afternoon. CEREC veneers (which stands for Ceramic Reconstruction) can be designed and fitted in one four-hour appointment.

To fit a veneer, the dentist would usually have to grind down the existing teeth to accommodate the porcelain and the bonding cement. New Lumineer veneers are so thin that they can fit over existing teeth without preparation. In fact they are so thin they can even fit over existing veneers.

Porcelain veneer technology has come a long way. They are now one of the preferred, by dentists and patients alike, of the cosmetic dental procedures. They can have an enormous impact on the appearance of teeth in such a short space of time. Ask a City of London dentist about porcelain veneers.

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