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The incredible advances of cosmetic dentistry at Central London dentist

September 5th, 2010

In the modern world, looking your best is more important than ever. This is not just because appearances matter more but because looking good also helps you to be more comfortable with yourself and more self-confident. Being embarrassed about a certain part of your body can be very difficult, especially if it is one you can’t cover up, such as your teeth.

Fortunately, there are now many cosmetic dentistry procedures that you can use to improve the appearance of your teeth without it costing you a fortune. This is because modern techniques combined with a greater supply and demand have opened up the cosmetic dentistry market to more and more people. It is now possible to have a cosmetic dentistry procedure carried out for less than a hundred pounds.

Cosmetic dentistry comes in many forms. You have the option of having the surfaces of the teeth improved by teeth whitening or cosmetic bonding or more structural work such as porcelain veneers and dental crowns. Whatever you feel uncomfortable about when you think of your teeth you can rest assured that there is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can improve the way they look.

As well as these common procedures, Central London dentists also offer more specialist treatments such as gum contouring and chair-side dentistry. These procedures utilise the very latest in technological advances to improve the appearance of the teeth. Chair-side dentistry, often known by its brand name Cerec, allows the dentist to make visually stunning improvements to the teeth in as little as one appointment.

There is no longer any need to be ashamed of your teeth. Speak to your dentist about the many cosmetic procedures and treatments that are available right now for you to choose from.

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Don’t wait until it’s too late: preventative dentistry from West London dentist

July 18th, 2010

The role of the dentist: to repair our teeth when something goes wrong or when we are suffering pain. That seems to be the conventional opinion of the dentist but over recent years a new form of dentistry has emerged that has revolutionised the way we think about our teeth. Working on the premise that prevention is better than cure, this new kind of preventative dentistry aims to stop dental and periodontal problems occurring in the first instance.

The first stage of preventative dentistry is to book yourself an appointment with a West London dentist. At this stage the dentist will examine your teeth for any signs of damage or disease. At your next appointment, the dentist will make any necessary repairs, fill any cavities and restore any broken or chipped teeth with dental bonding. They can also repair any discolouration with dental bonding. Once the teeth are fixed and adequately protected against the elements which damage them, it is then the turn of the dental hygienist to clean and restore the appearance of the teeth.

They accomplish this using a series of treatments called scaling and polishing. This involves scraping the teeth to rid them of any bacteria and plaque that might still be hanging on. The teeth are then polished so that it is harder for bacteria to stick to the teeth.

Your dentist and hygienist will have worked together to come up with a plan to keep your teeth clean that involves sticking to a hygiene routine. This, if followed well and with regular check ups should keep the teeth clean and free from plaque and protect them in the future. Don’t wait until it’s too late to do something about your teeth, prevent the problems in the first instance.

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The many uses of dental crowns explained by London W1 dentist

June 8th, 2010

Tooth decay and gum disease can cause significant damage to the teeth that can be very painful and unpleasant. When decay gets to a certain point, it can no longer be treated with improved cleaning and a dental filling. If the tooth has been sufficiently damaged it will need further protection in the shape of a dental crown. The same is also true of a tooth that has been damaged as the result of a dental trauma. Chips or cracks that cannot be repaired with dental bonding will need to be protected with a dental crown.

Dental crowns are ceramic or metal (or both) caps that fit over the whole part of the tooth that protrudes above the gum. It is the cemented in place and in this way protects the tooth from further damage and attack form plaque and bacteria. Dental crowns have been used for many years to protect the teeth. They last between ten and twenty years depending on how well they are cared for.

The manufacture of dental crowns used to involve taking several dental moulds and x-rays and then gradually building it up out of layers of porcelain. Some dentists still use this method but new technology called Cerec uses digital x-rays and three-dimensional imaging to allow a computer-guided mill to sculpt the new crown in a matter of minutes. This new technology has also improved the accuracy of treatment as well as speeding up treatment times for all patients. Ask a London W1 dentist for more information about dental crowns.

Dental crowns can also be used to protect teeth after root canal treatments. The dentist will apply the crown to protect the tooth from becoming infected again and against further damage due to a weakening of tooth structure.

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City of London dentist uses cosmetic bonding to repair broken teeth

June 6th, 2010

There are many cosmetic dentistry procedures that use complex procedures to produce stunning results. Porcelain veneers for example use ceramic caps cemented to the teeth to completely restore the appearance of worn, discoloured or uneven teeth. But one of the most widely used and most favoured cosmetic dentistry treatments is also one of the simplest.

Cosmetic bonding is made up of a composite resin that is mixed to closely resemble the colour of the existing tooth enamel. When satisfied with the colour of the resin, the dentist can then apply it to the necessary area of the teeth in a number of different ways to improve the cosmetic appearance.

One of the most common uses for cosmetic bonding is to fill dental cavities. Unlike traditional filling material, which is made of silver amalgam and is metallic in appearance, bonding looks like real tooth enamel and is much more aesthetically pleasing. Bonding can be used in a similar way to repair teeth that have been damaged by cracks or chips. The bonding is sculpted to the desired shape before it is set firm with the heat of a dental laser. This makes the bonding firm and protects the teeth from further damage while restoring its appearance.

Cosmetic bonding is also widely used in other ways, for example, as part of the veneer process to cement the veneer or dental crown into place. However, it can also be used as a substitute for veneers, being thinly applied to the surface of the teeth to cover any areas of discolouration or make the teeth appear more even. This is just as effective and also significantly cheaper than porcelain veneers. City of London dentists are widely skilled in all the areas and uses of cosmetic bonding and can advise you on how it could benefit the appearance of your teeth.

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New technology at City of London dentist opens doors for many new dental treatments

March 17th, 2010

The array of dental procedures available at City of London dentists has been growing almost exponentially over the last decade as new technology opens up the possibility of dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. New technology and new equipment means that even many standard procedures can now be carried out quicker and safer, and most importantly, less painfully.

Standard dental treatment for gum disease and dental decay is still top of the agenda for most dentists but improvements in treatment have made even this easier for patients. The old-style silver amalgam fillings have been replaced by the safer, tooth coloured dental bonding fillings, which work just as well but do not ruin the appearance of teeth. Other classic dental restorations such as crowns and veneers have been revolutionised by new technology such as digital x-rays and computer-aided manufacture. The rise of chair-side restoration means that crowns and veneers can now be designed, manufactured and fitted in a single appointment, an incredible leap forward and an idea of the potential future of dentistry.

Dental lasers have also been introduced over the last few years replacing many surgical implements such as the dreaded scalpel. Lasers can be used to sculpt gum tissue, harden bonding and even in the cavity filling and root canal treatments to replace the dentist drill. The many advantages of lasers include the sterilisation effect of heat which reduces the chances of infection and speeds recovery.

All of this new technology and much more is being used to improve dental treatment to make treatment better for the patients. If you have not visited a dentist for some time it is a good idea to make an appointment to see what new possibilities there are to improve the appearance and condition of your teeth.

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Porcelain dental crown from City of London dentist saves patient’s tooth

November 15th, 2009

A dental crown is a ceramic cap that is cemented over an existing tooth to repair damage or to restore its cosmetic appearance. It is most commonly used to cap teeth that have been filled or to protect teeth broken as the result of a head trauma.

There are many ways a tooth can be damaged. Sporting injuries account for up to 50 per cent of dental injuries. Dentists advise wearing a mouth guard when playing any sport with a high level of physical contact or that can involve any kind of collision. However it is still common for teeth to be chipped, cracked or broken when playing sport. Teeth are also commonly damaged in motor vehicle accidents or from simply accidentally chewing on hard food. Damage to teeth will initially be repaired with composite dental bonding. This tooth coloured resin is used to fill cracks and repair chips but it can itself be susceptible to damage. Dentists therefore often use a dental crown to sit over the damaged tooth to protect it from further injury.

Dental crowns are also used to protect teeth that have had cavity fillings. This is especially true of teeth with large cavities as dental bonding, used as a filling material, is weaker in large areas. Crowns are also used to protect teeth that have been subject to a root canal procedure. This is when an infected tooth has been hollowed to remove the infection. A dental crown is the last step in a complex process designed to preserve the functionality of the patient’s original tooth and prevent extraction.

Dental crowns are commonly manufactured from porcelain, a type of ceramic with a similar consistency and appearance to tooth enamel. Modern crowns are increasingly fabricated using the latest computer-aided technology. Using 3D imaging and digital x-rays dentists can construct images of the patients’ teeth on a computer. They can then use this information to manufacture a dental crown by milling it from a single piece of porcelain in as little as six minutes. This new technology has reduced treatment time for patients and improved the accuracy of treatment.

Dental crowns are very versatile and useful dental tools that can prevent the need for further treatment. Patients with damaged teeth should make an appointment with a City of London dentist to discuss the benefits of dental crowns.

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London W1 dentist saves tooth with dental crown

October 17th, 2009

Some of the most common dental concerns that dentists are faced with are chipped, cracked or broken teeth. These are commonly caused by sporting injuries, head traumas or from biting something hard and can be very painful if not properly treated. The first option to fix the tooth is to try and use composite dental bonding. This involves making a tooth coloured resin paste and sculpting it to the tooth to create the desired shape. It is then set firm using the intense heat of a laser. Dental bonding is ideal for fixing small cracks and chips and is very durable. However, on certain occasions the damage is too great to repair or the injury has compromised the structural integrity of the tooth. In these cases, the dentist will need to manufacture and fit a durable dental crown in order to save the tooth.

Dental crowns can also be used to repair teeth damaged by tooth decay. If a tooth’s enamel has been eroded away and infection has spread to its root, its structural integrity may be severely damaged. Once a root canal procedure has been used to clear up the infection, to protect the tooth from further cracking or breaking completely, the dentist may use a dental crown. This also has the benefit of restoring the cosmetic appearance of the tooth.

Toady’s dental crowns are manufactured using CAD/CAM technology. This stands for computer aided design/computer aided manufacture and means that dentists now use digital x-rays and 3D imaging to build an exact replica of a patient’s teeth. Using the 3D image they can design the crown to microscopic levels of accuracy. Once happy with the projection, the dentist can begin the manufacturing process. This involves a computer guided milling device that sculpts the crown from a single piece of porcelain. By removing the need for dental moulds and x-ray developing the whole design and manufacture process can be achieved in one appointment, a vast improvement on the weeks the procedure used to take from start to finish

A dental crown is a lifelike and sturdy way to protect a tooth that may otherwise have been lost and can last for over ten years if properly looked after. If you are suffering from a cracked or damaged tooth visit a London W1 dentist fro a consultation.

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Get the perfect smile with cosmetic dentistry form London W1 dentist

October 12th, 2009

Over the last twenty years, a vast array of new cosmetic dental procedures have been introduced that can make you teeth more aesthetically attractive. Cosmetic dentistry has made it possible for those of us not blessed with naturally straight and white teeth to achieve our dream smile.

For patients who suffer from cracked, chipped or broken teeth, a treatment called composite dental bonding can restore the appearance of teeth while maintaining the integrity and strength of your natural teeth. Dental bonding involves using a resin paste, made up to closely resemble the natural colour of the patient’s teeth, which is sculpted into the desired shape. When the dentist is happy with the appearance the resin can be set hard using the intense heat of a laser. Dental bonding can also be used to correct problems with unevenly spaced teeth and also thinly applied to cover discolouration caused by staining and fluorosis.

For teeth that are too badly damaged or discoloured to correct by dental bonding the dentist may opt to use the very latest in porcelain veneers. In the past, veneers were often a last resort because they required a significant portion of the tooth to be worn away to accommodate the chunky and often unrealistic looking veneer. Today, using the very latest in computer aided manufacture and design, veneers can be created that are as thin as contact lenses. These can fit over the top of existing teeth with minimal preparation and provide an incredibly realistic translucent appearance. For severely discoloured or worn teeth, a whole row of veneers can be applied completely transforming the appearance of the smile in only one session.

Another very popular cosmetic dentistry procedure is whitening. By applying peroxide gel to the teeth, the dentist can restore the original white colour of teeth that tends to fade as we get older.

By using one or a combination of these procedures (often known as a smile makeover) a cosmetic dentist is able to produce the patient’s desired smile. There are very few occasions where the dentist is unable to overcome existing dental difficulties to produce the desired effect. Whatever the dental concern you may have, talk to a London W1 dentist about cosmetic dentistry and they will be able to advise which procedures would be most effective for your teeth.

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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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Dental Bonding in London W1: A Great Way to Improve Your Smile

May 9th, 2009

Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that involves the application of a durable resin material to the tooth. A London W1 dentist will use a special light to harden the resin material, which is similar in color to your teeth, to make it bond to your tooth to improve or restore your smile.
Dental bonding can be used to:
• Repair decayed teeth. Your London W1 dentist can use composite resin materials to fill cavities
• Close gaps between teeth
• Repair cracked or chipped teeth
• Eliminate discolored teeth
• Improve the appearance of your teeth by making them longer
• Change the shape of your teeth
• Cosmetic substitute to amalgam fillings
• Protection for your tooth’s root or a portion of it which has been opened when your gums recede
Meanwhile, in the field of cosmetic dentistry, dental bonding is considered to be the easiest and cheapest procedure. The dental bonding procedure includes:
• The preparation – this stage involves your dentist’s selection of a shade that will be his basis for choosing the color of composite resin that closely matches your tooth color. No anesthesia is required during this stage. However, if you are to use dental bonding as filling for a decayed tooth, you may need an anesthesia.
• Bonding process – A conditioning liquid will be applied to your tooth which has been roughened in preparation for the bonding. Then, the composite resin is applied, shaped and smoothed. To harden the composite material, an ultraviolet light will be used. The finishing touches will include trimming, shaping and polishing of the tooth to match the sheen of the surrounding teeth.

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