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Aug/10

17

Veneers for sparkling teeth

What are Veneers?

Veneers are thin pieces of tooth coloured laminate which are cemented onto the teeth to make them appear straighter, whiter or a better shape. They can also be used to repair cracked or broken teeth.

Why Get Veneers?

Veneers can be a good option for people with a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems. For example, they can be used to close gaps between teeth, even out the shapes of your teeth and improve the colour of your teeth. For this reason, they can be a good alternative to other cosmetic dental options such as teeth whitening and braces, but can’t really replace the need for implants Glasgow if missing teeth are your niche.

What is the Procedure?

Most Glasgow dentists provide veneers which take two visits to fit. At the first visit the teeth need to be reshaped to accommodate the thickness of the veneers. This is done under local anaesthetic, and the dentist will use a special drill called a burr to remove a portion from the front of the teeth. After this the dentist will take impressions to be sent to a lab where they will make the veneers specifically to fit your teeth. In the meantime, you may or may not be given temporary veneers. Once your veneers have been made the dentist will fix them to your teeth using dental cement, and use a curing light to harden the cement. Any excess is trimmed away to leave you with a straight white smile.

Veneers are a permanent fixture because some of the tooth has to be removed. They need to be changed every five to ten years or so, and can fall off. If this happens, keep the veneer and the dentist can stick it back on without needing to make a new one.

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Apr/10

4

Getting your teeth straightened: the right way for you

Developments in modern dental technology mean that there are an untold number of different options and procedures you can have to improve your smile and change your life. Finding the right way to teeth straightening for you might be difficult, but with a little research online you could find something to suit your lifestyle and provide the result you’re hoping for. One of the most common options, fixed metal braces, is also the most effective. Before dismissing this option out of hand due to the appearance of the braces during wearing, consider that the braces could yield the greatest straightening result for you, and that, particularly if your teeth are severely crooked, the braces might be the best option for your teeth.

Aside from the fixed dental braces there is an array of other kinds of braces too at the dentist. Invisible fixed braces in the form of the 6-month smiles method limit the recognisability of the braces, and thus might be preferable for you if you dislike the idea of wearing visible braces. If you want a brace you take in and out of your mouth, the plastic invisalign braces which pull your teeth into position could be an option, or the inman aligner which does a similar job. Dentists in essex provide all of the different teeth straightening procedures I have mentioned and more, so if you make an appointment you might find that straightening your teeth is much easier than you thought. In any case, talk to your dentist and do some research for yourself and you might get taste of what’s out there and have a better idea of which technique is right for you.

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Mar/10

24

Reasons to Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants

While many people have at least a tooth or two missing, not everyone understands the benefits of having these missing teeth replaced. There are a variety of benefits that can be gained with a stable and realistic dental implant tooth replacement, both cosmetically and for better health.
Patients missing teeth often avoid smiling or other expressions that reveal the gaps in their mouth. By replacing these teeth, the patient will have a higher self esteem, and feel free to show off their teeth instead of hiding them. The fears that accompany dentures, such as having them lose grip while talking, can be completed avoided with firmly rooted dental implants. This eliminates the fear that everyone will know that the patient wears dentures, as high quality dental implants are nearly impossible to distinguish from natural teeth.
The bite pattern of the teeth can also be shifted when teeth are missing, causing jaw problems. The teeth surrounding a gap will shift and lean into the open space, changing how the teeth fit together. When the bite pattern no longer matches up, the jaw has a harder time closing properly. This can interfere with chewing and cause pain. The patient may avoid eating certain foods, which leads to malnutrition.

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