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Transform Your Smile with a Smile Makeover

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016

Smile makeovers are becoming an increasingly popular treatment simply for their ability to transform your teeth into a radiant smile that you can be proud of. Everyone’s teeth are different and your smile makeover can be tailored for your needs in order to create the perfect smile.

Teeth whitening

Sometimes all your teeth need is a little sprucing up. Teeth whitening treatment can make your smile look brighter and healthier in a matter of weeks. You can opt to have your treatment carried out by a dentist or use a home treatment kit, which involves using a dental tray filled with brightening gel that fits around your teeth and leaves your teeth up to ten shades brighter than before.

Veneers

Your teeth may have taken more of a battering and there may be some unwanted chips or cracks that you want covering up. Porcelain veneers are perfect for this job because they are thin shells of porcelain that match the colour of your original teeth. The veneers are glued to the front of your original teeth to hide any imperfections, leaving you with a brand new smile.

Dentures

Dentures are renowned for being troublesome as they may take ages to fix and can become wobbly. Dental implants are helping combat these problems and involve screwing a titanium screw into your jaw to act as the root for your prosthetic tooth. This ensures minimal movement as the tooth is held in place. Dental bridges are also available. These sit on either side of the gap and use a metal bridge to hold the denture in place.

Fillings and bonding

White fillings are now used instead of amalgam fillings because they are safer and give a better appearance. You can have your old fillings replaced with white fillings to create a more natural smile. Bonding can also be used to fill in any unwanted gaps between your teeth. If you are interested in having a smile makeover, contact our friendly team at Liverpool Dental Spa.

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Weather Your Tooth Erosion with Cosmetic Bonding

Friday, April 22nd, 2016

If your teeth have fallen victim to acid erosion then you might have considered pricey treatments like veneers to get your smile back on track. But did you know there’s a faster and more cost effective option? Cosmetic bonding can restore your smile in a single visit and is significantly cheaper than veneers or crowns.

What is bonding used for?

Cosmetic bonding uses a material called resin, which becomes very resilient when it sets. This treatment can be used to treat:

Tooth decay
Chipped teeth
Broken teeth
Uneven teeth
Gaps in the smile
Discoloration

The bonding procedure

The procedure is pretty straightforward. Firstly, your dentist will mix the resin to make sure the colour matches your natural teeth.

Your tooth will then be prepared. This involves roughening the surface so that the resin can get a firm grip on your tooth.

Once your tooth is ready, your dentist will apply the resin to the tooth and sculpt it into shape. Finally they’ll solidify the resin using a special laser, before giving the tooth a polish for a natural finish.

Bonding benefits

Cosmetic bonding treatment is an effective and long-lasting treatment and the best part is, it can be completed in one appointment!

Your teeth will look beautiful and natural afterwards and there’s no need for downtime after the procedure.

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Learn More About Composite Bonding

Tuesday, January 12th, 2016

If you’re searching for a solution to chipped or worn teeth or gaps between your teeth, dental bonding could be the golden ticket. This simple procedure produces amazing results very quickly and there’s no need for needles or the dreaded dental drill!

What is composite bonding?

Composite bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure used to repair individual teeth and make changes that have an incredible impact on the aesthetic of the smile. This treatment is suited to patients with cosmetic imperfections such as chipped and worn teeth, jagged edges, misshapen teeth and gaps between the teeth. It represents an alternative to veneers and cosmetic braces.

The bonding procedure involves using a putty like material called dental composite, which is matched to the shade of your teeth and builds up surfaces, improves the shape of a tooth, closes gaps between teeth and repairs chips. Your dentist will shape and craft the composite and when they are satisfied with the placement of it, they will set it using a curing light.

The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and there’s no pain involved, so you don’t have to put up with needles and injections. You can simply relax and get ready to see your new smile.

What are the advantages of composite bonding?

Composite bonding is a simple, safe, affordable and highly effective solution for slightly damaged, worn teeth and small gaps between the teeth. The changes your dentist will make to each individual tooth may be minor, but the overall impression will be amazing and you’ll be staggered at the difference this quick and painless treatment can make to your smile and your confidence.

If you’re interested in finding out more, call us now and book your appointment today.

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Treatment for Broken Teeth in Liverpool

Friday, October 16th, 2015

If you break a tooth, there is a risk of further damage and we can offer a range of treatments to restore and strengthen your smile. The first step is to ascertain the extent of the damage and we do this by examining and performing an X-ray of the tooth.

Treatment for chipped teeth

If you have a chipped tooth, there are various restorative and cosmetic options available to you, including composite bonding and veneers. Composite bonding, also known as cosmetic bonding, is a process designed to patch up the teeth and improve the aesthetic of the smile at the same time. Your dentist uses composite, which is also used for white fillings, to repair chips and build up worn edges to make your teeth stronger and make your smile look more attractive. The procedure is quick, the results are visible immediately and you don’t need any injections.

Veneers are also an option for patients with chipped teeth, but they are a cosmetic rather than a restorative solution. Veneers are available in different shapes and sizes and help to create beautiful smiles.

Treatment for a broken tooth

If your tooth has suffered more extensive damage, restorative treatment will be recommended. Crowns are a popular treatment for broken teeth. Dental crowns are placed over the natural tooth once the tooth has been prepared and the damaged tissue has been taken away. Crowns are custom-designed and can be made from metals or ceramic materials. Once they are in place, crowns should last for up to 10 years.

Sometimes it is hard to tell if a tooth is broken. Signs to look out for include pain, especially when you use the tooth to bite or chew, sensitivity and a feeling of weakness when you use the tooth.

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How to Treat a Broken Tooth

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

The general wear and tear of daily life can take its toll on the teeth and if you have chipped, worn or broken teeth, we have some amazing restorative remedies on offer. We can also provide urgent assistance for dental injuries. Simply call us and we will do our best to get you an appointment as quickly as possible.

Composite bonding for broken teeth

In minor cases when a tooth is not extensively damaged, we may recommend a procedure called composite bonding to treat a broken, chipped or worn tooth. Composite bonding is more affordable, quicker and less invasive than veneers and it offers amazing cosmetic benefits as well as adding strength to the teeth.

Bonding is a technique that uses dental composite, a soft, tooth-coloured material that hardens when exposed to strong light. This repairs the teeth and improve the look of the smile. Your dentist will mould the composite when it is soft and then harden it using a curing light once they are happy with the result. Composite bonding can be used to repair chips and restore worn surfaces and edges, re-shape the teeth and decrease gaps between teeth.

What are the advantages of dental bonding?

Dental bonding produces effective results rapidly. Treatment is usually complete within an hour and you’ll notice the difference immediately. Although bonding doesn’t last as long as veneers, this treatment is much less expensive and it can be replaced very easily in the event of any damage occurring. Bonding is also painless, so you can enjoy amazing results without any worry at all.

If you like the sound of bonding and you’re searching for an easy way to transform chipped, worn and broken teeth into a beautiful, functional smile, call us today!

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Treating Broken Teeth With Composite Bonding

Thursday, January 30th, 2014

Rabbit’s teeth grow continually, requiring them to chew foods which will grind them down. If they aren’t worn down via chewing, these teeth will slowly start to resemble tusks. Human teeth don’t quite grow at such an accelerated rate, meaning that the gradual wear and tear of the daily chew can, in fact, lead to cracks and chips in those pearly whites. In a slightly less subtle way, accidents and injuries can also produce similar, and even far more extreme, results. But what can one do in such a scenario? Well, thankfully, we at Liverpool Dental Spa offer a little thing called ‘composite bonding’.

What is this ‘composite bonding?’

It is a technique that has been used in dental practices for a lengthy period of time. It essentially involves the skilful, sculptural use of ‘dental composite’ material, a substance with a consistency akin to a paste which is made up of several varieties of resin and filler. This material is essentially used to correct the cracks and breaks in your tooth or teeth.

A standard procedure

Typically, you will only need to make one trip to the dental practice. Most of the time, patients don’t even require an anaesthetic! Once it has been decided whether an anaesthetic will be required. Once that has been dealt with, the anaesthetic either will or won’t be administered and then your tooth will be cleaned with meticulous precision: composite bonding material demands a clean surface with which to bond. Once a suitable shade of material is selected, your tooth will then be prepped with either a rubber band or a myriad of cotton balls so as to keep it dry. The etching of the surface of your tooth will then commence with the use of a special gel which will aid the bonding process. The composite material is then applied to your chosen tooth and then said tooth is shown to a unique light which will activate the composite so as to help it strengthen and set. Additional composite material is then by put, in smaller applications, until your longed-for look and shape is brought in to reality.

Call us

Cosmetic bonding is as much an art as a science and requires great skill to apply. Thankfully, our dentists have said skills! If you might be interested in this procedure, don’t hesitate to book a consultation.

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Dealing With Broken Teeth At Liverpool Dental Spa

Monday, April 1st, 2013

Teeth go through a lot of strain throughout your lifetime. At some stage, you’re going to end up with imperfections from sporting incidents, accidents or simply biting down on hard foods. Whether that may be chips or cracks, broken teeth are always a hassle. So what’s next? You walk around covering your smile with your hand for the rest of your life? Or you find out about new innovative techniques that can fix your broken teeth in a matter of treatments.

In some cases, you may need dental veneers, which are like fake nails for your teeth or dental implants if the tooth is beyond repair. However, if not, composite bonding may be able to fix the problem. This tooth coloured bonding substance is used almost like a filler to fill in any cracks or replace missing parts to your tooth.

Composite bonding treatment

At Liverpool Dental Spa in the heart of Liverpool, the tooth is assessed for damage so that we can get a good idea of what we are dealing with. Following this, dental bonding is applied to the tooth to fill in any cracks or chips. This is then polished with dentistry equipment to make sure that all the gaps are filled in and the surface is as smooth as possible. Pretty much any crack, chip or dent can be fixed in this manner so the majority of minor dental cases benefit from this hassle-free procedure.

A huge advantage of composite bonding is that its matches the natural colour of your tooth so once the treatment is complete, you won’t even be able to tell there was a problem in the first place. Although they may not last as long as porcelain veneers, composite bonding offers a pain free treatment that gives you quick results and fixes any imperfections in your smile.

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How Can Patients In Liverpool Deal With Broken Teeth?

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

Broken teeth can severely damage an individual’s smile. It can also cause the individual to be conscious of their looks while talking and also while smiling. Some people may even try to cover their mouth while smiling or laughing. There are many reasons that can cause a tooth to break such as diet, injury and accident. In case of major breakage, veneers or dental implants can be used to provide the best solution. But in case of minor chips or cracks the option of composite bonding can be utilised.

Composite bonding

The materials used in composite bonding are similar to the colour of the tooth. This means that once the damage is treated, signs of the damage or the treatment could completely go unnoticed. During the treatment the chips or cracks will be filled with the composite material and will be later polished and shaped in way that it would look just like the natural tooth. .

Cracks, chipped corners and damages on the biting edges of the teeth can be corrected with the help of composite bonding. It is true that composite bonding are not as strong as porcelain veneers, however any worn out bonding can be easily replaced. All the treatment offered at the Liverpool Dental Spa for broken teeth aim at making the teeth aesthetically acceptable in a natural looking way and also promotes the functional capabilities.

The procedure of composite bonding begins with the etching of the teeth. The bonding material is then applied to the tooth surface and is later exposed to a special curing light which hardens the material. The material used for bonding is applied on a layer by layer basis till the desired translucency, texture and shape is achieved. In the final step, the dentist will polish and buff the composite to achieve the desired shape and smoothness.

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