Dentist London Blog » chipped tooth http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:05:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 City of London dentists remedy chipped and fractured teeth http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/city-of-london-dentists-remedy-chipped-and-fractured-teeth/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/city-of-london-dentists-remedy-chipped-and-fractured-teeth/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 06:00:54 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3575 No matter how careful you are, accidents can happen and they are often painful. The consequences to an accident affecting the face can be especially bothersome, particularly if the mouth is involved. If you indulge in potentially dangerous sports or pastimes it is a good idea to wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth but even so, it is still possible for teeth to end up chipped, cracked or even fractured. Other incidents can cause the same results too, such as persistent teeth grinding or even eating something that is unexpectedly hard so that it cracks a tooth.

If this happens you should make an appointment to see your City of London dentist immediately. He or she will thoroughly examine the afflicted tooth to see what needs to be done. They will be looking to see if the tooth still retains functionality and if it is viable for it to stay as it is. It is possible that it will need to be removed but this will only occur in extreme cases. More likely is that the problem will end up as one of aesthetics: you might not like the look of the cracked tooth.

In this case there is the option of covering it up with a porcelain dental veneer or a crown if the crack is deep and some of the tooth has actually been lost. These handy devices cover up the unsightly chip and leave you with a realistic looking covering to your tooth. It is fairly cheap and convenient to have a crown or veneer fitted and you will notice the great difference that it makes to your smile.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/city-of-london-dentists-remedy-chipped-and-fractured-teeth/feed/ 0 Don’t be ashamed of your teeth, get dental veneers from City of London dentists http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/don%e2%80%99t-be-ashamed-of-your-teeth-get-dental-veneers-from-city-of-london-dentists/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/don%e2%80%99t-be-ashamed-of-your-teeth-get-dental-veneers-from-city-of-london-dentists/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:00:47 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3484 In today’s image conscious world, having a smile that you can be proud of is very important to allow you to put people at ease. Think about those business meetings or parties when giving people a friendly smile can put the situation so much at ease and get you off on the right footing. But this is not easy to do if there is a problem with your teeth and you are ashamed of the way they look.

If you have a chipped, cracked or stained tooth then you might wish to consider having a dental veneer fitted. Dental veneers are basically discreet coverings for your teeth. Usually made out of porcelain which allows them to be incredibly thin without compromising on durability, veneers are suitable if you have a cracked, chipped or discoloured tooth which you would like to be concealed.

Thanks to stunning advances in technology you can have a dental veneer fitted in no time at all. Your dentist will be able to take a digital image of your mouth, and send it to an online milling machine which will do all the hard work of constructing the veneer. Incredibly this takes only about six minutes and then the veneer will be in the surgery, ready for your dentist to fit it. He or she can then match it to your surrounding teeth in terms of colour and texture and then affix it using dental composite.

Sometimes a little of the existing tooth needs to be removed in order to incorporate the dental veneer but this is less likely given how thin modern dental veneers are. Talk to your City of London dentist today if you want more advice about dental veneers.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/don%e2%80%99t-be-ashamed-of-your-teeth-get-dental-veneers-from-city-of-london-dentists/feed/ 0 Dental Veneers for Teeth in Central London http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/dental-veneers-for-teeth-in-central-london/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/dental-veneers-for-teeth-in-central-london/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 06:00:36 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3445 Cosmetic dentistry is available almost everywhere you look these days in central London, but choosing the right one for you can be a bit difficult. But if you have a pretty strong, healthy set of teeth, but that are looking a tad tired and worn, you ought to take a look at dental veneers, for these little gems can make your teeth look like a million pounds for a very reasonable outlay, starting from as little as £200, cheaper on the NHS. All it takes is a couple of visits to the dentist, the first, pain-free, to have your teeth prepped and moulds made (which are then sent off to manufacture your veneers), and the second to have them cemented into place. (With CEREC, it’s over with in a couple of hours). The most effective and popular choice are made from porcelain and give off a beautiful, natural look to the mouth. They are extremely durable, lasting up top 15 years and hide a multitude of sins, such as cracks, chips and gaps, as well as increasing the length of the tooth. The more delicate cousin of the veneer is a lumineer, made from a specially patented material and paper thin. They require no special preparation, as they cemented straight onto the tooth; not as durable, but equally beautiful in the mouth.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/dental-veneers-for-teeth-in-central-london/feed/ 0 A Dental Emergency in the City of London http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/a-dental-emergency-in-the-city-of-london/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/a-dental-emergency-in-the-city-of-london/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:00:48 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3407 A dental emergency, like any emergency, needs to be addressed immediately, but it is also important not to overreact to a problem that may arise in the mouth. Dental emergencies come in many shapes and sizes, so it’s important to educate yourself with an understanding of the nature of the emergency. Most problems can be attended to at home until a dentist can be seen. If you lose a filling, a veneer, a crown or even chip a tooth, exposure to cold air can be painful, but until you can get treatment, gaps can be plugged with gum and treated with clove oil or painkillers; as can toothaches- these can arise at any time, but can be treated in the same way. If you lose a tooth, again the gap should be filled and if possible, the tooth retained until a dentist can be seen. But as well as keeping the emergency in perspective, you should never underestimate a problem either. Some wounds can become infected if not treated, leading to further complications. In the case of an explosion of an abscess, the situation can easily become life threatening. It’s always useful to have products lying around the house or in a first-aid kit to cope with minor emergencies. Some dentists within the city of London may offer a 24 hour emergency line that you can call, but if you feel there is a real emergency at hand, a hospital should be sought- self awareness in an emergency is important.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/a-dental-emergency-in-the-city-of-london/feed/ 0 Cosmetic Bonding in London http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/cosmetic-bonding-in-london-2/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/cosmetic-bonding-in-london-2/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:00:38 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3388 There are a lot of cosmetic alternatives in London to fix your smile, and often, some people opt for complex work, such as veneers, when it could have been done a lot easier and a lot cheaper, but with the same results. Cosmetic bonding is a very versatile treatment that covers a range of dental procedures, all designed to ‘pretty-up’ the teeth, utilising resins to do the repair work- and it’s very quick. It can eliminate stains, gaps, cracks and chips, and even replace those old grey fillings. It’s a very simple and painless process, sometimes utilising a local anaesthetic. The teeth are prepared with an etching gel, and then a layer of resin is applied to the tooth and cured with a heat lamp. The process is repeated over and over again until the dentist has enough material to work with. Then, the resin is sculptured and polished to achieve the final result. The affects of the work are immediate and restores a new fresh look to your smile. The fact that this type of work can be done in under an hour for a very reasonable price, makes this a very attractive option. The only disadvantage is that cosmetic bonding is not as durable and as strong as other techniques, and can lead to staining. But it’s a cheap, short, sharp fix for people on the move.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/cosmetic-bonding-in-london-2/feed/ 0 Are You Ashamed of Your Teeth in London? Why Not Try Dental Veneers http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/are-you-ashamed-of-your-teeth-in-london-why-not-try-dental-veneers/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/are-you-ashamed-of-your-teeth-in-london-why-not-try-dental-veneers/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:00:08 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3359 Having tired, worn, chipped, cracked or stained teeth can really affect your confidence in London. You may find yourself smiling less and hiding what you have. It can even affect the way you talk to people, project yourself, and you can find that you are disappearing into your shell. It could be time then, to consider a makeover. Depending on how far ‘gone’ your teeth are, veneers are a great option. These little gems can make your smile return and everything else that comes with it, and it isn’t that expensive either. A porcelain veneer will set you back, on average, around £200, less on the NHS and the procedure takes around two weeks, or if you choose CEREC, about 2 hours. First the dentist will shave away the original enamel and then take a mould. The mould will then be sent off so that the veneers can be made, and in the interim, you will be fitted with a temp. When the veneers return, they are simply cemented onto the teeth and you walk away with a very natural, translucent look to your smile for up to 10 years. Another option is a lumineer- a similar process in preparation, except the original enamel is retained, and the new lumineer simply pasted onto the old tooth and this process is reversible.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/are-you-ashamed-of-your-teeth-in-london-why-not-try-dental-veneers/feed/ 0 Chipped tooth repaired with cosmetic bonding at London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/chipped-tooth-repaired-with-cosmetic-bonding-at-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/chipped-tooth-repaired-with-cosmetic-bonding-at-london-dentist/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:23:44 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3147 Have you cracked or chipped a tooth? Perhaps you have areas of discolouration on your tooth enamel that you would like to cover? Or maybe you have decided that you would like to rejuvenate your smile using porcelain veneers? All of these problems and treatments fall under the umbrella of cosmetic dentistry and all of them utilise one of the most versatile tools available to modern dentists: cosmetic bonding.

Cosmetic bonding is made from a composite resin that can be moulded into any shape and made up to closely match the colour of the existing tooth enamel. Because it is so malleable, it is extremely useful for dentists. So much so that there are even dentists who specialise solely in its use.

For problems such as chipped and cracked teeth, a bonding mixture will be made up and applied to the area concerned. The dentists will then sculpt the bonding into the desired shape before setting it hard with the heat of a dental laser. Once set, the bonding is extremely tough and durable. It will then be polished and buffed to closely resemble the appearance of real tooth enamel.

Bonding can be used in a similar way when covering areas of discolouration, although it will be spread more thinly. When it comes to dental cavities, many patients choose to have dental bonding fillings instead of the old-style silver-amalgam fillings. These not only look much more aesthetically pleasing but also are a lot less controversial as they contain no mercury vapour.

Cosmetic bonding from London dentists is also used to hold in place porcelain veneers, dental crowns and inlays. Because it is so tough and hardwearing, it makes bonding the perfect substance to grip and hold in place dental restorations.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/chipped-tooth-repaired-with-cosmetic-bonding-at-london-dentist/feed/ 0 Top quality porcelain crowns from London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/top-quality-porcelain-crowns-from-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/top-quality-porcelain-crowns-from-london-dentist/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:45:33 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3120 Teeth can be damaged in a number of ways, which is not only painful but causes long-term dental problems. Chipped, cracked and discoloured teeth also spoil the appearance of the smile, which can cause confidence and self-esteem issues. Teeth can be repaired using porcelain crowns, which are cemented over the top of the existing teeth both protecting and restoring the appearance of the teeth.

Porcelain crowns are held in place by dental bonding, which also adds a protective element to the restoration. Porcelain crowns have been traditionally made in the lab taking a couple of weeks to build up the layers of the enamel but new technology called Cerec is allowing dentists to make porcelain crowns in the surgery while the patient waits.

This new technology utilises other technologies such as digital x-rays and three-dimensional imaging. This allows the dentist to design the restoration on the computer before instructing a computer-guided mill to sculpt the crown.

Porcelain crowns look and feel just like real teeth. They will last for about fifteen to twenty years if they are properly cared for with good brushing and flossing. London dentists offer porcelain crowns to patients who are keen to have the best quality of treatment and the best results.

Modern porcelain crowns are also designed to look more like natural enamel and utilise no metal which could slightly spoil the appearance of the new crown, despite being very tough. Ask your dentist about the benefits of dental crowns at your next appointment.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/top-quality-porcelain-crowns-from-london-dentist/feed/ 0 Lumineers; the facts about this amazing veneer. By a City of London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/lumineers-the-facts-about-this-amazing-veneer-by-a-city-of-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/lumineers-the-facts-about-this-amazing-veneer-by-a-city-of-london-dentist/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:28:20 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3102 A new formula made from porcelain has completely taken the dentistry world by surprise, the Lumineer as it’s called is so much easier to fit says a City of London dentist. Veneers are popular among those who seek a solution to minor teeth problems, ones which are largely cosmetic. A discoloured, chipped, wonky or cracked tooth is more an inconvenience than a usual tooth problem. Veneers up to now have been very thick in size due to the material used, that makes it impossible to have one fitted without first removing its equivalent in enamel from the rogue tooth. As enamel doesn’t grow back it means that you can only ever have another veneer on that tooth. Most of these veneers last up to around 15 years, and it involves removing the worn out one and replacing it with another one. The Lumineer puts paid to all that as it is so tough it now comes in a super thin version, this allows the dentist to simple just place it on the front of the tooth with a little cement. No preparation, except in some cases, is necessary and if any is required it is just a quick roughening of the surface to get a good adhesion. They can be removed at any time to allow treatment to the tooth, then simple replaced back on, or even exchanged for another one. They are expected to last up 20 years, and keep their colour much longer as well. The price is also very competitive.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/lumineers-the-facts-about-this-amazing-veneer-by-a-city-of-london-dentist/feed/ 0 Ugly chipped tooth repaired by City of London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/ugly-chipped-tooth-repaired-by-city-of-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/ugly-chipped-tooth-repaired-by-city-of-london-dentist/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:46:07 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3038 There are many ways patients can chip teeth. It could be the result of a physical trauma such as a sporting injury or motor vehicle accident. However, it is just as likely that it is the result of biting something hard when chewing. Tooth enamel is a very durable substance but on occasions it can be prone to cracking and chipping.

A chipped tooth can be either painless or very painful depending on how much of the tooth is lost, and whether the chip affects the dental nerve. Perhaps more importantly is the aesthetic loss that a chipped tooth can cause. Chips can occur anywhere in the dental arc but commonly affect the front teeth as the result of accidents, and the incisors as the consequence of biting injuries. This means that they are often very visible and can a large impact on the appearance of the smile.

Just like missing teeth, patients are often very keen to restore the appearance of chipped teeth. City of London dentists can do this in two main ways. Firstly, they can rebuild the missing part of the tooth with dental bonding to create the appearance of a complete tooth. They do this by moulding the composite resin into the desired shape before setting it firm with heat from a dental laser.

Alternatively, they could cover the chipped tooth with either a porcelain crown or veneer depending on which tooth has suffered the crack. This will completely restore the shape of the chipped tooth and offer an added layer of protection to the tooth. Porcelain crowns and veneers are designed to closely match the size, shape and colour of the existing teeth.

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