Just as the fading of your natural hair colour is inevitable, so your teeth will, over time, loose the natural sparkle and gaps will begin to appear between them. Keeping your smile perfect is important for maintaining a sense of self esteem. New Lumineer veneers can give you amazing self-confidence by using cutting edge technology to reshape your smile.

They are a substantial leap forward in the veneer technology which has been improving smiles for some time. Made from special cerinate porcelain, they are extremely durable. In fact, clinical tests have shown that Lumineers usually last more than twenty years.

Your teeth will hardly need any preparation at all for Lumineers to be applied. This is because they are so thin, comparable to contact lenses. It is likely that very little, if any, of your existing tooth will need to be removed to fit Lumineers. That the natural structure of your teeth is left intact by the process means that the process is usually reversible and, if you change your mind, Lumineers may be able to removed.

Problems with misaligned, crooked and stained teeth can all be solved by Lumineers, which can even fit over any existing bridge or crown work that you have had done in the past. Ask your Billericay dentist if they are registered to provide you with the patented cerinate Lumineer veneers only available from labs in the United States and begin the process of restoring the natural brilliance of your smile. Americans have been delighted with Lumineers with years, now it is Britain’s turn. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Metal braces can dash your confidence as they may make you nervous about smiling. Many people have found that the presence of metal brackets and wires in their mouths has led to them being socially inhibited. For some years, orthodontic practice has relied on these braces to correct teeth but now there is a new way to your perfect smile with an incredible brace that is virtually invisible.

Dentists can now use modern computer technology and 3D imaging software to create braces that have come to be known as ‘see through’ or ‘invisible’. They are virtually unnoticeable in your mouth, giving you extra confidence to smile even while you are undergoing the treatment. The Invisalign product is a clear brace, sculpted specially for your unique mouth that moves your teeth gradually over time in the manner of a traditional brace but without the aesthetic problem.

Once fitted with Invisalign you will wear it for twenty two hours a day and have regular meetings with your dentist who will be able to provide replacements Invisaligns as and when your teeth require them. Unlike traditional braces which are attached to your teeth, Invisaligns are completely removable, which makes eating and drinking so much easier. You need not worry about food debris being trapped in the Invisalign as it is very easy to clean once you have taken it out of your mouth.

Invisaligns give much greater comfort than you could expect from traditional metal braces. This is because they don’t have any metal brackets, wiring or uncomfortable elastic bands which need to be tightened. If your Braintree dentist is Invisalign-certified, he or she will give you a free consultation to establish if you are suitable for this amazing new product: the invisible brace. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

As part of your oral health regime, keeping gums healthy is as important as safeguarding your teeth. Gum disease can be painful and lead to tooth loss but it is often entirely reversible if dealt with early. If left to flourish though, gum disease results in more tooth loss than actual tooth decay and studies show that as many as seventy five per cent of adults in Britain currently have some form of gum disease.

The most common gum disease is known as gingivitis. If your gums are subject to reddening and tend to bleed during brushing then you may have contracted it. It can turn routine eating and drinking into difficult activities but pursuing your normal, recommended dental hygiene habits of brushing and flossing twice a day should protect you from gingivitis

Periodontitis is what may result if gingivitis is left untreated. It comprises a painful inflammation of the gums which can spread to the bones which hold our teeth securely in place. Teeth will start to loosen and eventually fall out, leaving you requiring invasive procedures to have replacement dentures fitted.

You ought to be vigilant for bad breath, bleeding when you brush your teeth and examine your mouth for patches of redness and swelling. Early stages of gum disease can include the sudden feeling that your teeth don’t ‘fit’ as well as they normally do and the appearance of a strange metallic taste.

Braintree dentists are expert at spotting these signs and maintaining a habit of visiting him or her twice a year will mean your chances of spotting any gum disease early are good and you should avoid the prospect of tooth loss. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Digital Xrays represent an amazing advance in dental procedures. Dentists need an efficient way of visualizing teeth when they are examining them for problems and deciding on the correct procedure. If Xrays can be made more speedy and accurate then treatment can be offered quickly. Digital Xrays allow such a change.

Traditional Xrays allow dentists to view the mouth in a flat, 2D way. As such, repeated Xrays were often required in order to get different views of teeth. Digital Xrays mean that this is no longer necessary. Just one Xray will give your dentist a 3D image of your mouth, saved using the latest, state of the art computer technology. This will allow him or see multiple views of your mouth.

CEREC processes utilize digital Xrays as part of the process of fitting new crowns, underlays, onlays and veneers. Such is the efficiency of digital Xrays that some of these processes can take place in just over five minutes. The 3D digital images, housed in a computer rather than on a sheet, can be sent to an online milling machine to quickly fabricate your new veneer or crown. If you are nervous about visiting your dentist for one of these procedures, rest assured that with digital Xrays the time spent in the chair is dramatically reduced.

All of which means that digital Xrays can significantly lessen the cost of dental treatment by getting rid of lab fees and repeated Xrays to get different view on the mouth. Contact your Basildon dentist today to find out more about how digital Xrays are revolutionizing dentistry. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Smiling with confidence and avoiding painful conditions in your mouth is possible if you maintain your oral hygiene. A healthy mouth is one in which the teeth are clean and without debris, the gums are pink and no bad breath is produced. Pursuing a regular routine of brushing and flossing at home is crucial in keeping your mouth this way as it helps to stop plaque building up which can lead to oral diseases.

If you suffer from gums which are painful or even bleeding, have bad breath, teeth which are loose or have yellow or brown patches on them or gaps begin appearing between your teeth, these can be signals that your oral hygiene is poor. If you leave these problems without treating them your teeth may begin to produce painful cavities or you may contract a gum disease. In their worst cases this can lead to tooth loss and invasive procedures

Antiseptic mouthwashes can help combat bad breath but more important is ensuring that plaque does not build up on your teeth. Plaque is a bacteria which allows the sugar and starch in the foods you eat to release acids which attack and corrode your teeth. Fluoride helps strengthen your tooth enamel, a vital substance which protects your teeth from corrosion. It is found in tap water and most toothpastes. If you avoid eating a lot of sugary and starchy foods you will help your oral hygiene too as plaque has less chance of taking hold. Regular visits to your Braintree dentist will compliment these measure as the professionals there will be able to spot poor oral hygiene early, before it can develop into anything worse. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Procedures to whiten teeth have long been available to those who have stained or dull coloured teeth and want to be able to smile with confidence. The fact is that, over time, even if you follow a rigorous brushing flossing regime as advised by dentists, the natural colour of your teeth will fade. This can be worsened if you suffer from generally poor health, lapse in your oral hygiene regime or go too long without seeing a dentist. Of all the methods of correcting this at home, Enlighten tooth whitening represents the best leap forward.

Enlighten tooth whitening, which has become extremely popular in the United States, restores teeth to the whitest possible shade of tooth colour, at tone called B1. This is possible no matter how stained or dull your teeth have become. Special, tight fitting trays allow whitening gel to maintain close contact with the teeth and they don’t allow saliva to interfere with and contaminate the process

To ensure a tight fit for optimum efficiency, your dentist will take a mould of your teeth as if a brace were to be fitted. Once the tray is constructed from these moulds you will apply the gel and wear it in your mouth every night for fourteen nights. A forty minute visit to your dentist will complete the main treatment but Enlightenment recommend that maximum longevity can be ensured if the trays are worn with gel for one night every forty

Ask your Colchester dentist today about Enlightenment tooth whitening, the incredible procedure which can restore the natural sparkle of your teeth in only a fortnight. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Imagine a brace that can straighten your teeth in just weeks. In the past such a process would have taken months or even years and concealed your smile behind metal brackets and wires while it was working. A new aligner is now available that is much quicker than traditional braces and incredibly discreet too. While it corrects your teeth all that will be visible is one small bar across your teeth, an amazing advance on the appearance of traditional braces.

This new aligner is called Inman and it offers amazing results in an average of under six months although it can take just six weeks. Inman is totally removable so you can clean your teeth conveniently and eat in comfort knowing that food is not being trapped. You can take it out for social occasions to and feel the boost to your self-confidence that this will bring.

Inman gently achieves straightening by harnessing the power of a coiled spring. The spring will sit on the inside of your teeth and gently push them out. That the workings of an Inman are on the inside of your teeth means that it is extremely discreet and gives room for the other teeth to be pulled into place against the front teeth’s straightening bar. The Inman cannot rotate teeth but it is very effective at dealing with small alignment issues.

Incredibly an Inman aligner costs about the same as many other orthodontic treatments, even taking into the account the fact that it is so much faster. If you don’t fancy wearing unsightly metal braces, contact your Epping dentist today and ask about the stunning results you could get from an Inman aligner. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Eating, drinking and talking can be made so much more difficult if you have lost a tooth or teeth. A loss might make your cheeks sag, making you appear older than you are. This can lead to a loss of confidence in social occasions. Ask your Chelmsford dentist about how they can solve the problem of tooth loss by fitting dentures.

Dentures are specially designed so that they resemble the natural teeth that you have lost because of a disease which made them decay or as a result of an accident. They may come as a complete set if you have lost all of your teeth or partial dentures if you are only missing a few. Partial dentures are an important way of stopping your remaining teeth from shifting into the gaps that your missing teeth have left behind. Modern dentures are removable and more realistic and comfortable than ever before.

Non-removable solutions are available too in the form of durable and stable dental implants and fixed bridges. Advances in technology mean that Valplast cosmetic dentures are available which offer you more flexibility. Dentures come in a variety of different materials but are generally fabricated from acrylic resins.

Dentures can either be held in place naturally through the suction of your gums or via a daily-applied fixing agent. Mini-implants are relatively expensive but represent an option if you are worried about your dentures slipping and interfering with eating, drinking and talking as they hold them in place permanently by using a fixture in the jaw.

With good care your dentures can last a long time but it is likely they will need to altered in the long term. Ask your Chelmsford dentist for more information about dentures. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Having regular check ups with dentists is a vital part of keeping our mouths healthy so we avoid painful conditions which might require invasive and inconvenient procedures. Yet many people in Britain feel nervous about undertaking such visits. If you are one of these people it is worth knowing that dental practices have changed significantly in recent years and there is no longer any need to feel anxious about visiting your dentist.

Dental phobia has many and varied causes depending on the person who suffers from it and their particular experiences. Having a fear of needles can make you wary of visiting a dentist, especially if you have a memory of a painful situation in the past. A personal disagreement with a member of staff in the past can make booking an appointment that little bit more awkward and some people even feel that their dentist was unsympathetic about a past issue. If you have not visited the dentist in a while you may feel embarrassed about the state of your oral health and worry that you may be ridiculed for it. Negative stereotypes from the media and even friends and family mean that some people have never even been to a dentist once.

One of the main concerns of modern dentists is to relax their patients. They are extremely careful to put their patients at ease and will use music or DVDs to help. Dental procedures are far less painful on the whole than they used to be, thanks in part to pain-free gels and effective sedation techniques. The most important thing to remember is that there are a lot of dentists out there and if you are not satisfied with yours then you should find a new one rather than just putting up with it. Finding a Brentwood dentist who is sympathetic and communicative will change the way you think about dentistry if you have issue with dental phobia. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Dental pain or tooth ache, can take many forms but it is always painful and best dealt with swiftly. It might be a sign that a nasty condition is developing in your mouth and can make activities which we take for granted – like eating, drinking and talking – painful and difficult to undertake. Contact your Brentwood dentist if you are experiencing dental pain.

Dental pain can take a number of different forms which have varying causes and require certain courses of action. You might experience sensitivity in your teeth when you eat or drink substances which are especially hot or cold. This probably means that your enamel has been worn away and plaque is beginning to interfere with the nerves in your teeth. If these nerves become damaged you may suffer from chronic dental pain which takes the form of a permanent tooth ache.

An accident or abscess might cause excruciating pain, often accompanied by swelling of the face. Pain while eating might be because you have a cracked or broken tooth. Any noticeable and persistent pain in the teeth should be reported to your dentist for evaluation, especially now that medical studies are indicating that dental pain can be a symptom of a serious, underlying health issue.

Your Brentwood dentist is trained to examine your dental pain and find out the underlying causes. It is quite possible that pain in one tooth actually has nothing to do with that tooth at all. You might need a cavity filling in or root canal work or simply need to change your diet for the better or undertake a more rigorous dental hygiene routine at home. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.