Many people put off going to the dentist to get that badly needed work done because they feel they simply don’t have the time. This is perfectly understandable with people working longer hours and families to look after. There hardly seems time for anything anymore! But CEREC technology means that many dental practices can now be carried out with breath taking swiftness that just wouldn’t have seem possible a few years ago.

Just take x-rays as an example. Dentists often need to get different views on one particular tooth or area of the mouth. With the traditional x-ray, this would mean that several different x-rays would have to be taken; a laborious process as every individual x-ray would have to be sent off for development in a lab. CEREC techniques use digital x-rays which are three dimensional, thus eliminating the need for repeated images to be taken.

These digital images can be used in conjunction with online technology so that things like porcelain dental veneers and crowns can be fitted very quickly indeed. The three dimensional data can be sent to online milling machines which make the products in little over five minutes. Your Basildon dentist will be delighted to explain all the changes and what they might mean for you and your mouth. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

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.

Dental bridges are an effective way to rectify the problem of tooth loss and they come in three varieties. In the case of a traditional or fixed bridge, a false tooth (commonly known as a pontic) is fused between two crowns. For extra stability, these crowns are anchored to neighbouring teeth. Plastic pontics are used in resin-bonded or Maryland-bonded bridge processes if it is a gap between the front teeth that is being filled. Here the resin is concealed to preserve the aesthetics of your smile. A cantilever bridge is used if your front teeth are vulnerable to lower stress and the pontic is just fused to one side rather than two.

If necessary your dentist will have to shave some of the existing tooth off. This is so that the bridge and pontic will have enough room. Just like when constructing a brace, an impression of the affected area of your mouth will be taken. Using this, a replacement tooth will be fabricated in a specialist lab. While waiting for your next appointment, you will wear a temporary bridge to keep the area stable and protected. Then your dentist will check that the replacement fits with your bite before attaching it with dental cement.

If you have lost a tooth, contact your Basildon dentist about the dental bridge work which is vital in restoring your mouth to good health. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Old methods of using dental putty to take moulds of your teeth could be uncomfortable and mean long waiting times. CEREC is different because it allows dentists to take a digital image of your teeth using cutting edge technology. It is even superior to traditional xrays as the images are 3D, meaning your dentist can have incredible views of your teeth. These images are sent, fast to an online milling machine and your replacement tooth is constructed using high quality ceramics. This process takes roughly six minutes.

Your dentist will make the replacement to your surrounding teeth, ensuring a subtle, discreet finish and then cement it into place. With just one set of anaesthetic injections and the speed of the online milling, CEREC allows the whole process to take place in about one hour. What’s more, the cost is similar to traditional methods. Although the technology is state-of-the-art, CEREC means there are no laboratory fees and you only have to visit your dentist once. Crowns can cost from £380 to £700 and many dentists offer interest-free repayment plans.

There is no longer any need to wait for weeks for your false teeth while having to wear inconvenient temporary replacements. Ask your Basildon dentist today about the durable, efficient system offered by CEREC technology. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

This is a very complicated process, as can be estimated from the numbers of different procedures required to get the finished product. The dentist has to first plan it carefully so that he or she can take the minimum time possible and do the least possible number of procedures. This entire process might also require the services of more than one dentist since some of the procedures involved are highly specialized.

A dental clinic in Maldon offers this service and it can do so only because it has invested in the latest state of the art equipment. In addition, it has dentists who are well versed in the latest procedures. There is no denying the fact that the entire process is time consuming and also quite expensive. However, people whose teeth are very badly and irreparably damaged are only too happy to pay for this procedure that can bring a smile to their faces. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Digital x-rays possess several major advantages over conventional x-rays. The most obvious advantage is the time taken to process the image. Traditional x-rays need to be developed like photographs in a laboratory. This takes time and can cause problems with under or overexposure. It often meant that at times, the images are less than perfectly clear making diagnosis and treatment slightly tricky. New digital x-rays can be processed immediately and displayed on a computer screen right in front of the dentist. The images are very clear and very accurate and allow the dentist to use or save the image in the patients file.

Another major advantage comes in the area of safety. Digital x-rays use about 80 per cent less radiation than the old style x-ray machines which makes them less damaging to both patients and the dentists who use them every day. This has managed to alleviate one of the most common dangers of using x-rays.

Digital x-rays have also made possible the emergence of chair-side dentistry. The speed these images can be produced combined with other computer guided machinery means that dentists are now able to manufacture and fit dental restorations such as crowns and veneers in only a single appointment. This has vastly improved both the speed and accuracy of treatment. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford

In the past, if a patient needed a dental crown to repair a tooth damaged by decay or accidental damage then a dentist would need to take several dental moulds as well as a series of x-rays. The x-rays would take several hours or days to develop and the dental moulds were not always completely accurate. They would then need to construct a crown or inlay for the patient’s tooth in a laboratory using the x-rays and the moulds. This involved making a layered metal and porcelain restoration that could often take days or weeks and even then still require minor adjustments.

Cerec technology allows the dentist to take several digital x-rays, which can produce three-dimensional images almost instantaneously on a computer screen. This allows the dentist to create a perfectly fitting crown or veneer on the computer. Then comes the really incredible bit, when the dentist sends this information to a computer-guided mill, which can sculpt a new crown or veneer from a single piece of porcelain in a mater of minutes. All of this can be achieved in little more than an hour per tooth for a crown and significantly less for veneers. Combined with the use of resin bonding, it is possible for a patient to have a crown designed, manufactured and installed in a single appointment at a Braintree dentist. Compared to the old methods of crown dentistry, Cerec represents a huge leap forward and expect to see this technology in all dentist surgeries in the near future. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Dental crowns have a variety of uses in dentistry and are used for more than just repairing damaged teeth. Crowns are also often used to hold dental fillings in place as well as to cover repair work from procedures such as root canal surgery. A crown can be an invaluable defence against further damage to weakened teeth.

Dental crowns are commonly made from porcelain, a type of ceramic that resembles the translucent appearance of tooth enamel. Modern crowns are manufactured with the use of computer-aided technology. Dentists use the very latest in 3D and digital x-ray technology to project an exact image of the patient’s teeth. They can then use a computer to design and manufacture a dental crown from a single piece of porcelain in as little as six minutes. This new computer process has removed the need for extensive dental moulds and x-rays which increased the treatment time involved in a dental crown. Computer manufacture has also radically improved treatment time and accuracy.

A Dental crown is an effective way of keeping teeth that may have otherwise been lost. They can strengthen a weakened tooth and restore its original appearance. If you have a damaged tooth or a filling that is loose and causing you pain, make an appointment to see a Chelmsford dentist and ask about the benefits of dental crowns.

Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation.

Dental bonding, also known as cosmetic bonding, is made from a resin and can be coloured to closely match the colour of existing teeth. The resin can be made up on the spot by a dentist and does not require laboratory conditions necessary to manufacture crowns and veneers. This is the reason that dental bonding is so cheap when compared to other cosmetic dentistry treatments. It also means that treatment times are significantly shorter. In fact, unless there is a large area that requires bonding, most treatments can be carried out in only one visit to the dentist.

Unless being applied to a particularly sensitive area such as an exposed cavity, dental bonding is also completely pain-free. It is very rare that a patient will need any kind of anaesthetic before a dental bonding treatment.

Dental bonding is applied by the dentist to the require area and sculpted into the required shape. When satisfied the dentist will use the intense heat of a laser to set the bonding hard. When set the bonding is very durable and resistant to staining. For badly worn or discoloured teeth, dental bonding can completely transform their appearance in as little as a couple of hours and will cost far less than a set of veneers.

Due to its versatility and affordability, dental bonding is a popular choice with both patients and dentists. Basildon dentists are using dental bonding more and more to repair damaged teeth and improve the cosmetic appearance of others. Ask your dentist in Basildon about the possibilities of dental bonding and find out what it could do for you. Call 01245 268 494 to make an appointment with Dr Moore for a free consultation.