There is nothing worse than being embarrassed about your smile. If you have damaged teeth, you may be nervous or apprehensive in social situations, worried that someone will spot the affected teeth. It is important to deal with this problem and maintain confidence by rectifying broken teeth.

In order to strengthen a broken down tooth, you may need to have a crown fitted. This will allow it to function like your other, healthy teeth when you are talking, eating and drinking. Crowns are ideal in a situation where there is so little of your tooth left that it is impossible to rebuild it as such. They will act as a protecting barrier against the future formation of large cavities on the remaining portion of tooth as well. If you have dull or stained teeth, crowns can be utilized to enhance the aesthetic appeal by effectively covering them up and allow you to smile confidently again. In this case however, a less invasive procedure such as tooth whitening may be more appropriate.

In the past, metal was the preferred material for crowns. These led to the formation of dark lines against the gum which many people found unsightly. Porcelain crowns are a huge improvement on their metal counterparts. Most obviously, the fact that they match your surrounding teeth in terms of colour, shade and texture is a huge boost for anyone worried about the appearance of their smile.

Once the area has been prepared and cleaned, your dentist might need to remove a little of the existing tooth under local anaesthetic to make sure the crown achieves a tight fit. The dental putty impression is sent to a lab where the crown is made from a lightweight porcelain that is immensely durable. After a fortnight of wearing a temporary replacement, your dentist will affix the permanent crown with dental cement.

Ask your Colchester dentist about what porcelain crowns can do for your smile. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Cosmetic dentistry is the process of improving the visual appearance of teeth by performing a variety of dental procedures. With the advances in dental technology over the last two decades the standard and availability of cosmetic dentistry has greatly increased. There are now cosmetic dental treatments available for almost every kind of dental issue meaning that everyone can now have healthy and aesthetically pleasing teeth.

One of the most important factors in the cosmetic appearance of teeth is their colour. Even the straightest and most well proportioned teeth in the world can look unhealthy if they are badly discoloured. Tooth discolouration is a natural process that happens to us all as we get older. Just as our hair loses its natural colour and goes grey, so do our teeth which lose their white appearance. Tooth whitening procedures are able to prevent this discolouration and even reverse it by as much as ten shades. Whitening procedures are always increasing in effectiveness with some of the latest products offering greatly reduced treatment time. Whitening is one of the most effective cosmetic dental practises and because of its affordability it is also one of the most widely practised.

Other common cosmetic complaints are chipped, cracked or broken teeth. Even the smallest break or damage can ruin the cosmetic appearance of teeth not to mention be very painful and cause further dental complications. Damaged teeth can be repaired by using the latest in porcelain crown and veneer technology. Thanks to the advent of digital x-rays and computer aided manufacture, ceramic dental repairs cab now be fabricated in a fraction of the time it took in the past. Porcelain veneers can be milled from a single block in as little as six minutes. For patients with discoloured or worn teeth, whole dental arcs can be replaced with veneers to completely restore the appearance of healthy teeth.

Other cosmetic procedures include constructing dental bridges and implants to artificially replace missing teeth. Again, with the advent of new technologies these procedures have improved greatly both in effectiveness and quality. Dentists in Chelmsford are fully trained to carry out the very latest cosmetic dentistry procedures to give you the perfect smile that you’ve always wanted. Make an appointment today to discuss which procedures may work best for your teeth. Call 01245 268 494  for free consultation with Dr.Moore.