Cosmetic dentistry: veneers, dental crowns and teeth whitening

Cosmetic dentists in East London would often use veneers for restorations of crooked, broken or discoloured teeth. A veneer, usually made of porcelain, is a thin layer that is cemented permanently over the surface of a damaged, broken or crooked tooth. White porcelain veneers are used for so called “Hollywood smile restorations”. Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy and little preparation of the tooth is needed (hence the treatment is sometimes refereed as a non-invasive). They are bonded to the front of a patient’s tooth, concealing surface imperfections in the tooth enamel. Veneers are made individually for each patient to match the size and the shape of their teeth. They can be used to resurface teeth and to make them appear straighter, especially when orthodontics treatments (braces) are not wanted by the patient.

Crowns are available at NHS as well as private dental clinics in East London. However, NHS only provides tooth restoration using basic crowns whereas private clinics use basic as well as more advanced materials such as zirconium or porcelain for crowns. A crown is an artificial or false tooth that fits over the remaining part of a cracked or damaged tooth. It makes it strong and gives it the shape of a natural looking tooth. It is a very good restoration method for teeth that have been broken, or damaged by decay or a large filling. Crowns are made of porcelain or other metals  including acrylic resin and an amalgam of different materials. Crowns last for many years, providing the oral hygiene is maintained. A temporary crown made of plastic or metal is placed over the tooth until the permanent crown is prepared. Usually couple of visits to a dentist is needed to complete the treatment: the first for the preparation, impression, shade sampling and fitting of the temporary crown; the second to fit the permanent crown. The treatment might take longer if there are infections present (either gum or teeth infections)

Whitening is a good way of making your teeth brighter. The whitening treatments are only available at private clinics. Whitening can reduce the discoloration and staining of your teeth. During your first consultation, your dentist should tell you what you can expect for your specific smile. Patients need to be aware that the structure of your teeth and the type of teeth whitening procedure affects the outcome. However, a change of a couple of shades will make a significant difference in just about everyone's smile. Currently, there are a few teeth whitening procedures available such in-surgery whitening (also known as laser teeth whitening) or tray teeth whitening. There are advantages and disadvantages to each method and your dentists will be able to advice.

Missing teeth restorations: Dental implants, bridges and dentures

Private dental clinics in East London provide dental implant treatments which are ideal for missing teeth restorations. Not every clinic however is equipped to do implants so patients should check with clinics first if such treatments are available. By many dentists, dental implants are regarded as the best solution to missing teeth problem. Once the treatment is finished, crowns or bridges attached to implants give the natural looking smile and confidence to eat. Implants are more comfortable than dentures, and more natural than bridges. False teeth on implants stay firmly in place and there is no movement, which isn’t the case with dentures. Dental implants slow the bone shrinkage process which occurs after extraction of a tooth or numbers of teeth. If you are in general good health then dental implants will most likely work for you. Patients need to have the healthy gums and sufficient thickness of the jawbone. In some cases implants can only be placed after reconstructing the bone area first or carrying out the sinus lift treatment. Implants protect your natural teeth as there is no need for drilling of surrounding teeth. Surgical part of the treatment is painless when performed under local anaesthesia. The main disadvantage of the implant treatment is the high cost. Many UK patients seek a good dentist abroad (daj linka do dipa)  to get the dental implant treatment (daj linka do pms) cost effectively

Bridges, are crowns fused together and are commonly used for missing teeth restorations. Similarly  to implants, bridges are also a good solution to missing teeth problem, although drilling through neighbouring teeth is required.

NHS and private dental clinics in East London fit dentures to patients with missing teeth. Although dentures provide a natural appearance it takes a bit of time to get used to them. Two types of dentures are available: a partial and full dentures. A partial denture fills in the spaces left by lost teeth. In partial denture, metal attachments connect the denture to your remaining teeth. Partial denture additionally helps to protect your remaining teeth from loss or gum disease. A complete denture replaces all the natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaws. Dentures are the cheapest solution to patient with no teeth at all although they are not the most comfortable solution. There is some maintenance involved and some speech problems might occur.  They only provide about a fifth of the biting force. Additionally, the mouth will change over the life of your denture meaning that it would need to be replaced at some sta