Dentist in Liverpool

Dental treatments in Liverpool

Dental implants

Some dentists in Liverpool provide implantology treatments. Please call dental clinics in Liverpool first in order to check if they provide implant treatments. Dental implants provide the longest lasting and most natural solution to missing teeth. Once the treatment is completed they give you the natural looking teeth and confidence to eat and smile. Implants are much more comfortable than conventional bridges and partial dentures. There are no wobbling or weakened teeth, no slipping or movement, as it is often the case with partial or full denture. Implants protect your natural teeth as there is no need for drilling of surrounding teeth. Dental implants slow the bone shrinkage process as when teeth are missing the surrounding bone begins to shrink. Insertion of implants is painless as it is performed under local anaesthesia. The slight pain may be felt after the surgery and a minor swelling may occur. For majority of patients painkillers you take for a headache will be all that is needed for a few days. If you are in general good health then dental implants will very likely work for you. However, you also need to have healthy gums and sufficient thickness of the jawbone. In some cases implants can only be placed after reconstructing the bone area first..

Dentures

Dentures are provided by NHS and private dentists in Liverpool. A complete denture replaces all the natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaws. A partial denture fills in the spaces left by lost teeth. In partial denture, metal attachments connect the denture to your remaining natural teeth. Partial denture also helps to protect your remaining teeth from loss or gum disease. Although dentures provide a natural appearance it takes a bit of time to get used to them. Dentures are not the most comfortable solution to missing teeth. There is some maintenance involved and some speech problems might occur. Denture provides only about 15-20% of the biting force as compared with natural teeth. It is also very likely that the mouth will change over the life of your denture and that denture would need to be replaced.

Dental crowns and bridges

Crowns and bridges are available at NHS and private dental clinics in Liverpool, although the quality of materials differs between these practises. 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 weakened by decay or a large filling. Crowns are made of porcelain, gold and other metals, acrylic resin, or an amalgam of different materials. They last for many years, depending on the health of the tooth underneath and the overall hygiene. A temporary crown made of plastic or metal is placed over the tooth until the permanent crown is prepared. Usually two or three visits to a dentist are required to complete the treatment: the first for the preparation, impression, shade taking and fitting the temporary crown; and the second to fit the permanent one. There will usually be about 1 to 2 weeks in between appointments.

Bridges, which are fused together crowns, are commonly made of porcelain bonded to precious metal. Sometimes, there are other non-precious metals used in the base in order to strengthen the bridge. There are also new bridges made entirely of strong porcelain. Bridges are very good solution to missing teeth and are the alternative to dental implants.

Veneers

Cosmetic dentists in Liverpool provide veneers for local patients. A veneer is a thin layer of composite material or porcelain made to fit over the surface of a tooth. Similarly to a false fingernail that fits over a nail. Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy and very little preparation of the tooth is needed. White porcelain veneers are used for “Hollywood smile restoration” .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 tooth. They can be used to resurface teeth and to make them appear straighter. Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics treatments are not suitable.

Teeth whitening

Whitening is a good way of improving the shade of your teeth and to make a brighter smile. Various clinics in Liverpool provide these treatments. Whitening can reduce the discoloration and staining of teeth.
A change of two or three shades will make a significant difference in just about anyone's smile. It is worth noting that not all of your teeth are the same natural colour. Often your eye teeth tend to be darker than the others, your front teeth are typically the whitest, and molars tend to be a shade between the two. During your first consultation for tooth whitening, your dentist should tell you what you personally can expect for your specific smile. The structure of your teeth and the type of teeth whitening procedure affects the outcome. There are a few teeth whitening procedures available such us lamp or tray teeth whitening. While each work effectively, there are advantages and disadvantages to each procedure dependent on your objectives of the treatment.