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Expert in Cosmetic dentistry in surrey advice you about different options to solve problem with worn teeth – solution 3

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

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Porcelain Veneers

GET THE TEETH YOU ALWAYS WANTED!

Discolored and worn front teeth are two of the telltale signs of aging. If the teeth are otherwise in relatively good health, porcelain veneers can be an excellent treatment for providing a younger look. Your bite may be the deciding factor if veneers or ceramic crowns are the best solution. Many times cosmetic contouring of the lower teeth can be combined with longer porcelain veneers on the upper teeth to bring back that youthful appearance.

Dark teeth can age you

Darkly stained teeth can make you appear much older than you are. Porcelain veneers in a much brighter shade combined with posterior all-ceramic crowns can give you a smile that went with your pretty face.

The power of a good smile

A patients Discolored and worn teeth and Irregular-looking gum tissue, can result in an aged smile. If  the gums were cosmetically and functionally improved, with five porcelain veneers placed, along with posterior crowns and inlays. The result would be lighter teeth and improved tooth shape and arch alignment. Most importantly the patient can look as young as they felt.

Crowns at Estetica in Surrey

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Estetica Crowns

Estetica Crowns


What are they?


The crown of a tooth is that part which is visible in the mouth. An artificial crown is used to protect and restore a broken, Weakened or heavily filled tooth. They are also used to Improve the appearance of discoloured or crooked teeth. Crowns are made of many different materials including Metals and ceramics.

What will my dentist do?

  • The dentist will shape the tooth so that, when the artificial crown is fitted. It will be the same size and shape as a normal tooth.
  • Preparation time will depend on how damaged the tooth is and whether it needs to be built up first.
  • lf the tooth has died or there isn’t enough left to support the crown it may have to be root-filled first- this is sometimes called ‘removing the hen/e’ The crown is sometimes held in place by a peg or post in the root canal if a lot of the tooth is missing.
  • Your dentist will use a soft moldable material to make an exact impression of what remains of the tooth that is to be crowned and the adjacent teeth.
  • A dental technician uses the impressions to make the crown.
  • A temporary crown made of plastic or metal is usually put over the tooth until the permanent crown is made. You can chew on a temporary crown but it won’t be as strong as the Finished one.
  • When the crown is fitted, your dentist may need to make small adjustments to make sure you can bite comfortably. The crown is tried on and then cemented into place.

What are the benefits?

  • A crown is strong and can look and feel exactly like a natural tooth. The colour and shape can be matched to your own teeth.
  • Depending on the strength of the tooth underneath, a crown can last for many years if you look after your mouth and teeth and the crown is not accidentally damaged.
  • Crowns can also improve your appearance.

Dental Crown Placement. It’s easier than you think at at Estetica in Surrey

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Estetica Crown

Estetica Crown

A dental crown is a perfect way to transform our teeth, especially when they have become discoloured through food and drink intake, red wine being a big contributor to this condition. Other damage to teeth that could be solved by a crown can be more severe, and they will often save the tooth making it unnecessary for an implants or a false plate. Cracked teeth are difficult to see without the aid of a magnifying glass, so often we suffer from slight discomfort and risk more severe damage because of it. A crown over the tooth will not only make the tooth look like new, it will hold a crack in check, this also applies to a chipped, or in some cases, a misshapen tooth. Think of it like decorating a room, we strip off the old paper and it reveals old holes, cracks and bad repairs. We rub down the lumps, we fill the holes and wipe over the cracks. Then we line it and put on the final, smooth top paper. Estetica explained that a crown placement procedure isn’t that complicated, but the comparison is good and the end result is the same. After some preparation work to fix the crown permanently to the tooth, the dentist will apply a clean coat of cement which not only holds the crowns in place, but will also go some way to preventing more damage to a cracked or chipped tooth. The new crown can be used in the same way as all your other teeth, and the care of it will be pretty much the same. If a crown becomes loose or falls out then a dentist can easily place it back, and without too much drama. Remember to keep it in some clean water, but don’t scrub it.