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Gum Contouring – Get Rid of a “Gummy Smile”

Monday, January 30th, 2017

Do you have a gummy smile? Do you feel self-conscious when you smile? Are you constantly analysing the way you look in photographs? If you have a gummy smile, you don’t have to hide your teeth away for the rest of your life. With gum contouring, we can help you to feel confident when you smile.

What is a gummy smile?

A gummy smile isn’t a dental problem, as such. It doesn’t cause any negative symptoms or put your dental health at risk. However, it can have a detrimental effect on your self-esteem. The term gummy smile is used to describe the aesthetic of the smile when there is a larger than normal amount of gum tissue on show when you smile. It tends to mean that the teeth look short and small.

What is gum contouring?

Gum contouring, or gum reshaping as it is also known, is a technique that is used to improve the overall look of the smile by removing tiny amounts of gum tissue, and reshaping the gums to expose more of the tooth tissue. The end result is longer, larger looking teeth, and a beautiful, balanced smile.

Could gum contouring benefit me?

Gum contouring could be beneficial if you lack confidence when you smile because your teeth look small and a large portion of the tooth tissue is covered by gum. If you’d like to feel more attractive and comfortable when you smile in public, this could be the procedure for you.

If you’d like to find out more about gum contouring, our dentists will be happy to give you more information, and answer all your questions. Simply fill in an online enquiry form, or give us a call.

Give Your Teeth Their Healthiest Christmas Yet!

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Christmas is the most wonderful time of year for most of us, but when it comes to your dental health, there are risks. During the festive period, we tend to relax our diets and indulge on all kinds of traditional treats. This Christmas, spare a thought for your teeth and gums, and give them the healthiest Christmas yet. All you need to do is bear these simple tips in mind:

Book a routine check-up: if you haven’t been to the dentist in the last 6-12 months, now is an ideal tie to make an appointment before Christmas. Nobody wants to spend the festive period missing out on the fun because they’ve got toothache. When you see your dentist, they will carry out a series of checks to make sure that your teeth and gums are healthy. If there are problems, they can be treated. If you have signs of decay and gum disease, for example, leaving them can result in serious damage.

Avoid snacking: it’s tempting to graze all day at Christmas time when there are bowls of nuts and crisps scattered around, and family-size tubs of chocolate on offer. Snacking doesn’t just ruin main meals. It also increases your risk of dental disease. When you eat, bacteria release acids that attack your enamel, making it soft. It takes time for the enamel to reharden. If you’re snacking, this means that your enamel never has chance to recover, and there’s a real risk of cavities forming. Try and stick to eating at mealtimes.

Eat in moderation: it’s understandable to go a bit crazy at Christmas time, but try and moderate your intake of sugary foods and drinks. There are plenty of savoury delights that you can enjoy instead. One simple way of reducing your sugar intake is to swap fizzy drinks for sugar-free versions. Fizzy drinks are acidic, so if you are drinking diet versions, use a straw, and drink a glass of water or milk afterwards.

Keep up with your normal oral hygiene regime: at Christmas time, we tend to go into holiday mode and slack off a little. It’s fine to enjoy a lie-in, but don’t relax your oral hygiene regime. It’s essential to clean your teeth twice a day every day for at least two minutes each time.

Professional Advice for Denture Wearers

Thursday, December 8th, 2016

If you have missing teeth, dentures can be a wonderfully effective solution. Dentures are sets of prosthetic teeth, which enable you to do everything you could do with healthy natural teeth. We are able to provide custom-made partial and full dentures. If you have dentures, or you’re thinking about getting dentures, here is some professional advice, which may prove useful.

Caring for your dentures

When you have dentures, it’s important to look after them. This involves taking good care of your mouth, and keeping your dentures clean. To prevent the risk of oral disease, you’ll need to keep your mouth clean. If you have natural teeth remaining, brush them as normal, and take steps to remove bacteria and food debris from your denture. You can use cleaning solution or gently wipe your dentures clean. If you have any questions at all about looking after your dentures, ask your dentist. Always use lukewarm water when you’re rinsing the denture; if you use boiling water, this may result in distortion. When you take your denture out, make sure you keep it somewhere safe. Don’t clean your denture over a hard surface without putting down a cloth or towel first. By doing this, you’ll prevent damage if you drop the denture.

Seeing your dentist

When you have dentures, regular dental visits are strongly recommended. Your dentist can keep an eye on your mouth and check the condition and fit of your denture. If you do experience any discomfort, or you’re worried about the fit of your denture between appointments, call us, and we’ll arrange to see you as quickly as possible. Ill-fitting dentures can cause irritation and soreness, so it’s important to address any problems as a priority.

5 Amazing Facts About CEREC

Thursday, November 10th, 2016

Dentistry is a truly amazing field, which is advancing and evolving all the time. We’re proud to invest in incredible dental technology to bring our clients the best treatments out there. One of our most innovative treatments is same-day CEREC restorations. If you’re not familiar with CEREC, here are five amazing facts.

  1. CEREC enables us to offer same-day restorative treatment: usually, it takes around two weeks and separate treatment sessions to provide crown or veneer treatment. With CEREC, we can offer same-day treatment. CEREC takes care of every aspect of restorative treatment for us. We can design, fabricate and fit the new restoration in a single day.
  2. CEREC can be used to make bespoke veneers, inlays and onlays and crowns: CEREC is a versatile piece of kit, which enables us to make an array of different restorations. This means that we can offer same-day treatment to patients with varied restorative needs.
  3. CEREC enables us to do everything on-site: usually, when you need a new crown, for example, we create a putty mould, which is sent away to the laboratory. With CEREC, we do everything on-site.
  4. CEREC uses photographic images to form customised restorations: many people dislike the feel of dental putty in their mouth, and creating moulds can be an unpleasant and messy experience. With CEREC, we don’t need to do this. We can create new restoration using photographic images. CEREC converts these images into 3D templates, which are sent to the milling machine.
  5. CEREC improves accuracy: with putty impressions there’s always a marginal risk of inaccuracy. CEREC eliminates this and is therefore a more accurate way of creating custom-made restorations.

If you’d like to find out more, don’t hesitate to give us a call today!

Chipped Tooth? Here’s What You Need!

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

White smileEven the strongest, healthiest teeth can fall foul to accidents and injuries. Tooth enamel is incredibly strong, but chips are fairly common. Even a minor chip can have a significant impact on the look of your smile and your confidence. Thankfully, if you’re worried about chips, we can help. Sometimes, clients opt for veneers for chips, especially if they have additional problems, such as staining. But there is an alternative. Allow us to introduce you to cosmetic bonding.

Everything you need to know about cosmetic bonding

Cosmetic bonding, also known as composite bonding, is a very simple but very effective dental procedure, which has incredible aesthetic benefits for your smile. This treatment involves using dental composite, a tooth-coloured material, to patch up work edges, alter the shape of individual teeth, and repair chips.

Composite bonding is a simpler, faster and more affordable option than dental veneers. It can be completed in a single session, and there’s absolutely no pain involved.

If you choose to have bonding, your dentist will go through the procedure with you. Before they begin, they will select the shade of composite that is closest to your natural tooth colour. They will then apply the composite, which looks and feels like dental putty, and shape it. Your dentist will mould the composite to carry out the desired changes, using their creativity and practical skills to achieve amazing results. The composite is then hardened using a curing light. Once the composite has set, your dentist will make any final adjustments to ensure a flawless finish.

Is bonding the right treatment for me?

Many of us are conscious about the appearance of our smiles. If you have minor imperfections, we can make your smile look more attractive and boost your confidence by using simple, painless techniques like composite bonding. This treatment is suitable for those with chips, worn and uneven teeth, small gaps between the teeth and misshapen teeth. To find out more, give us a call today!

The Beauty of Cosmetic Dentistry

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

At Liverpool Dental Spa, we pride ourselves on offering the best cosmetic dental treatments around and we are confident that we can make any smile look incredible.

We offer an extensive collection of cosmetic dental treatments and we have a solution for almost any cosmetic dental issues you could imagine. Our treatments include:

  • Teeth whitening
  • Porcelain veneers
  • White fillings
  • Cosmetic bonding
  • Smile makeovers
  • Dental implants

We also offer an array of restorative treatments, cosmetic braces and facial aesthetic treatments.

Why would I consider cosmetic dentistry?

Many people are put off dental treatment because they worry about pain, injections, drills and going to the dentist in general, but cosmetic dentistry can be hugely beneficial and we use the latest techniques to prevent pain and make treatment comfortable. Cosmetic dentistry is concerned with the look of the teeth and changing the aesthetic of the smile doesn’t just make you look great, it also makes you feel great. It’s amazing what a difference treatment can make to confidence, especially as most people view their smile as their most important feature and the smile is so important as a mean of communication.

If you’re thinking about cosmetic dentistry or you’re interested in treatment and you would like to find out more, call us and arrange a consultation. We can chat about the issues you would like to improve and explore different treatment options to make your smile look stunning.

Which Celebrities Give You #SmileGoals?

Monday, May 16th, 2016

Many people are encouraged to have dental work after seeing the success of the latest treatments on celebrity smiles.

Celebrity magazines are always full of stories about celebrities and their latest cosmetic surgery procedures. Many younger stars don’t need the usual types of cosmetic treatments, such as face lifts or Botox, but cosmetic dental treatment is very popular among celebrities of all ages. Many are happy to admit in the press that they have had treatment, while others try and keep it secret, despite the evidence to the contrary!

Seeing how successful a procedure like braces, veneers or whitening has been on a celebrity can inspire patients to turn up at dental clinics requesting similar treatments, so that they can get the same smile and the same look as their favourite celebrity. Some of the brightest and most dazzling famous smiles have been given a helping hand by dental practitioners, including those of Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani and actress Katherine Heigel.

Who’s had what done?

Miley’s perfect smile was created with the help of a set of porcelain veneers, which can cover up minor imperfections in just one appointment, while Gwen and Katherine have both had orthodontic work to correct their crooked smiles. Katherine was treated using one of the new, modern types of invisible braces, while there are many pictures of Gwen with her traditional fixed braces, which helped to create the perfect smile we can all see today.

The Kate Middleton look

Often patients will come into clinics asking for a particular celebrity’s look, even if they don’t know what treatment they have had done! The Kate Middleton look is a popular request, as ladies all over the world want to copy her perfect princess smile.

Although all the reports are only tabloid gossip, Kate is rumoured to have had orthodontic work on her teeth, using the latest 3D technology to reduce the amount of time that the patient has to wear their braces. Comparing her engagement pictures with previous newspaper shots, it appears she has also had professional teeth whitening carried out. No doubt the Kate Middleton smile will be recreated in many mouths around the world!

Weather Your Tooth Erosion with Cosmetic Bonding

Friday, April 22nd, 2016

If your teeth have fallen victim to acid erosion then you might have considered pricey treatments like veneers to get your smile back on track. But did you know there’s a faster and more cost effective option? Cosmetic bonding can restore your smile in a single visit and is significantly cheaper than veneers or crowns.

What is bonding used for?

Cosmetic bonding uses a material called resin, which becomes very resilient when it sets. This treatment can be used to treat:

  • Tooth decay
  • Chipped teeth
  • Broken teeth
  • Uneven teeth
  • Gaps in the smile
  • Discoloration

The bonding procedure

The procedure is pretty straightforward. Firstly, your dentist will mix the resin to make sure the colour matches your natural teeth.

Your tooth will then be prepared. This involves roughening the surface so that the resin can get a firm grip on your tooth.

Once your tooth is ready, your dentist will apply the resin to the tooth and sculpt it into shape. Finally they’ll solidify the resin using a special laser, before giving the tooth a polish for a natural finish.

Bonding benefits

Cosmetic bonding treatment is an effective and long-lasting treatment and the best part is, it can be completed in one appointment!

Your teeth will look beautiful and natural afterwards and there’s no need for downtime after the procedure.

Modern Denture Treatment in the Heart of Liverpool

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

At Liverpool Dental Spa we offer high quality modern dentures to replace missing teeth and enable you to smile with confidence.

About dentures

Dentures are sets of false teeth made from acrylic resin. They are deigned to look like natural teeth and restore function to the mouth when a patient has lost their natural teeth. It is possible to use partial dentures or full dentures to replace missing teeth. Partial dentures are used to replace a small number of teeth, while a full denture is intended to replace a full arch of missing teeth.

Our dentures are made from the finest quality materials and we use cutting-edge design to bring you the best dentures.

How could dentures benefit me?

If you have missing teeth, you could benefit from denture treatment. Dentures help you to enjoy the functions of normal teeth, so you can eat and speak without any issues and also enjoy smiling without worrying about exposing gaps in your teeth.

If you have a large number of missing teeth, this can really impact your oral health as well as your general health and your confidence. Without teeth, it is difficult to eat, your smile looks less attractive and unhealthy and your speech may be impaired. Dentures can help to eliminate these issues and enable you to enjoy a better quality of life.

What are the alternatives?

Alternative treatments to dentures include dental implants and dental bridges. However, these treatments are not suitable for all patients. If you are interested in tooth replacement treatment, call the practice to arrange a consultation and one of our friendly dentists will discuss the options with you and recommend the best treatment based on your individual needs and your treatment expectations.

Learn All About Dental Bridges

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

If you have a missing tooth, there’s no need to panic. We offer a range of tooth replacement treatments including dental bridges.

What is a dental bridge?

A dental bridge is a form of restoration used to restore the smile. There are different types of bridge available, including a traditional fixed bridge, a cantilever bridge and a Maryland bridge. Traditional fixed bridges are the most commonly used type of bridge and they consist of a false tooth anchored in place by two crowns. The type of bridge you choose will often depend on the location of the missing tooth and your general oral health. If you have healthy teeth on one side of the gap, rather than both sides, a cantilever bridge may be recommended, while a Maryland bridge may be the best option for a missing front tooth.

There are various materials that can be used to make a dental bridge, including porcelain, gold and metal alloys. Metal bridges tend to be strong and hard-wearing, but they are highly visible and many people prefer to have ceramic bridges, as they are more aesthetically pleasing.

Why would I need a dental bridge?

You may wish to consider having a dental bridge if you have a missing tooth or a tooth that is severely decayed and requires extraction.

Dental bridges strengthen the teeth and enable you to eat and speak without any problems, as well as making the smile look healthier and more visually appealing.

The procedure

Dental bridge treatment usually involves two sessions, which tend to be two weeks apart. During the first appointment, the mould for the bridge will be created and during the second appointment, the bridge will be fixed into position.

How long do dental bridges last?

Dental bridges are not built to last a lifetime, but they should last for several years. It is important to care for your bridge in order to get the most out of it. Your dentist will explain how to maintain your dental bridge.

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Winners for National UK Award

  • > 2009 Best Dental Team

Winners for North West Awards

  • > 2009 Best Dental Team
  • > 2008 Best Dental Practice

Finalists for North West Awards

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  • > 2008 Best Dental Team

Finalist & Highly Commended for

  • > 2007 Best Young Dentist Dr Marius McGovern