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What is Restorative Dentistry

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

We are proud to offer a range of restorative dental treatments to carry out running repairs to the teeth, offer protection and enable you to enjoy improved oral function. Restorative dentistry is concerned with the restoration of weak, damaged and decayed teeth and the diagnosis and management of dental diseases and infections affecting the teeth and the bony structures that support them.

Restorative dental treatment at Liverpool Dental Spa

We have an extensive collection of restorative treatments on offer that bring about incredible results for patients with chipped, broken and missing teeth. Whether you’ve been injured in an accident, your tooth has been weakened by gum disease or you have lost a tooth, we’re confident  we can find the most effective solutions.

Our restorative treatment options include:

  • Crowns: porcelain crowns, also known as caps, are used to protect damaged teeth. They sit on top of the existing tooth structure to improve the functionality of the tooth. Porcelain crowns are durable (lasting up to 5 years) and they also create stunning, subtle aesthetics. We are able to offer traditional hand-crafted crowns or CEREC 1-day treatment, which eliminates the need for multiple appointments and temporary restorations.
  • Bridges: dental bridges are a popular solution for missing teeth. They are designed to bridge the gap between two teeth when a tooth is lost and consist of a false tooth with a crown on either side. Bridges are often made from ceramics, which provide a natural finish and they are an affordable and durable option, lasting around 10-15 years.
  • Dentures: dentures are a reliable and effective solution for missing teeth and we offer modern complete and partial dentures, which improve and restore oral function and create healthy looking, attractive smiles. Every denture is made from high quality materials and are custom-made for a perfect fit.
  • Dental implants: implants are an increasingly popular choice for patients who have lost teeth. They are suitable for all ages and can be used to replace any number of missing teeth, from a single tooth to a full arch. Implants are made from titanium and sit in the jaw bone to replace the missing root. Once they have integrated into the bone, the head of the implant is joined to a crown, bridge or denture and the restoration process is complete.
  • White fillings: white fillings are an aesthetically pleasing alternative to metal fillings and they enable us to restore decayed teeth with minimal impact on the look of the tooth. White fillings are made from dental composite and treatment can usually be completed within an hour.

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Restore Your Smile This January in the Heart of Liverpool

Thursday, January 8th, 2015

Most people require a little patching up and TLC from time to time and at Liverpool Dental Spa, we offer an extensive range of restorative treatments to repair chipped, broken and damaged teeth and enhance the aesthetic of the smile. If you’re in need for some repair work and you’re searching for natural looking, durable solutions, look no further! Our expert dentists use high quality materials to produce fantastic results every time.

Our restorative treatments

Restorative dentistry is concerned with strengthening, repairing and restoring the teeth to improve their function and reduce the risk of further damage. Restorative work can also have major benefits for the look of the smile and subsequently, the client’s confidence.

Our restorative treatments include:

  • dental crowns
  • dental bridges
  • treatment for broken teeth, including bonding and veneers
  • inlays and onlays
  • Cerec single visit restorations

Crowns and bridges

Crowns and bridges are popular treatments for broken and missing teeth respectively. Dental crowns are placed over the top of the tooth and they are most commonly used when a tooth is decayed or damaged as a result of injury. Crowns help to make the tooth stronger and they can also have a very positive impact on the tooth aesthetic. Bridges are an affordable, simple and effective solution for missing teeth. Treatment is usually complete in just two sessions and we can use ceramics, such as porcelain, to create a very natural look. The most popular type of bridge is made from a false tooth that is supported on either side by a new crown. Crowns and bridges should last for around 8-15 years if they are well cared for.

Cerec

Cerec is an innovative form of technology, which cuts treatment time and enables patients to enjoy the benefits of restorative treatment instantly. This is a single session treatment, which uses advanced technology to enable us to produce bespoke inlays and onlays, crowns and veneers on-site in just one day. Cerec takes care of the design and manufacturing processes and we then fit the new restoration.

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Let Liverpool Dentists Restore Your Smile this Winter

Monday, November 24th, 2014

If your smile is in need of some restorative work this winter, we are here to patch up the teeth and restore your smile to its former glory. We offer a comprehensive range of restorative and tooth replacement treatments, from crowns and fillings to bridges, dentures and dental implants.

Fillings

Fillings are used when a tooth has a cavity. The cavity is filled to make the tooth stronger and more robust. White fillings offer natural looking aesthetics and provide a safer alternative to mercury amalgam fillings. Treatment to fill a tooth usually takes around an hour.

Dental crowns

Dental crowns are a commonly used restorative treatment, which is used when a tooth is damaged or decayed. Crowns are positioned over the top of the tooth and they help to protect and restore the tooth. There are different materials that can be used to make a crown and we often recommend porcelain, as it provides a natural looking finish. Crown treatment usually takes 2 sessions and a crown should last for around 10 years. When a tooth is damaged, but not extensively, an inlay or onlay may be recommended. These restorative treatments are often referred to as a mid-point between fillings and crowns.

Tooth replacement: dental bridges, dentures and implants

Dental bridges, dentures and dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. Most commonly, bridges are used to replace a single tooth, while dentures are used to replace a number of missing teeth. Implants are a versatile treatment, which can provide an option for patients with any number of lost teeth. Implants are a long-term solution, that offers amazing aesthetics and optimum functionality, while dentures and bridges involve a quick and simple treatment process and natural looking results.

 

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Cerec Restoration For Patients In The City Of Liverpool

Tuesday, April 15th, 2014

We offer Cerec technology for same-day restorative treatment. Now, you can enjoy all the benefits of crown, inlay and onlay treatment in a single visit!

What is Cerec?

Cerec is a form of technology, which allows us to offer same-day restorative treatment. Usually, it takes around two weeks to get a new crown, but with Cerec, we can design, process and fit a new crown all in the same session, saving you time and making treatment much more convenient.

Cerec uses state of the art software to convert images of the teeth into detailed 3D images, which are used to design your bespoke restoration. These designs are then sent to the milling site, where the restoration is processed. It takes a matter of minutes to create the new restoration and one it’s ready, it can then be fitted.

Cerec restorations

We use Cerec to create bespoke crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays.

Advantages of Cerec

The main advantage of Cerec is speed, but there are many other benefits. The treatment process is quicker, but it is also easier and much less messy, as there is no need for putty moulds or impressions. Many people dislike the process of creating a putty mould, especially those with a sensitive gag reflex, so Cerec is a great option in this case. The whole process can be completed in a single session, which means less time in the dental chair, fewer injections and greater convenience, as you do not have find time to schedule two separate appointments; you can also enjoy the benefits of your permanent restoration without having to have a temporary one first.

Cerec treatment also improves accuracy and gives dentists greater say in the design process.

If you would like to find out more about Cerec and how you could benefit from same-day restorative treatment, contact us today!

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Broken Teeth Treatment In The City Of Liverpool

Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

Your teeth are extremely strong and hard-wearing, but they are not unbreakable. If you have a broken tooth, it’s advisable to see your dentist to prevent further damage and restore your smile. There are various options available for treating broken teeth, including veneers and dental implants, but one of our most effective treatments is composite bonding.

What is composite bonding?

Composite bonding is a simple, quick and painless cosmetic dental procedure, which is extremely effective for patients who have chipped teeth. The bonding process involves using dental composite to strengthen and repair the teeth. Dental composite is matched to the colour of the tooth and it has both aesthetic and functional benefits.

Dental composite is shaped while in soft, putty form; your dentist will use their skill and experience to mould the composite to build up worn surfaces, repair chips and even close small gaps between the teeth. Once the composite is in place, it will then be hardened using a curing light; this is a very quick process and it is not painful at all.

What are the advantages of composite bonding?

Composite bonding is more affordable than dental implants and veneers and the procedure takes less than an hour, which means you can enjoy the benefits of treatment much quicker. The process is painless and there is usually no need for anaesthetic.

The changes brought about by cosmetic bonding are often minor, but they have a real impact on the overall aesthetic of the smile. If you have a chipped or broken tooth or your teeth are worn and you’re fed up of feeling self-conscious when you smile or meet new people, this treatment can help to rectify these issues and ensure you feel happy and confident in the future.

 

 

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Broken Teeth Treatment In The City Of Liverpool

Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

Unfortunately teeth can break for many reasons including accident or injuries. At Liverpool Dental Spa, our preferred method of treating chipped or broken teeth is a little process called ‘composite bonding,’ and this is what that is…

Tell me about ‘composite bonding?’

It is a procedure that has been used within dentistry for quite some time. It basically involves the skilled, artistic use of ‘dental composite’ material, something with a consistency similar to a paste constructed from various types of resin and filler. This particular substance is used to fill in the cracks and breaks in your chosen tooth or teeth.

A typical procedure

Normally, you will only be required to make a single trip to your dentist’s. Some of the time, patients won’t even need an anaesthetic! An anaesthetic, depending on your thoughts and feelings, either will or won’t be administered and, following that, your tooth will be thoroughly cleaned with incredible precision: the composite bonding substance requires a clean surface to bond to. You will select, with the aid of your dentist, a shade of material to suite your teeth and, once selected, your tooth will be prepared with either cotton balls or a rubber band so as to keep your mouth dry. The surface will then be etched via a special gel which will help with the bonding process. The composite substance is then applied to the tooth in question and the tooth is placed under the light of a special lamp which will unlock the composite’s special qualities, helping it to set. Further composite material is supplied in smaller applications until your tooth looks as it should.

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Cosmetic bonding blurs the line between science and art. Thankfully, our skilled dentists are as artful as they are knowledgeable! If you are interested in exploring cosmetic bonding, do not hesitate to contact Liverpool Dental Spa.

 

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Treating Broken Teeth With Composite Bonding

Thursday, January 30th, 2014

Rabbit’s teeth grow continually, requiring them to chew foods which will grind them down. If they aren’t worn down via chewing, these teeth will slowly start to resemble tusks. Human teeth don’t quite grow at such an accelerated rate, meaning that the gradual wear and tear of the daily chew can, in fact, lead to cracks and chips in those pearly whites. In a slightly less subtle way, accidents and injuries can also produce similar, and even far more extreme, results. But what can one do in such a scenario? Well, thankfully, we at Liverpool Dental Spa offer a little thing called ‘composite bonding’.

What is this ‘composite bonding?’

It is a technique that has been used in dental practices for a lengthy period of time. It essentially involves the skilful, sculptural use of ‘dental composite’ material, a substance with a consistency akin to a paste which is made up of several varieties of resin and filler. This material is essentially used to correct the cracks and breaks in your tooth or teeth.

A standard procedure

Typically, you will only need to make one trip to the dental practice. Most of the time, patients don’t even require an anaesthetic! Once it has been decided whether an anaesthetic will be required. Once that has been dealt with, the anaesthetic either will or won’t be administered and then your tooth will be cleaned with meticulous precision: composite bonding material demands a clean surface with which to bond. Once a suitable shade of material is selected, your tooth will then be prepped with either a rubber band or a myriad of cotton balls so as to keep it dry. The etching of the surface of your tooth will then commence with the use of a special gel which will aid the bonding process. The composite material is then applied to your chosen tooth and then said tooth is shown to a unique light which will activate the composite so as to help it strengthen and set. Additional composite material is then by put, in smaller applications, until your longed-for look and shape is brought in to reality.

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Cosmetic bonding is as much an art as a science and requires great skill to apply. Thankfully, our dentists have said skills! If you might be interested in this procedure, don’t hesitate to book a consultation.

 

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Get Better Fitting Dentures In Liverpool

Wednesday, September 11th, 2013

Many people have a very negative view when it comes to dentures. They picture badly fitting bulky false teeth which look and feel uncomfortable. But in today’s modern dentistry we can now offer our patients implant retained dentures which offer stability, a permanent solution to missing teeth and dentures which fit perfectly and do not have to be glued into the mouth.

What are implant retained dentures?

Implant retained dentures are the most effective denture method. Dental implants are inserted into the roots of missing teeth where they will heal with the jawbone-this provides an incredibly stable foundation for the dentures. After the implants are placed the dentures can then be securely fixed on to the top f the titanium implants providing patients with a very natural, strong result.

What happens during treatment?

Whilst traditional dentures would rely on the suction from the gums, implant retained dentures are fully supported by the dental implants and work with both full and partial dentures.

The procedure;

  • We cut into the gum and drill into the jawbone area
  • We then place the implants into the holes and stitch the gums so that they can then heal
  • After a period of time when the gums have fully healed and the implants have fused with the jawbone we will add the dentures
  • After this patients are free to continue their normal lives eating and drinking what ever they like

We use local anaesthetic so that treatment is comfortable and patients do not feel pain. Dental phobic patients can discuss other sedation options with us in order to make patients as comfortable as possible. If you are interested in implant retained dentures, contact the team at Liverpool Dental Spa in Liverpool for more information and to arrange your consultation.

 

 

 

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Dental Crowns For Tooth Restoration In Liverpool

Friday, August 23rd, 2013

Dental crowns are a very popular treatment; they are used to strengthen teeth that have been weakened through decay or injury. Dental crowns are also known as caps because they sit over the top of the natural tooth.

What are crowns and why would I need one?

Dental crowns are a type of restoration; they are used to strengthen teeth that are weak as a result of decay, injury or a large filling. Dental crowns can be made from a wide range of materials, including precious metals, ceramic fused to metal and porcelain. Many people prefer all-ceramic or ceramic fused to metal crowns, as they produce an attractive aesthetic with the crown blending in with the colour of the natural tooth.

We may advise you to have a dental crown if you have had a large filling, you have been involved in an accident, you have fallen or your tooth has been injured while playing sport, for example or you have had root canal treatment. You may also need a crown if you have had a dental implant to replace a missing tooth.

Crowns can also have aesthetic benefits for your smile.

What are the advantages of a dental crown?

Dental crowns have many benefits for your oral health, as well as the look of your smile. Crowns help to strengthen the tooth and protect the rest of the tooth from damage and they also improve the function of the tooth.

The treatment process

Crowns are custom-made for each patient. The crown is manufactured based on images and impressions of the affected tooth to ensure that it fits perfectly. Before a crown is fitted, the tooth is prepared, which involves removing decayed or damaged tissue and cleaning the tooth thoroughly; an impression is then created and the crown is manufactured. We are delighted to offer our clients same-day restorations thanks to the amazing Cerec technology, meaning you can enjoy your new smile straight away. For more information on dental crowns contact us at Liverpool Dental Spa today.

 

 

 

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Tooth Restoration In One Appointment In The City Of Liverpool

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

If you thought having a new crown or a set of veneers took weeks, think again. Thanks to amazing Cerec technology, we can now provide patients in Liverpool with same-day bespoke restorations.

What is Cerec?

Cerec technology is innovative and exciting and it saves patients having to make repeat visits to their dentist. In a single day, we can design, manufacture and place new restorations, meaning you can reap the benefits of treatment straight away and enjoy the treatment process without having to worry about multiple injections and spending hours in the dental chair.

Cerec technology uses images of your teeth to design custom-made restorations, including crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers and this information is then sent to the milling section, which is responsible for manufacturing the restorations.

What are the benefits of Cerec?

Cerec has a host of benefits for dentists and patients. The treatment process is much shorter, with patients able to have their permanent restoration fitted on the same day as the tooth is prepared. Normally, the process of sending away an impression, manufacturing the crown and then sending the crown back to be fitted takes around 2 weeks; with Cerec, we can do all this on the same day, which eliminates the need for multiple injections, repeat treatment sessions and temporary restorations.

Cerec is also beneficial for dentists because it allows them to get more involved in the design process. The procedure is also much less messy, as there is no need to use dental putty and the process is more accurate.

We use the finest quality materials to produce a range of restorations and we colour match your restorations to ensure a natural looking finish and a healthy smile. If you would like to find out more about same-day restorations, call us today!

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