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The Magic Of Cosmetic Bonding For Our Patients In The City Of London

April 4th, 2013

There is a lot of hype about cosmetic dentistry in the media, but you don’t need to spend thousands of pounds or be a famous actress to get a great smile. Cosmetic bonding is one of the lesser known cosmetic dental treatments, but it is one of the most effective and the good news is that it is affordable, quick and painless.

What is cosmetic bonding?

It is a cosmetic procedure which is designed to make small changes to the appearance of the teeth in order to create a more attractive smile. Although the procedure is short and the changes are fairly minor, the impact is huge and you will be amazed at the difference a short period of time with your dentist can make.

Cosmetic bonding is where bonding material (similar to putty) is used to repair teeth, patch up any problems and improve the look of the smile. Problems able to be addressed with cosmetic bonding include chipped teeth, gaps between the teeth and worn teeth.

What does cosmetic bonding involve?

The procedure usually takes less than an hour. Your Devonshire Square Dental Studio dentist will use their experience and expertise to mould the dental putty for repairing chipped teeth and closing gaps between the teeth. The putty is soft and can be shaped easily. Once your dentist is happy with the new look of the smile and the placement of the bonding material, they will use a powerful light source to set the putty firm. Your dentist will then make any final adjustments to ensure a perfect finish.

Is cosmetic bonding painful?

This is not a painful procedure and in the majority of cases there is no need for anaesthetic or injections. Some people find it slightly uncomfortable when the teeth are smoothed and the bonding material is applied, but there should be no pain and the majority of cases are complete within one hour.

Cosmetic bonding is the ideal treatment for people who are unhappy with their chipped or worn teeth or for people who would love the gap between their teeth to be a little smaller and less noticeable. The procedure can make a huge difference to the overall look of your smile and you will soon be smiling with bags of confidence. For more information on our cosmetic bonding procedure please contact the team at Devonshire Square Dental Studio in the city of London.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Different Ways Of Using Composite Bonding For Patients In London

February 28th, 2013

Composite bonding is a way of effectively treating teeth that are broken, chipped or stained. It is a simple yet effective method of repairing teeth and is less expensive than other costly procedures.

Treatment can usually be successfully administered in just one appointment with one of our dentists. Prior to treatment, the tooth will be prepared by gentle roughening of the part that will be treated. The dentist will then use a specialist gel to etch the surface of the tooth before applying the resins and bonding primers. They will then place the bonding composite and shape the material so that an attractive, even tooth is created.

The bonding material

The bonding material is made up of acrylic resins containing mineral fillers and ingredients that are activated by light (known as ‘photo initiators’). When it is placed on the tooth the consistency is similar to a paste, and then hardened through the use of an intense light beam.

The bonding material may be moulded and shaped, allowing the dentist to create a perfect shape. In many cases, a few layers of the material will be used to recreate the translucency and colour of a natural tooth. When the dentist is satisfied with the bonding results, they will then give the tooth a shine by polishing it.

Composite bonding requires a dentist to use immense artistry and skill so it is vital to select a dentist with cosmetic dental experience and the necessary qualifications and we are lucky to have a number of highly qualified dentists here at Devonshire Square Dental Studio in the city of London.

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Treating Broken Or Chipped Teeth With Composite Bonding For Patients In Central London

December 25th, 2012

To use your teeth is to wear them down. Even if you never left home and lived purely on tofu and butterhead lettuce, chances are your teeth would experience a few chips, nicks or at least the odd stain. Be it just a touch up or a more extensive repair, composite bonding is able to provide pretty effective tooth repair in a majority of cases.

What is cosmetic bonding?

It is a technique that has been in use in dentistry for quite some time. It involves the skilled and artistic use of ‘dental composite’ material; a substance with consistency similar to paste which is made from a variety of resins and fillers.

The procedure

Typically, a cosmetic bonding procedure will only require one trip to a dental practice. A majority of the time, you won’t even need an anaesthetic! Once it has been determined if an anaesthetic will be used, one will either be applied or avoided and the tooth where the composite material is to be applied will be meticulously cleaned; the composite material requires a clean surface with which to bond to. Once a matching shade of material to your tooth colour has been selected, your tooth will then either be surrounded by cotton rolls or a rubber dam to keep it dry. Your tooth’s surface will then be etched with a special phosphoric-acid-based gel as this will help the composite material bond to the tooth. The composite material is then put on to your tooth and then your tooth is exposed to a special light which will set off the composite so that it will toughen and set. More composite material will then by applied, in smaller increments, until the desired shape and look is achieved.

A word of warning

Cosmetic bonding is as much an art as science. Any cosmetic dentists can claim to be an expert in cosmetic bonding but, as a procedure, it requires a unique skill set which is quite different to those involved in other procedures. We recommend you check out our years of experience in the field and book a consultation at Devonshire Square Dental Studio in the city of London!

 

 

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The Many Uses Of Composite Bonding For Patients In London

October 27th, 2012

Dental composite bonding material consists mainly of acrylic resin with a blend of inorganic fillers and light-curing agents. Composite bonding has diverse uses in dentistry, such as:

  • White composite fillings
  • Inlays and onlays
  • Dental veneers

White composite fillings – Composite bonding provides restoration and aesthetic benefits. Teeth with cavities or mild fractures may be filled with white composite which is light-cured to harden in seconds. The resin component of dental composite strongly bonds the filler to the tooth so that it becomes part of the tooth’s structure, giving added strength and protection from breaking.

Inlays and onlays – Dental composite bonding material may be used as inlays or onlays. Inlays are used to fill the inner part of the tooth cavity with dental composite material. The composite colour may be selected to blend with the tooth surface so that the difference between the filler and existing tooth is indistinguishable. Onlays are tooth caps or crowns used to cover the outer damaged tooth cusp. Composite bonding material ensures the cap or crown fixes to the outer tooth surface, protecting it from further damage or decay.

Dental veneers – Composite bonding material may be used to sculpt dental veneers that are bonded over an existing tooth surface to enhance tooth shape, size and shade. Veneers serve to align and brighten teeth condition for a beautiful smile.

Tooth preparation and composite bonding

The tooth surface is prepared before composite bonding material is applied. Using special dental technology, the tooth surface is gently etched so that the bonding agent adheres to the rough surface. Cosmetic dentists sculpt and mould white composite material with bonding agent using a combination of creative and dental expertise for enhancing teeth attractiveness. Once in skilful form, the material is polished to resemble natural teeth. If you would like to know more about composite bonding contact the team at Devonshire Square Dental Studio in central London.

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How Composite Bonding Can Help Chipped or Cracked Teeth For Patients in London

August 21st, 2012

Chipped teeth aren’t as urgent an oral issue, as say, a broken jaw, but aesthetically it can be damaging, especially concerning one’s esteem and can start to affect the health of the tooth if not treated urgently. A person’s teeth can end up chipped or cracked for many different reasons varying from involuntary, sleep teeth-grinding (bruxism), accidental injuries, and even a severe build up of tooth decay. In case a tooth does become chipped or cracked it is possible to look into composite bonding to help correct the damage.

What is composite bonding?

Composite bonding is the procedure in which a dentist repairs a fractured, chipped, cracked or discoloured tooth, using special tooth-coloured resins so as to blend perfectly in with the rest of the patient’s teeth.

How is composite bonding treatment carried out?

Composite bonding is a simple procedure and unless the chip or crack in the tooth has been caused by tooth decay anaesthesia won’t even be necessary.  Firstly, and to ensure that the tooth-coloured composite blends in perfectly with the chipped tooth, the dentist uses a shade guide, finding the best possible match. When this matching colour has been chosen the next step is for the dentist to prepare the tooth for bonding by making the surface of the tooth in question, rough and abrasive. A conditioning liquid is then applied onto the tooth to ensure that the composite bonding material will stick.

Next comes the most important part, applying the bonding material. This resin is treated much like clay, being moulded and smoothened until it has formed the perfect shape. Once this has been perfected the resin is then hardened into position using either ultraviolet lights or lasers. Once hardened, the bonding material is further shaped, trimmed and finally polished so that it matches the colour of the rest of the teeth.We carry out such treatment at Devonshire Square Dental Studio in Central London so do contact us if you would like more advice or information.

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The Advantages of White Fillings for People in London

August 2nd, 2012

A filling is a restorative material which a dentist uses to return function to a decayed or otherwise broken tooth. These fillings come in all different types and colours, from flashy gold fillings, to the more traditionally used amalgam fillings (containing silver, zinc, mercury, copper). Despite having a long life advantage (up to 7 years), these have the great disadvantage of being noticeable.  This is where composite fillings have their advantages.

What are composite fillings?

A composite filling isn’t made up from an amalgam of metals and is rather made up from a mixture of both plastic and glass. They are known as ‘white fillings’ because they are tooth-coloured and blend into your smile perfectly in stark contrast to the fillings that mentioned earlier. Though white fillings have a somewhat limited life span in comparison to their more noticeable cousins, lasting up to about five years, and are a certainly more costly, they do have their advantages.

The advantages of white fillings

The main advantage to having white fillings is their chameleon like ability to camouflage themselves in with the rest of the tooth and remain very much unnoticeable. This is because the dentist can blend shades until the composite resin is nearly identical.

With white fillings only a fraction of the healthy tooth has to be removed before applying the composite, whereas in applying other fillings, a large chunk of healthy tooth often has to be removed for the filling to fit.  Also the bonding can be done so effectively that your teeth are often stronger than they ever were before. You can also use the tooth immediately after the composite has been set, allowing your teeth to function as soon as the procedure has been completed. Contact our team at Devonshire Square Dental Studio in London for more information on white fillings.

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Cosmetic Bonding is the Ideal Treatment for Eroded Teeth for Patients in the City of London

June 23rd, 2012

If you have acid eroded teeth then you’ve probably considered treatments such as veneers or crowns to help you achieve your perfect smile. However, a faster and more cost effective option may be cosmetic bonding, which can restore your smile in one visit, for a fraction of the cost of veneers and crowns.

What is cosmetic bonding?

Cosmetic bonding is made up of resin, which once it has set becomes very resilient. Cosmetic bonding can be used to treat numerous instances of dental damage, including tooth decay, chipped teeth and broken teeth.

The procedure itself is pretty straightforward. First of all your dentist will mix the cosmetic bonding material so that it is at the right consistency and colour, in order for it to match your teeth. The tooth that requires bonding is then prepared, which involves working on the surface of the tooth to make it rougher so that the bonding can grip on to it firmly. The bonding is then applied to the tooth and sculpted into the ideal tooth shape. Finally a dental laser is used to make the cosmetic bonding turn into a solid through the use of the laser’s heat, after which your tooth will be buffed until it lies in perfect line with the rest of your tooth and looks completely natural.

The use of cosmetic bonding is both durable and effective and works just as well as other cosmetic procedures but for a fraction of the price, making your teeth whole once again.

If you would like to discuss the best option for the restoration of a chipped, fractured, eroded or broken tooth then please feel free to call the practice today. We provided general and cosmetic dental services for patients throughout the City of London and beyond and will be happy to help with whatever dental problem you have.

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The Many Benefits of Using White Fillings Instead of Amalgam Fillings in the City of London

May 5th, 2012

There are many reasons for having a dental filling, whether this is due to tooth decay, some other type of damage or the need to strengthen the tooth. However, the aesthetic drawbacks of metal fillings are unappealing for many people, as visible metal fillings on your teeth may cause a severe loss of confidence.

However, Devonshire Square Dental Studio now offer ‘white fillings’, also known as composite fillings or bonding for patients in the City of London. Available for teeth at the front and back of the mouth, this type of filling is made from composite quartz resin and a light-sensitive agent. These fillings can be shaded to match the colour of the surrounding teeth, meaning that the traditional problem of aesthetically unappealing metal fillings is avoided.

Other advantages of white fillings

In addition to being almost ‘invisible’, white fillings are incredibly strong and can easily withstand the pressure exerted by chewing. In fact, it is possible to eat practically immediately after having fillings fitted! After the tooth is cleaned and conditioned, a small amount of resin is added, which bonds to the teeth. After the composite is fitted, it is hardened by exposure to a special light. Given the type of light used at Devonshire Square, this hardening procedure takes just six seconds. All this requires only one visit, meaning that the fitting of a white filling is a relatively quick procedure too.

Composite or Porcelain Inlay

A slightly different procedure, using composite or porcelain inlays, is sometimes used with larger cavities, due to their great strength, and on the teeth at the back of the mouth. Given that they are made in a laboratory and then fitted, this procedure requires two visits, but their strength and longevity means it is worth the extra time.

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