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Sometimes regular brushing and flossing are simply not enough and natural wear and tear result in a tooth looking worn or cracked; that is the time when a dental crown does not just make an old tooth look great, but it also ensures that it cuts or chews well, too. Your crowning glory Many people spend a king’s ransom on their hair and often neglect their teeth to the extent that the damage through misfortune or neglect can result in gum disease and damaged teeth, with the only way forward, in order to get back a perfect smile or achieve it for the first time, is to cap with teeth crowns. Of course, if the gum disease has progressed too far it may be that the entire tooth has come out making it impossible to fit a crown. In those circumstances, a good dentist in London will fit a dental bridge which can easily be removed by the patient for cleaning. However, teeth implants may be the preferred option as they offer a solution that enables the patient to treat each tooth implant in the same manner as their other real teeth. The fact that the implant is made with porcelain or ceramic, as are crowns, makes the tooth look and feel just like any other tooth. Prevention is better than cosmetics There is not much that cannot be achieved by a top flight dental practitioner to turn a very unappealing mouth into one that George Clooney would be proud to smile. Taking care of your teeth is as important as taking care of your hair; in fact, more so, because your hair continues to grow whereas your teeth gradually get worn down through use and decay. The key ingredients for a healthy mouth are regular flossing and cleaning your teeth several times a day. However, age does play a part in how teeth look and as the years go by there is no doubt that teeth take on a grey hue or even a yellowish tint which no amount of bleaching can eradicate. The answer to regaining or gaining for the first time a Hollywood smile is to fit veneers or the less damaging version: Lumineers. These coverings are not caps or crowns but are like false fingernails in that they are cemented onto the front of your teeth. Veneers require the tooth underneath to be scraped back whereas lumineers can be cemented onto teeth without damaging them at all. The resultant effect is almost instant and will lift your spirits every time you smile at yourself in a mirror. The choices are out there for improving your smile whether it is correcting a damaged tooth with a crown, filling a gap with an implant or fitting a bridge, or creating the most wonderful instant effect by the fitting of veneers or lumineers. Most importantly, regular visits to your dentist will ensure that your own teeth stay looking good and working well for longer.
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