Restorative Dentistry
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are often the next course of action to consider when filling is no longer effective, or root-canal treatment has left teeth weakened and brittle. Custom-made in a dental lab, a crown is bonded over the top of the existing tooth, bringing it back to full function.
Why choose a dental crown
Dental crowns not only bring decayed or damaged teeth back to full function, but are custom-made to look just like your healthy natural teeth, too. Dentists have been using crowns to strengthen or rebuild teeth for a long time – but it’s only in recent years that crowns have become as renowned for their look as for their function. While ‘old-school’ crowns were made of metal or gold, today’s advanced materials allow for completely lifelike, tooth-coloured and metal-free restorations, made to match your exact requirements for shape, shade, texture and translucency. If you need a dental crown in Sherburn, the team at Elmet Dental Care will talk you through the options available and the best solution for you.
Dental Bridges
Bridges are a classic long-term solution to missing teeth and ideal for those who do not relish the idea of wearing dentures. A dental bridge consists of a prosthetic false tooth, or teeth, held in place at each end by a crown. Just like a crown, a bridge is custom-made in a dental lab to provide the perfect combination of function and aesthetics.
If cared for properly, bridges are long lasting and look and function just like normal teeth. There are different types of bridges available depending on your case, and your dentist at Elmet Dental Care will recommend the best one for you.
Why choose a dental bridge
Because a bridge is permanently fixed in place, it prevents many of the risks associated with missing teeth, including bite distortion, shifting teeth, and vulnerability to gum disease and jaw pain.
Dental Implants
Dental implants offer one of the most effective and long lasting ways to replace one or more missing teeth, providing a fixed alternative to removable dentures. Teeth can be lost for a number of reasons including decay, trauma, infection or gum disease, and this loss can result in a whole host of problems. Implants can improve how you eat and speak, prevent shrinkage of the jawbone, and keep existing teeth firmly in place.
Implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed in the jawbone to act just like tooth roots. As titanium is a durable metal that is very well tolerated by the body, these cylindrical posts eventually fuse with the bone, providing a firm foundation for a crown or bridge.
Unlike ill-fitting dentures, which can have a tendency to move around uncomfortably in your mouth, implants stay firmly in place.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Implants help protect the jawbone by keeping it stimulated and they prevent existing teeth from moving around.
- They eliminate the speaking and chewing problems that may be caused by missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures.
- They can provide a significant boost to your confidence by restoring your smile.
Veneers
If you’re considering veneers, look no further than Elmet Dental Care. Made in a dental lab, veneers are eggshell-thin, handcrafted layers of porcelain that are bonded over your existing teeth to create a whiter, more uniform smile. Porcelain veneers can be used to cover cracks, chips and gaps, as well as discoloured and misaligned teeth. No wonder it’s the go-to treatment for smile makeovers!
Benefits of Porcelain Veneers
- Improve colour of teeth
- Close spaces between teeth
- Enhance shape of teeth
- Amend the length or size of teeth
- Realign crooked teeth
- Maintain your natural tooth structure
Veneers are the ideal solution for teeth with minor imperfections
If you don’t need to replace missing teeth or undergo orthodontics, veneers could be perfect for you. The treatment conceals a wide variety of dental dilemmas, from chips, gaps and cracks to minor misalignment and discoloration. They can also be used in tandem with other cosmetic treatments, such as dental bridges. At Elmet Dental Care, our experienced dental team will be able to talk you through the options, including the cost of veneers and what they can do for your smile.
Dentures
Dentures restore confidence for patients whose teeth are failing or missing. With our high-tech dentures available in Sherburn in Elmet, we can help restore the facial contour around your mouth, and enable you to eat almost all foods without pain or embarrassment. At Elmet Dental Care, we offer a comprehensive denture fitting service – so whether you require a full set of dentures, partial dentures or a single-tooth replacement, call us today to discuss how we can help.
Why Choose Dentures
Dentures have been used for thousands of years – and fortunately today’s high-tech dentures are better quality and more comfortable to wear than ever before. Custom-created in a dental lab, your dentures can be made to match not only the colour of your natural teeth and gums, but the size and shape of your face, so they look completely natural.
What Are the Options
Depending on how many of your teeth are missing, you’ll need either a complete denture or a partial denture. At Elmet Dental Care, we’ll talk you through your options and give you plenty of time to read through your treatment plan before you decide to go ahead with denture treatment.
Complete denture
This replaces all your upper and lower teeth, and fits over your gums and jawbone.
Partial denture
This replaces one or a couple of missing or decayed teeth. It’s made up of a plastic or metal plate with false teeth attached, and uses metal clasps to clip onto your nearby natural teeth.