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Porcelain Veneers or Lumineers, Which one To Choose?

Don’t like what you see when you smile? Change it! There's no reason to put up with imperfections that detract from your smile. While it's common to be told not to judge a book by its cover, unfortunately, it's human nature to make impulsive judgements. Your smile is one of the first things people will notice, If you have not so perfect teeth and are constantly worried about your smile, then dental veneers are the ultimate answer to all your worries.  These are useful tools that can easily restore your imperfect teeth and give you the beautiful smile that you have always dreamed of. Tooth Veneers can mask stained, oddly shaped, or crooked teeth and create a smile that would make Oprah sit up and take notice! Porcelain dental veneers are also called dental veneers, porcelain veneers, porcelain laminates or just veneers. They are made from a very thin layer of porcelain (a glass or ceramic type of material) about the thickness of your finger nail or a con...

Benefits and Drawbacks of Preston Dental Implants compared to Bridges

Dental Implants Lancashire Over the last few years I have repeatedly been asked the same question over and over, by my patients; Dental Implant restoration or a fixed Bridge. Patients would like to know which the better option for them is. If you are looking at it from a purely financial angle; dental bridges can be a cheaper option, depending on who the cosmetic dentist is, their qualification, experience and of course the type of bridge provided and the materials used. But bridges are supported on the surrounding good teeth. Over time the load on these perfectly good teeth causes them to wear away. Or you might have to shave down the other teeth in order to get the “bridge” done right. This is the worst aspect of the bridge. It weakens your other teeth while trying to keep your tooth in question. Now, ten years down the line you will be looking at fixing two more teeth. So, it seems like the answer to the question dental implant or bridge? The dental implants...