Missing Teeth in Lincoln

Here is how it works:

1. An impression is taken of the tooth that needs restoring.
2. A crown is made in the dental laboratory to fit the tooth precisely and match the neighbouring teeth.
3. The tooth is then prepared and the crown fitted securely on top.

A crown could be a good solution for you if you have some discoloured fillings and would like to improve their appearance. Crowns can be used to replace these to give you a more appealing smile. Additionally, if you have had root canal treatment you will need a crown to protect or cap the restored tooth, allowing you to eat and bite down on it as if it was a real tooth. Crowns are also used to anchor a bridge or denture firmly in place in the mouth.

There are several stages in making a bridge:

1. The dentist uses a soft, moldable material to take impressions of your mouth. A dental technician makes exact plaster models of your upper and lower teeth and gums, which show how your teeth bite together.
2. The teeth that will support the bridge are cut/adjusted to take the fixings and to make sure that the bridge is not too bulky.
3. Another impression is taken of the teeth and any gaps, and the dental technician uses this to make the bridge. A plastic temporary bridge or temporary crown may be fitted in the meantime.
4. At your final visit, the dentist will check that the bridge fits, make any minor adjustments and then fix it permanently in place. Your dentist or hygienist will show you the best way of keeping your new bridge clean. This is important to ensure that your bridge will last.

Here is how it works:

1. A denture is made from hard-wearing material that mimics the look of teeth and gums to give your mouth a natural appearance.
2. After impressions are taken, a denture is designed in a dental laboratory.
3. Dentures are made to fit snugly on your gums and you will be able to remove them for cleaning.
4. When you wear a denture for the first time it may take some getting used to when speaking or eating and chewing. It is important that you take extra care when conducting your hygiene regime so that you can avoid bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. The hygienist will be able to show you how to best take care of your denture and gums and will tell you about specialised brushes you can use to do this.

How do I look after a denture?

1. Clean the denture over a basin of water so that it does not break if you drop it.
2. Brush the denture inside and out every day. Use a soft-to-medium brush so that you do not scratch the denture. Use your normal toothpaste, or soap and water. Then rinse the denture.
3. Ask your dentist about denture-soaking solutions. Soaking a denture will not clean it. You also need to brush it. Rinse the denture before you put it back in your mouth.
4. Ideally, dentures should be left out of the mouth for several hours in every twenty-four, preferably overnight. However, if you find this impractical or embarrassing, you should still make sure you clean your dentures by brushing with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
5. Keep a denture in a denture-soaking solution when you are not wearing it. These solutions are mild disinfectants available at all chemists’ shops.

This is how they work:

1. Dental implants are small metal screws that are placed in the jaw in place of a missing tooth.
2. Once established, crowns, bridges and dentures can be fixed onto the implants, creating a natural-looking and stable restoration.