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The benefits of modern digital X-rays at City of London dentists

November 14th, 2011

The traditional way of producing a dental x-ray may nearly be over, as digital x-rays are proving to be much more effective and safe.

For many years when an x-ray was needed, either the dentist or their assistant would place a wooden or cotton block into the patient’s mouth and the x-rays are then taken. The x-rays take some time to develop and are then viewed with the use of a light box.

The latest digital x-ray technology gives the dentist a number of advantages, including saving time on dental appointments, due to the quick production of the images. They are also more eco friendly.

The new digital technology now gives the dentist and the patient the ability to see the x-ray very quickly on a computer screen, which also provides much better clarity from a diagnostic perspective.

The new technology also enables the dentist to enhance the digital images, in order to concentrate on certain areas of concern and allow the patient to see what is happening inside their mouth. The new technology can also help detect tooth decay at a much earlier stage, which allows the dentist to treat cavities quickly and successfully before they can develop.

Digital x-rays are also much more beneficial to the patient in other ways. Not only can they now see why they are being given a certain treatment and get their x-rays quicker, but they will also be exposed to less radiation. The new technology has exposed patients to 80% less radiation than older technology.

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Witness the digital age at your London City dentist

February 4th, 2011

When you look back over the course of your life, there are some objects which seem to have always been there.

The television, internet and even the radio are relatively modern day examples of this. Imagine life without the internet? Whatever did we do before it? The same which predates nearly all of the aforementioned is the X-Ray.

Ever since Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the X-Ray in 1895, they have been in common use and still hold the same marvel as they did back in the days when Queen Victoria controlled a quarter of the globe with her Empire.

Fast forward to the 21st Century with our 3D TV’s and computers and X-Ray technology has advanced as well. With an increasing amount of products available at the moment, one particular example of this is the “DEXIS Platinum Perfect Size”. With the X-Ray machine actually inserted inside the mouth of the patient, this X-Ray method not only allows for the dentist to see detailed X-Rays of their patient but it can be done in the comfort of the traditional dentist’s chair within a short space of time. Oh, how the times of Roentgen have changed but for the better.

The main difference between traditional X-Rays and digital versions is that they can be adjusted to what the dentist wants. If they decide to concentrate on a particular area, they can focus on this which can help provide a better insight into the treatment which could aid, not hinder, their patient.

Unlike with traditional X-Rays, the digital images can be safely stored and multiple copies can be made. Not only are Digital X-Rays used for dentistry reasons but also at airports as well. We live in dangerous times and with the correct use of digital X-Rays this can help combat possible threats.

Digital X-Rays gives you, as the saying goes, more bang for your buck. Roentgen would have been proud of what has been made of his discovery.

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If you want to take advantage of this advanced technology, and are in need of some tender loving care and attention for your oral health, then visit us today.

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London dentists speed up dental procedures with digital x-rays

December 29th, 2010

Digital x-rays from London dentists make dental procedures more efficient

Many dental procedures require dentists to get a more in depth look at your mouth.  For many years now x-rays have been used by dentists and other medical practitioners in order to look further than the naked eye is able.  In dentistry however, the traditional x-ray is increasingly being replaced by a new digital form.

Traditional x-rays, being only flat, 2D images often required dentists to take repeated projections of the mouth, in order to get views from different angles of a certain tooth or area of the mouth.  A huge advantage of digital x-rays is that they are 3D.  This means that only one x-ray needs to be taken.  The data is saved onto computer equipment and the dentists can effectively ‘move around’ the image, looking at it from all different angles.

There is no longer any need to wait while x-rays are sent off to labs to be developed.  Digital x-rays are instantly available to the dentist and this means that costs can be cut.  This will be a huge bonus for anyone who has a particularly busy life as the time spent at the dental surgery is dramatically reduced.

These digital x-rays can be used in conjunction with other techniques to create dental practices which are far more speedy and efficient that they would have been in the past.  For example, data from digital x-rays can be sent to an online milling machine which will construct a new porcelain veneer in little over five minutes, ready to be fitted there and then.

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Contact your London dentist today to find out how digital x-rays are revolutionising dentistry dn can save you time and money.

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Invisalign see-through braces from Liverpool Street London dentists straighten teeth discreetly

November 15th, 2010

Liverpool Street London dentists achieve straightened teeth with invisible braces from Invisalign

Particularly young people have found that traditional metal braces can severely hamper their confidence during years which are already socially awkward.  They can be difficult to clean, are non-removable and can affect the speech of the wearer.  Invisalign braces are different and offer patients with crooked teeth the chance to have a perfect smile by wearing a product that is virtually invisible.

Invisalign braces are made from clear material which has led to them being dubbed ‘the invisible brace’ or ‘the see through brace’.  Dentists use cutting edge computer technology and 3D images from digital x-rays to quickly and efficiently construct Invisalign braces which are tailored to the exact shape of your mouth.

You will need to wear your Invisalign brace for twenty two hours every day so that your teeth can be adequately adjusted but Invisalign braces are completely removable.  No longer will you have to struggle to clean your metal brace with its wires and brackets.  There is no tightening of wires involved, your dentist will simply provide you with new Invisalign braces as and when your need them to continue the adjustment of your teeth.

All of which means that Invisalign braces are much more comfortable than traditional braces, an added bonus to compliment that fact that they are all but invisible.  If your Liverpool Street London dentist is certified with Invisalign, you will be able to receive a free consultation to ascertain if the treatment is right for you.

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If you have any problems with crooked teeth, overbite, crowding of teeth, or gaps between them, contact your dentist today to find out about Invisalign see-through braces.
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Amazing digital x-rays from London dentists speed up dental procedures

November 3rd, 2010

Digital x-rays revolutionise London dentists’ practice

In the past, traditional x-rays could mean expensive lab fees and long waits when you were undergoing a dental procedure.  It is vital that your dentist gets a comprehensive view of your mouth when he or she is examining it.  Multiple x-rays would often have to be taken to get different angles on your teeth but digital x-rays are 3D and the process is now so much faster.

The 3D images which digital x-rays produce can be saved instantly on modern computer systems and be used in conjunction with other techniques to produce speed, efficient practice.  For example, having a new crown or veneer fitted with CEREC technology is quicker than ever.  Your dentist will take a 3D, digital x-ray of the tooth which needs a crown or veneer and this data is sent to an online milling machine.  In just six minutes, the veneer or crown will be constructed and ready to be fitted in your mouth.

The speed with which digital x-rays work means that anxious patients don’t have to spend as much time in the surgery.  Waiting time is cut down because moulds do not necessarily have to be taken of your teeth and then made into impressions.  Such cutting edge technology would usually increase the costs of the practices in which it is involved but digital x-rays actually reduce the prices of many dental practices because there are far fewer lab fees and only one x-ray needs to be taken.

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Talk to your London dentist today if you need some work done and would like to find out how digital x-rays can make the process speedier and more efficient.

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Porcelain crowns from London City dentists give amazing results

October 29th, 2010

Strengthen broken down teeth with porcelain crowns from London City dentists

If you have a tooth which is broken down or damaged you can rectify it by have a porcelain crown fitted by your London City dentist.  Smiling is very important in social occasions and you shouldn’t feel like you can’t do it because you have a tooth which is unsightly and damaged.  Porcelain crowns are discreet and durable and compliment your existing teeth.

Damaged or broken down teeth do not function properly and can make eating and drinking more problematic.  Porcelain crowns can be fitted if there is not enough the tooth to rebuild from.  If you have a number of problematic cavities on a tooth, porcelain crowns can protect them so you will not experience sensitivity while eating.

They can also be used to cover dull or stained teeth but teeth whitening procedures might be preferable here as they are less invasive than having a crown fitted.  Sometimes your dentist might have to shave off a quantity of your existing tooth in order for the crown to be fitted properly.  In the past metal was used in crowns but they could produce dark lines against the gum.  Porcelain crowns avoid that problem and are very natural looking and discreet.

Your dentist will need to take moulds and impressions of your teeth using dental putty although increasing numbers of practices are using digital x-rays and 3D computer technology in the fitting of porcelain crowns.  You might need to wear a temporary crown when the permanent one is being constructed but modern technology sometimes means that you no longer have to endure this wait and you can be fitted with your porcelain crown in just one visit to your dentist.

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Be proud of your smile with porcelain veneers from London dentists

October 19th, 2010

London dentists improve smiles with stunning porcelain veneers

Who wouldn’t want the chance to remedy their problems with uneven, damaged or stained teeth?  Anyone who has experienced these issues knows that they can severely hamper your confidence and lead to feelings of embarrassment about your smile.  One option to consider is having porcelain veneers fitted to your stained, damaged or uneven teeth.

Thanks to incredible advances in technology porcelain veneers are increasingly available using procedures that are extremely quick and efficient.  Using CEREC techniques, for example, allows stunning porcelain veneers, tailored to your mouth, can be constructed in just over five minutes.  3D digital x-rays are sent to online milling machines and you won’t have to wait.

The porcelain which is used to make modern veneers is extremely durable and therefore the veneers themselves can be incredible thin.  The advantage of this is that your dentist will hardly have to prepare your tooth at all to attach the veneer, some varieties of which are sometimes known as ‘contact lenses for teeth’.

Porcelain veneers are highly adaptable and your dentist will be able to match them to your surrounding teeth, right down to colour, shade, texture and even translucence.  They are fitted using an etching agent and then a dental bond and the results are durable and long lasting.  You can treat teeth fitted with porcelain veneers just like regular teeth.

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If you are ashamed about one or more of your teeth take the first step towards having the perfect smile you deserve by talking to your London dentist today about the incredible results which are achieved with the use of porcelain veneers.

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Cosmetic dentistry from Bishopsgate London dentists produce perfect smiles

October 13th, 2010

Bishopsgate London dentists use cosmetic dentistry for superb results

Cosmetic dentistry encompasses a range of processes which aim to enhance your smile.  There can be all sorts of reasons why you might want your smile improved.  Perhaps you are getting married or are starting a new job and you don’t want to put up with your stained, crooked, chipped or misaligned teeth anymore.  Cosmetic dentistry processes can deal with all of these issues.

Typical cosmetic dentistry procedures might be having your teeth whitened or getting new veneers or crowns made form porcelain fitted.  White bonding can be used for natural looking fillings and CEREC technology is used for restorations which take only one visit.  Many of these processes are far quicker than they used to be thanks to innovations like digital x-rays.

Cosmetic dentistry procedures can be carried out in conjunction with one another, giving you a ‘smile makeover’ that will deal with all of your oral issues and give you an incredible smile.  You can now have your unsightly metal filling replaced in one session at your dental surgery thanks to CEREC techniques.  The need for inconvenient temporary veneers is done away with and you can gain natural looking fillings quickly without having to take too much time off work.

It is increasingly common for dentists to offer patients the chance to take advantage of financial plans and spread their payments for cosmetic dentistry out over time.  Some of these processes such as teeth whitening or having new veneers or crowns can cost only £300 but this is even more affordable if a payment spreading plan is used.

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Contact your Bishopsgate London dentist today if you want to find out how cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile and leave you brimming with confidence.

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Liverpool Street London dentists offer effective root canal treatment

October 12th, 2010

Root canal treatment available from Liverpool Street London dentists

If your tooth has become damaged internally then you may need root canal treatment to restore its health and functionality.  Teeth are in fact hollow and inside they contain vital nerves, arteries, veins and tissues.  The hollows inside of teeth are called pulp chambers and, if there is a problem there, the best way to enter is through the root canals which carry the nerves into the tooth

The inside of your tooth can become damaged as a result of a severe accident to the mouth or because of extreme tooth decay.  Root canal treatment might be necessary if the pulp tissue has become infected and an abscess is forming.  Symptoms of this include aching in your teeth which won’t go away, tender or swelling gums or a tooth that has become noticeably darker than the rest.  If you experience any of these things you should report them to your Liverpool Street London dentist as you may have a problem with your pulp chamber and require root canal treatment.

The aim if root canal treatment is to drill into the tooth, remove the pulp from the chamber and then disinfect it.  This will require x-rays and local anaesthetic.  The tooth will be sealed up with a temporary filling and your dentist will monitor it to check that infection has not returned and the root canals remain free of debris.  A permanent filling be fitted once your dentist satisfied that the pulp chamber and root canals are healthy.

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Root canal treatment is complicated and invasive but entirely necessary to ensure the functionality of your teeth.  Problems with the pulp chamber can be very painful and it is best that you allow your Liverpool Street London dentist to examine your teeth regularly so that any issues requiring root canal treatment can be spotted early.

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