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Inman Aligners at Devonshire Square Dental Studio

August 8th, 2011

Many people worry about their teeth, whether it’s concern over the health of one’s teeth or about an unappealing smile. Straighter teeth, for example, is something that many of us yearn for. A new device for helping to straighten teeth while saving you money and without endangering the aesthetics of your teeth is now at hand, in the form of Inman Aligners.

What are Inman Aligners?

The Inman Aligner is a removable brace that is specifically used to straighten the front upper teeth, which are some of the most common teeth requiring adjustment in young adults and teenagers.

Upon the release of Inman Aligners in 2000 the only alternative to fix crooked teeth was traditional braces and porcelain veneers. While braces were effective and generally cheap when compared to veneers, their aesthetics made them rather unappealing to many people; while invisible braces were less effective and took longer to produce results.

Porcelain veneers were very effective, bringing spectacular results over a very short period of time. The main drawback, however, was the rather large price tag, as well as the need to remove parts of tooth enamel in order to fit them, something many people weren’t happy to do.

The Inman Aligner addresses all these issues, being both aesthetically pleasing and very fast acting, as well as not having a price tag only the wealthy can afford; and not demanding the removal of health tooth matter as is the case with porcelain veneers.

While prices for braces, veneers and aligners are different from patient to patient, braces, which are vastly cheaper than veneers, can cost around £5,000, while the new Inman Aligner can cost as little as £1,150, a significant decrease which leaves only one question. Why would anyone choose braces or veneers over aligners?

Liverpool Street London dentists help prevent tooth decay

November 9th, 2010

Stop tooth decay with regular visits to your Liverpool Street London dentist

Tooth decay can be a painful process which might require invasive surgery to correct.  The best way to stop tooth decay in its tracks is to be vigilant in guarding against plaque in your mouth.  Plaque is a substance which attacks the tooth enamel, a hard material that exists to protect your teeth.  If enamel is sufficiently weakened your teeth can be compromised by acids found in sugary and starchy foods and cavities might form.  Tooth decay, although found mostly in children, can strike at any age and is fairly common in older people whose teeth have been subject to years of wear and tear.

It is important to pursue a healthy, balanced diet in tandem with a good home oral hygiene regime.  Too many foods containing lots of sugar and starch can form acid which attacks teeth, exposing the nerves in your teeth and causing great pain.  This is why brushing and flossing twice a day is so important.  Doing so clears the mouth of the plaque which can be so damaging to your teeth.

Smoking tobacco can be a major cause of tooth decay because it lessens the production of saliva.  Saliva is a vital substance which helps the fight against plaque and if there is not enough of it, plaque can do its work.  Tap water is fortified with fluoride, a substance which helps strengthen enamel, so it is preferable to drink lots of it rather than bottled water.

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You should contact your dentist if you experience tooth ache which will not go away.  If your teeth become unduly sensitive to foods of different temperatures, you might be experiencing the early signs of tooth decay.  Further indicators include bad breath and unpleasant and unusual tastes in your mouth.  Avoid the need for fillings by telling your Liverpool Street London dentist about any of these symptoms.

Bishopsgate London dentists advise on maintaining good oral hygiene

October 27th, 2010

Oral hygiene improved thanks to advice from Bishopsgate London dentists

Having a healthy mouth has many benefits.  Oral conditions such as gum disease and tooth decay can be painful and lead to tooth loss.  In an image conscious world, this is definitely something to avoid.  If it doesn’t get that far, poor oral hygiene can still cause bad breath and staining to the teeth.  If your teeth and gums aren’t functioning properly it makes eating drinking and talking much more difficult.

Healthy mouths are clean, free of debris and include pink gums.  Poor oral hygiene can lead to pain in the gums and sometimes bleeding.  Your teeth might have brown or yellow deposits on them and your mouth might feel sore when you eat.  These early indicators of poor oral hygiene are worth knowing because they can be relayed to your dentist who can advise how to stop them from getting worse.

Dentists recommend that you spend about three minutes brushing your teeth twice a day using fluoride toothpaste which will help to strengthen enamel, your teeth’s natural defence.  You should also be sure to floss to stop plaque building up between teeth where it is hard for brushes to reach.  Plaque is a major cause of poor oral hygiene because it allows acids in some of the foods you eat to attach enamel and eventually cause painful cavities in your teeth.

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Make sure you visit your Bishopsgate London dentist every six months so that your mouth can be thoroughly checked for any signs of poor oral hygiene.  The fact is that many of the symptoms of oral hygiene can seem quite innocuous but if they are allowed to worsen they can lead to serious problems like tooth loss.

Bishopsgate London dentists give advice on brushing and flossing

October 4th, 2010

Get more information about brushing and flossing from Bishopsgate London dentists

Although have a check up with your dentist every six months is hugely important, it is just as vital that you take excellent care of your teeth and gums at home in your everyday life.  In order to do this you should pursue the recommended regime of brushing and flossing that will help to keep gum disease and tooth decay at bay.

You should brush your teeth at least twice a day to stop the build up of plaque.  Plaque forms from the sugary and starchy foods we eat and attacks the enamel which protects our teeth.  Just brushing your teeth once a day will not be enough as plaque takes four to twelve hours to form.  An even better solution is to brush your teeth after every meal, especially if it was particularly sugary or starchy.

Fluoride toothpastes are ideal because they actually help to strengthen enamel.  You ought to brush for about three minutes and use a soft-bristled brush.  An overly vigorous technique or an especially hard brush can damage your gums and, in time, wear down your enamel and leave your teeth more exposed.

Flossing is important too because it reaches and cleans parts of your mouth which brushes cannot.  Floss is made from thin nylon or Teflon and is pulled between the teeth to remove plaque and debris which can form there too.  If you are not a regular user of floss and begin using it you find your gums become a little sore or even bleed but this will pass.

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Contact your Bishopsgate London dentist for more advice how brushing and flossing helps maintain good oral hygiene.

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