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London calling restorative dental treatment

March 16th, 2011

A whole branch of dentistry is dedicated to fixing serious problems with your teeth, so that you can smile with confidence.

The phrase “restorative dentistry” covers a whole range of treatments for various conditions, including missing or damaged teeth and even the treatment of damaged bone tissue. Often these repairs are carried out for cosmetic reasons, so that the patient no longer feels embarrassed or ashamed of the gaps in their smile, but often these dental problems can have more serious implications for a person’s oral or even general health.

There are three types of restorative dentistry; prosthodontics, endontics and periodontics. Each offers the patient help for whatever oral health problems they are suffering. Prosthodontics are probably the most common type, as this group includes fillings to repair the damage done by tooth decay and to prevent the tooth from having to be removed. Other types of this treatment include veneers, crowns and bridges, which are considered more of a cosmetic treatment.

Endontics refers to problems inside the tooth; serious problems with the tissue that make up the inner parts of the teeth, rather than the surface enamel. Probably the most well known treatment that is part of the endontics group is root canal treatment, in which damaged or diseased tissue from inside the tooth is removed and then filled again with a suitable synthetic material. Untreated root canal problems can be very painful, so patients are usually very keen to get their condition treated!

Periodontic specialists treat problems with your gums, including the common condition gingivitis or gum disease. This is an uncomfortable condition that can also have serious complications for the health of your teeth, so it’s important that you ask for help if you are suffering any of the symptoms of gingivitis, like bleeding gums. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, which shows you just how important it is not to put off treatment, as by the time you seek help it could be too late to save your teeth.

While some of the problems treated by restorative dentistry are obvious, even to non-professionals, such as missing teeth, the need for fillings, root canal treatment or help with gum disease can be more difficult for the layperson to diagnose. This is why it so important for patients to attend their check-ups regularly and to seek help if they are even the slightest bit worried about any symptoms. Restorative dentistry is much more effective if the condition can be treated as early as possible; plus there is always the risk that you might lose teeth or have to have them extracted if you don’t get treated quickly enough!

Looking for a London dentist? City of London dentists are here to help.

If you are worried that you might be suffering from a serious dental problem that needs restorative dentistry, then consult a London City Dentist who will be able to advise you on the best course of action. And make sure you don’t miss your next check-up.

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Mini implants from London City dentists for great looking teeth

February 21st, 2011

Try an alternative teeth solution with mini implants at London City dentists.

With technology advancing on a daily basis, dentists and their patients are getting spoilt for choice with a variety of different dental treatments. From transparent removable aligners to porcelain veneers, there’s a dental solution out there matched to your needs. But have you heard of mini implants?

Used to support dentures and crowns, mini implants are placed using a simple non-surgical approach – and the sheer ease of this procedure means you can have it done in the morning, and have full use of them by evening. Lasting about 90 minutes in total, a light anaesthetic is injected into the gums followed by the insertion of the implants either into the gum or bone. The implants are then screwed into the bone, and able to accommodate dentures immediately after surgery. Because of this mini implants have proven to be very successful, as opposed to the three to six month healing time that comes with the standard implants.

Firstly, seek out a professional trained within the field of mini implants. This type of procedure may not be suitable for you, so it’s always best to talk to an experienced practitioner who can carry out an oral health examination as well as evaluate your medical history. Whilst you can have mini implants done once the bones have stopped growing, those with certain medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes or periodontal disease may need further treatment before the
implants can be fitted.

Looking for a London dentist? City of London dentists are here to help.

For instant results at an affordable price, consider mini implants at London City dentists. With several different of implants and restorations available, talk to your dentist for treatment tailored to your needs – and see the benefits mini implants can offer you today.

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Liverpool Street London dentists offer effective solutions for tooth loss with mini implants

January 12th, 2011

Mini implants from Liverpool Street London dentists provide secure foundations for replacement teeth

If you have lost a tooth, it is vital that you replace it with something that can function like the missing tooth and ensure that you are able to eat, drink and talk with ease.  Failure to replace a tooth can lead to problems such as the adjacent teeth shifting into the gap.  Tooth loss can occur as a result of an accident or because of dental decay or gum disease and there are several treatment options available.

Partial dentures are popular because they are removable but this means too that they can become messy and even slip out at inopportune moments.  Many people increasingly prefer the chance to have dentures secured in their mouth using mini implants.  Dental implants basically act as the lost root part of your missing tooth.  They are like a socket, into which can be placed a permanent replacement tooth.

They are an especially secure way to deal with tooth loss because the titanium with which implants are made fuses with the jaw bone in a process known as osseointegration.  Your dentist will need to make an incision into the gum in order to place the implant next to the jaw bone.  This is too invasive for some people but the solution is a long-lasting one.

Once the implant is secure, a crown can be attached to it and you will have a realistic looking replacement which can be treated just like your normal teeth.

Looking for a cosmetic dentist? City of London dentists are here to help.

If you need to replace a missing tooth or teeth and are interested in a long lasting and durable solution, ask your Liverpool Street London dentist to tell you more about mini implants.

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London City dentists effectively solve tooth loss with dentures

December 27th, 2010

Dentures from London City dentists are practical solution to tooth loss

If you have suffered from an accident which caused you to lose your teeth or you have been affected by prolonged dental decay that meant your teeth fell out, it is vital that you replace your teeth.  There are a number of reasons for this.  Having a full set of teeth makes eating so much easier because your teeth are ideal implements for chewing food so that it can be digested properly.  Having no teeth can spoil your appearance and lead to a loss of confidence, especially if your cheeks begin to sag, making you look older than you are.

One practical option in this case is to get your dentist to fit a set of dentures.  Modern dentures can be extremely realistic looking and hard wearing.  They can be removed in order to clean them and are generally far more comfortable than they used to be.  Dentures are able to be held in place by the natural suction of your gums or by using a fixing agent.

Some people now prefer the more permanent solution of having replacement teeth fixed in place with dental implants but dentures allow you to change your mind in the future.  It is possible that dentures can slip while you are eating, drinking or talking and this can be embarrassing but techniques are improving all the time.  Innovations like friction-free dentures, for example, are changing the way that people think about dentures.

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Restore your confidence and your ability to eat food with ease by asking your London City dentist about dentures today.

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London dentists offer incredible results fitting false teeth with dental implants

December 22nd, 2010

Dental implants from London dentists offer durable solution to tooth loss

If you have lost a tooth or teeth it is vital that they are replaced as soon as possible.  There are a number of potential causes of tooth loss, such as one off accident, dental decay or gum disease.  You might find that, without a tooth or teeth, things like eating and drinking that you take for granted become that little bit more difficult.  Even simply smiling can be rendered a difficult proposition if you are worried about what your mouth looks like without one or more of your teeth.

There are a number of options to replace lost teeth.  If a whole new set of teeth are required then dentures remain a popular choice although they can be inconvenient and slip out.  Porcelain crowns or veneers can be constructed with incredible speed by dentists using digital technology.  But it is dental implants that are now many peoples’ choice as a solution to their lost teeth.

A dental implant acts as a substitute for the lost root part of the tooth and is like a socket, into which a permanent replacement tooth can be placed.  This tooth can then support a bridge or other replacements if that is required.  Implants are placed under the gum and tight with the jaw bone, so that they can begin to fuse.  The titanium which dental implants are made from has been found to be ideal for this process of osseointegration and the replacement tooth or teeth have an incredibly secure foundation.

Looking for a cosmetic dentist? City of London dentists are here to help

If you need a tooth replacing and are after a long term solution which can be treated just like regular teeth, contact your London dentist and ask about the options available using dental implants.
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London City dentists effectively secure dentures with mini implants

November 19th, 2010

Secure your dentures with mini implants from London City dentists

You can lose a tooth for a number of reasons, whether through an accident or as result of poor oral hygiene which has led to decay.  Whatever the reason it is vital that you have it replaced.  An incomplete set of teeth will only make eating and drinking more difficult and your teeth might start to shift into the gaps left behind by your vacant tooth.

Partial dentures are an option but for a permanent solution, you might consider having dentures secured in your mouth using mini implants.  These implants act as the root part of your missing tooth and comprise a predrilled socket into which a pontic (false tooth) can be secured.  Mini implants are extremely stable because they are placed tight with the jaw bone so that they will eventually osseointegrate or fuse together.

An x-ray or CT scan will be necessary to assess the area properly and then, under local anaesthetic, your dentist will make a small incision in your jaw.  This is where the mini implant will be placed before the jaw is stitched back up.  While your mouth is healing you will wear a temporary replacement tooth.  Once your dentist is satisfied that the area is healed and the mini implant is stable, your permanent replacement tooth will be attached to the implant.

Mini implants truly represent a long term solution to tooth loss.  The replacement teeth attached to the implants can be treated just like normal teeth and cleaned easily so you needn’t worry when you are eating.

Looking for a cosmetic dentist? City of London dentists are here to help

If you have suffered from tooth loss and are thinking about the necessary process of replacing your teeth, ask your London City dentist about mini implants.

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London City dentists replace lost teeth with dentures

November 1st, 2010

Dentures from London City dentists effectively replace missing teeth

Missing teeth can make activities that you take for granted much more difficult.  Eating, drinking and even talking can be interfered with if you do not have a complete set of teeth.  What’s more, you might find that having an incomplete set of teeth or even no teeth at all can dash your confidence and leave you embarrassed about smiling and talking.  You ought to get missing teeth replaced as soon as possible or your cheeks might sag make you look older than you are.

You can lose a tooth or teeth because of an accident, perhaps while playing a dangerous sport, or as a result of decay or gum disease.  Dentures are removable replacements for your lost teeth and modern varieties are increasingly comfortable.  Usually they will come as a complete set but partial dentures are available if you have lost a few teeth and need to ensure that your remaining teeth don’t shift into the gaps left behind.

Generally dentures are made from acrylic resins but come in a variety of materials, such as the Valplast cosmetic dentures which give greater flexibility.  Patients are increasingly opting for permanent replacements to missing teeth by using dental implants.  Dentures might be preferable though if you wish to be able to remove them.

That they are removable though means that dentures can slip while you are eating or talking and they must be adequately cleaned.  They can be held in place either using a fixing agent or by the natural suction that your gums possess.

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If you take good care of your dentures they can last many years but will probably need replacing eventually as wear and tear takes its toll.  Talk to your London City dentist for more information about the solutions to tooth loss offered by dentures.

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Liverpool Street London dentists replace lost teeth with dental implants

October 20th, 2010

Dental implants from Liverpool Street London dentists effectively replace lost teeth

Tooth loss is possible through an accident or as a result of gum disease or tooth decay.  It is very important that lost teeth are replaced so that the mouth can function as normal.  Eating and drinking might be more difficult without a full set of teeth and it can look unsightly having a gap where there ought to be teeth.  A long-lasting solution to tooth loss is to have dental implants installed.

Dental implants give a particularly secure foundation for false teeth.  They act as the lost root part of the missing tooth, into which a pontic is screwed.  Your dentist will prepare the area by removing debris and then, under local anaesthetic, a small incision will be made.  This is where the implant is placed, close to the jaw bone so that it will ultimately undergo osseointegration, a process of fusion with the bone.

This fusion gives the false tooth an extremely durable foundation and the titanium which dental implants are made from is a very hard-wearing substance.  You can treat your replacement tooth, anchored using a dental implant, just like you would a normal tooth.

Dental implants can even be used to replace a whole set of lost teeth.  In this case, dental implants would be placed at specific points in the mouth and then attached to dental bridges.  For some people this is preferable to removable dentures which can be messy and slip out while talking or eating.

Looking for a cosmetic dentist? City of London dentists are here to help

Ask your Liverpool Street London dentist today for more information about the long-lasting and stable solution to tooth loss that is provided by dental implants.

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