Your London Dental Clinic can help you with tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity is caused by abrupt changes in intraoral temperatures, acidic foods and beverages, and sweets, touching your tooth in an area where there is communication between the outside of your tooth and pulp. Tooth sensitivity causes and treatment will be addressed went your visit your London dentist.

Here is an overview: Tooth sensitivity occurs when tooth’s dentinal structure is exposed because of receding gums, or if parts of this dentinal layer is exposed on the crown portion of the tooth and/or root of the tooth. If this occurs, exposed dentinal tubules are present and exchange stimuli with the pulpal tissues, especially the nerves, triggering pain. Some causal events leading to sensitivity of the teeth are: the use of bristle brushes that are hard and/or brushing too hard and too much, this may wear down tooth enamel over time; gingival recession and damage to the teeth themselves; carious teeth; excessive use of teeth whiteners, gritty toothpastes, plaque build-up, use of acid mouthwashes, foods and beverages. Normal dental procedures can also leave your teeth sensitive, but this will resolve itself shortly.

Ways to reduce tooth sensitivity include: good oral hygiene practices; using a softer brush; fluoride products; and, being mindful of foods and beverages that you consume Make sure to visit your London dentist regularly. Your London dentist can use several procedures including to reduce or eliminate your teeth sensitivity.

When a child has a tooth knocked out, it is very traumatic to both the child and the parents. Usually, when this happens with a primary tooth, and does not require replacement. If it is an adult tooth, the quicker it is replaced back into the mouth, the better the odds for its survival. Thirty minutes seems to be the time limit that a tooth can be out of the mouth and survive if replaced properly. Watch the clock and follow the directions below.

If you are present when your child loses a tooth, place some tissue in their mouth and apply pressure or have them bite down on the tissue. Make sure that you have the tooth with you, and see if it’s a primary tooth or an adult tooth. Immediately call and/or go to your London Dental Clinic. If away from London, go to the local emergency room. Do not wrap the tooth in tissue or touch the tooth’s root. Put the tooth between your teeth and cheek right away, or a small container with milk or salt water. Water from the faucet should be your last resort as it contains too much chlorine (this can harm the root of the tooth). If at all possible, try to replace the tooth into the socket, but make sure that the front side of the tooth is situated toward the front of the mouth. Do this if you can convey to the child that the tooth is to be held in place and not swallowed. Keep your London dentists telephone number on hand at all time, and go see them within 30 minutes if at all possible, but make sure that you go see them. Your London dentist will replace the tooth and splint it into place, and give you the prognosis for the tooth’s survival. If your child plays sports, it is crucial to have them fitted for a mouth guard, and to make sure that they use it. This can also be performed at your London dentist.

Your London dentist will perform screening for oral cancer during your dental examination. Death rates from oral cancer are high because oral cancers are usually discovered when they are late in their developmental stage, and not because they are difficult to find and diagnose. Sometimes they are only found after they have metastasized to the neck’s lymph nodes. Prognosis is much better if oral cancer is discovered at a very early stage in its development. Patients have difficulty noticing intra-oral lesions, and don’t go to the dentist until the symptoms and pain occur. If someone has oral cancer and it is treated, their chance of developing oral cancer again is 20 times higher than those who have not had oral cancer. This risk usually lasts for 5-10 years after the initial treatment for cancer. Approximately 90% of oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. Make sure to contact you dentist or doctor if your experience any of the following: 1) sores or lesions in the mouth that don’t heal for 2 weeks; 2) cheek thickening or a lump; 3) patches on the tongue, gums, lining of the mouth, or tonsils, that are red or white in colour or both. 4) a feeling that something is stuck in your throat or persistent soreness of the throat 5) difficulty chewing or swallowing, moving your tongue or jaw; 6) tongue numbness or other areas of numbness within the mouth; and, jaw swelling. These signs and symptoms may be the result of something else; however they are also indicative of oral cancer. Only your dentist or doctor can tell you. If there is a fear of oral cancer, then certain diagnostic procedures will be performed, along with a biopsy. Tobacco use is known to increase the risk of oral cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are the most common treatments for oral cancer.

Oral hygiene is very crucial to oral health maintenance. At your London Dental Clinic, the dental hygienist will teach you how to properly care for your teeth and gums. Good oral hygiene practices should begin at a very early age, and a dental hygienist will demonstrate proper teeth and gum brushing, and also flossing. Then they will watch you brush and floss, and aid you in making any changes in your brushing and flossing routines. Plaque is the sticky material on your teeth that needs to be removed every day, at least twice a day. You should have a set of goals for yourself that include keeping your mouth clean, odourless, and healthy. Proper oral hygiene will help to prevent cavities, gum problems, and periodontal disease. The dental hygienist will also review your diet and obtain a dental caries index, and make some suggestions about your diet and habits that you may need to look at. So, visit your London Dental Clinic to learn how to perform proper oral health.

Here are some pointers. Use a soft or medium bristled toothbrush. Hold your brush so that it is comfortable in your hand. Place a small amount of toothpaste on the brush, wet it, and place it against your teeth and gum at a 45 degree angle, and move it back and forth in a vibrating motion. Make sure that you brush all of your teeth on both the outsides and insides. The brush should be held in a vertical position to brush your front teeth on the insides. Then scrub the biting surfaces of your teeth, and floss your teeth (even behind your last teeth, as plaque also forms there). Brush for at least 2 minutes at a time and at least twice daily.

Bring your child to the London Dental Clinic to have a dental check-up, and for prevention and treatment. They have a very understanding and compassionate staff. Oral hygiene performed properly is essential to development and growth of your child. Dental caries is the most common childhood disease. Infants and children both require good oral health.Here is a series of issues that you need to understand to have a healthy infant or child. A strong relationship exists between your child eating sweets and dental caries. Keep your child away from sugars, especially sticky sugars. You may think, well my child is going to lose their baby teeth anyways. Keep these teeth in good shape for as long as possible, as they help with jaw bone development and growth so that the adult teeth have sufficient room to erupt into the mouth. Some individuals have teeth when they are born that need to be removed, and a primary tooth is visible in the mouth by 6 months. From 6-25 months, your infant will start teething and your London dentist can give you advise about your baby biting on different objects, drooling, ear pulling, massaging the infants gums, and use of a teething ring that is cold. There are also teething ointments that your dentist can suggest. By age 3, most of the baby teeth are in the mouth; possibly all of the baby teeth are present. From 6-12 years of age, your child will have a mixture of primary and adult teeth.

Your children need to brush, and watch them to make sure they do it correctly and don’t swallow toothpaste. Replace your child’s toothbrush every 2-3 months. Use a very small amount of toothpaste. Buy new toothbrushes every few months and throw away the old ones. If your baby takes any type of medication, make sure that you wipe their teeth after giving them the medication, as acids in the medication can dissolve the teeth.

Your infant/child should visit your London dentist at 1 year old. This way you set the groundwork for a long-term relationship with both the dentist and the dental hygienist. Remember it is much better for you and your child to keep their gums and teeth healthy. Prevention is the key, and is a lot less expensive than dental treatment. Your London dentist may recommend sealants for your child’s adult teeth once they erupt, to help to prevent cavities. Also, fluoride treatments should be performed during your child’s regular checkups. Your child will also be taught how to floss their teeth, and mouth washing may also be recommended. You should also get an orthodontic consultation for your child at around the age of seven. So, bring your infant or child to your London Dental Clinic to maintain their oral health.

Many types of dental surgery procedures are offered at the London Dental Clinic, and your surgical problems will be properly addressed. Various circumstances call for dental surgery. These circumstances may entail the removal of impacted third molars and other teeth that are beyond saving. There are times when there is enough room for complete third molar development. However, under other circumstances there isn’t adequate room in the mouth, and result is an impacted tooth/teeth. There are different types of impactions, including soft tissue and/or the hard bony tissue impactions. These may cause difficulties with your second molars, get infected, and form cysts and sometimes tumours around them. Therefore, you should have these teeth extracted. Other teeth can also be impacted, thus requiring removal.
Other dental surgeries include: the placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth; correction of jaw disharmonies; repair of broken jaws and mouth lacerations; removal of lesions, cysts, and tumours; tissue biopsies; TMJ problems; frenal attachment repositioning; repair of cleft lip and palate; help for facial infections; and help with snoring problems and sleep apnea.

Sport accidents happen, but are you prepared? Participating in sports may lead to unexpected injuries, especially physical-type sports. You should make sure that you see your London dentist to be fitted with the appropriate mouth guard to try to prevent injuries to your mouth. The London Dental Clinic will fabricate a sports guard specifically for you and your needs. These are made of durable materials and come in many colours and assortments, and can be individually designed for your team. The mouth guard that are bought in the store, many times do not fit correctly, make it difficult speaking, and are uncomfortable.
If you are involved with sports, make sure that you have the name, address, and telephone number of your London dentist on hand, just in case you do get injured. The London dentist can provide you with numerous dental services including; repairing orthodontic wires that are damaged, replacing avulsed teeth (hopefully with the same tooth or teeth), suturing lacerations of the gums and soft tissues of your mouth, along with many other services that you may not even take into account while playing sports. So, make sure that you have a London dentist that can help you to prevent sports injuries, and help you if need be!

Porcelain veneers are used a lot to improve smiles in London. If your teeth are discoloured, damaged and/or worn, porcelain veneers may be a perfect solution. Also known as laminates or dental veneers, porcelain veneers are made explicitly for each patient and tooth. They are excellent for cosmetic tooth/teeth improvements in the right situations. Minimal tooth preparation is required for porcelain veneers, and two dental visits are required to complete the porcelain veneer treatments. The first visit entails a smile analysis, complete intraoral exam, X-rays, stone models made form impressions, and digital photographs. A computer image is used to show the patient how their teeth look before the procedure, and this image is altered to show the patient the results that will be obtained. Any changes to the smile should be talked about with your London dentist.
Once the dentist gets the go ahead, the teeth are anaesthetized and prepared for impressions. Gingival cord is then packed around the prepared teeth and an impression of the prepared teeth, and the opposing teeth, are taken by the dentist. A bite registration is also taken, and then a shade is selected. These impressions and bite registration are sent to the lab along with the chosen shade, and porcelain veneers are made. The laboratory usually takes two weeks to complete the porcelain veneers. Temporary shells are then made by the dentist and cemented onto the preparations so the teeth won’t be sensitive or shift. You will then be given an appointment in about 2 weeks. The veneers are then cemented into place. Porcelain veneers are inherently weak; but, the bonding to the well-built tooth substructure makes them strong.

London dentists can replace your missing teeth with dental implants. Today, the success rate for dental implants is excellent; being 90% for 5+ years of success. London dentists are certified in the placement of dental implants. Dental implants are the right treatment in many situations, and they are more natural in appearance and stronger when compared to other teeth replacement techniques. Dental implants are used for single or multiple tooth/teeth replacement(s), and can also be used to anchor and stabilize partial and full dentures. There may be times when your London dentist may refer you to a specialist (i.e., an oral surgeon or periodontist), if complicated anatomical structures are in the areas where the implants are to be placed. A dental team approach is sometimes better.
Dental implants are composed of a titanium alloy and are shaped like a barrel or screw. They also contain an area where an attachment can be placed for the final restoration. A clear acrylic stent is usually made using study models, X-rays, CT-scans, and complex computer techniques. The stent will guide the implant drills, and then the implant can be placed. When the dental implant becomes osseointegrated, the final restoration can be placed. Make sure that you understand the complete implant process, so that there won’t be any confusion at a later date.

Dental bridges are offered in London to replace a missing tooth or teeth. There are varying kinds of dental bridges including; traditional, resin-retained, and cantilever bridges. These bridges will be explained to you when you visit the London Dental Clinic. Traditional and cantilever bridges require that the surrounding adjacent be properly shaped so as to be able to accept the new bridge. The adjacent teeth are prepared into peg- or barrel- shaped forms and the bridge will go over these forms and replace the missing tooth/teeth as well. The tooth being replaced is referred to as a pontic, and can have many different designs depending on the patient’s needs. A pontic also replicates a tooth crown, and its underside usually touches the gum tissue. However, a sanitary pontic will not touch the gum tissue. A cantilever bridge is designed so that two or more teeth are prepared next to each other, with the pontic extending out in one direction and not being attached to an adjacent abutment tooth on one side. A resin-retained bridge does not require as much tooth preparation, and is usually used for front teeth, or if the patient is missing a tooth and the surrounding teeth contain no fillings or dental caries. This allows a bridge to be worn without damaging good tooth structure.
A missing tooth or teeth can cause several dental problems, and lead to more serious dental problems with time. If you and your dentist agree on a dental bridge, your London dentist will perform a detailed dental exam, take X-rays, and make study models, prior to performing the dental bridge procedure. Your other teeth and supporting structures must be in good shape in order for the bridge to succeed. The dentist will also perform an occlusal examination to make sure that your other teeth are contacting each other properly. After your dentist numbs your mouth and prepares your teeth to accept the dental bridge, impressions are taken of the prepared teeth and opposing teeth, along with a bite registration. A shade is then chosen to match your other teeth. These are then sent to the dental laboratory so that they can make the final bridge. In the meantime, your London dentist will make a temporary bridge so that your teeth won’t become sensitive or shift while waiting for the final bridge. The temporary bridge is then cementedin place and you will be given an apointment in about two weeks so that your final bridge can be placed and cemented in your mouth