Category: Dental Fillings
Long Lasting Amalgam Fillings Available from London Dentist.
Even as new types of filling are developed many people still chose to use amalgam fillings. As your London dentist says silver amalgam fillings still generally have the best life expectancy. Amalgam fillings are available when a hole, or cavity, has developed in one of your teeth. Cavities occur from…
READ ARTICLEAmalgam Fillings – City of London Dentist Talks About How Amalgam Fillings Can Save Your Teeth
Without proper care, over time your teeth can develop cavities, holes in the teeth. To stop the cavity from destroying the whole tooth, your dentist will often recommend a filling. Amalgam fillings are a composite of different metals (such as silver and copper) that when placed into a tooth will…
READ ARTICLEGetting a filling in London
If you didn’t already have one, you’d know what an amalgam filling is in London. It’s those grey fillings made from a mixture of metals, used in the on-going fight against tooth decay and has been doing so for a good 150 years or so. Yet, there is a good…
READ ARTICLEAmalgam Fillings Still have a Part to Play for Dentists in London
Renowned for their strength and durability, amalgam fillings are increasingly being replaced by mercury-free and more aesthetically-pleasing dental filling options, such as white composite fillings. London dentists use the latest dental materials and technology to give patients such choices in treatments. Amalgam is a metal alloy blended with mercury and…
READ ARTICLETooth Erosion, Causes and Symptoms in London
Dental erosion is the loss of tooth enamel as a result of a direct acid attack. It can be caused by excessive exposure to acidic substances such as fizzy drinks. The condition is irreversible. Tooth erosion is not the same as tooth decay, tooth decay is the progressive loss of…
READ ARTICLELondon Dentist Explains How to Avoid Dental Injuries in Sports
Dental injuries in sports are a surprisingly common event, and it’s important to be careful and protect our teeth when engaging in sports. The damage done by a poorly-aimed slam-dunk or a reckless hockey stick can be painful and irreversible. Some dentists have even estimated that between 13% and 39%…
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