Dentist London Blog » Discoloration of the teeth http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:05:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Should You Use Fluoride or Not in London http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/should-you-use-fluoride-or-not-in-london/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/should-you-use-fluoride-or-not-in-london/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:00:35 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3375 It has always been pretty much of a given that fluoride is meant to be in toothpaste- when can you ever remember it not to be. These guys who make the stuff know what they’re talking about right? It’s amazing the amount of trust we place in others and their products. But why is there this sudden doubt in fluoride? In its defence, it has been used in toothpaste for a good 50 years now. It has been proven to be very good for tooth care, being used in toothpaste, flosses and mouthwashes. Aside from promoting a good level of saliva in the mouth, it can re-mineralise the enamel in the teeth and actually harden them where the acids caused by bacteria build up have already started to attack. It has been proven to directly fight plaque and prevent tooth decay by neutralising bacterial acids. So what’s the problem? Well it would appear that fluoride is very toxic too. It has been proven that children tend to swallow more toothpaste than they clean with and this can lead to a discoloration in the teeth. In the extreme, just a small tube of fluoride based toothpaste can be fatal for a child. Moreover, what may seem a complete contradiction in terms, there are many dentists, and scientists, against the use of fluoride, claiming that it gets into the blood and settles in the brain. It’s pretty hard, nay harsh, to attack the use of fluoride in toothpastes alone, considering the benefits to oral health, when maybe we should be more concerned about the fluidization of our everyday drinking water in London?

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/should-you-use-fluoride-or-not-in-london/feed/ 0 Healthier smile with Zoom whitening from City of London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/healthier-smile-with-zoom-whitening-from-city-of-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/healthier-smile-with-zoom-whitening-from-city-of-london-dentist/#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:25:10 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3173 Teeth whitening has been used since the late 1970s to improve the colour and condition of the teeth. The process aims to whiten discoloured and stained areas, making them appear whiter and healthier. It is a treatment that has become increasingly popular in the UK over the last decade to the point that it is no longer considered anything out of the ordinary.

Discolouration can happen for a number of reasons. This could be due to the food and drink you are ingesting. Drinks such as coffee, tea and red wine are notoriously bad for staining the teeth. Smoking cigarettes is also very bad for the teeth as the tar can stain them brown.

Whitening treatments work by applying a gel to the enamel surface of the teeth to make them white again. This is usually hydrogen peroxide, and seeps into the teeth and bleaches them white. There are many different treatments available on the market but one of the most popular and successful is Zoom teeth whitening. This uses the heat of a special lamp to increase the whitening process making it faster and more effective. The treatment usually lasts about an hour but this can be longer or shorter depending on the condition if the teeth. Zoom teeth whitening is available from City of London dentist and procedures start from as little as sixty pounds.

Teeth whitening is one of the most effective ways of improving the appearance of your smile and your teeth. It can not only work wonders for the colour of your teeth but also your self-confidence. After all a healthy smile is a happy one.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/healthier-smile-with-zoom-whitening-from-city-of-london-dentist/feed/ 0 Rejuvenate your smile with Zoom teeth whitening from City of London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/rejuvenate-your-smile-with-zoom-teeth-whitening-from-city-of-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/rejuvenate-your-smile-with-zoom-teeth-whitening-from-city-of-london-dentist/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:13:15 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3137 The brightness of your smile is just as important as the condition and alignment of your teeth. Whiter teeth make us look younger as it is a subconscious sign of youth. They also make you and your smile look healthier. However, discolouration and staining can easily happen and when it does, it is almost impossible to remove with traditional cleaning methods. Coloured foods such as red wine and tea, smoking tobacco or simply just age can all dull the appearance of the enamel and make the teeth look old and unhealthy.

However, there is something that can be done to reverse the discolouration process. Zoom teeth whitening is one of the most popular whitening systems around and offered by City of London dentists as a standard treatment. This has changed from about twenty or even ten years ago when teeth whitening was solely the preserve of the rich and prohibitively expensive for the rest of us.

However, Zoom is now affordable and available with treatments starting from as little as sixty pounds. There are many different strengths and lengths of treatment that can be adjusted to suit your needs. Maybe a short one-hour whitening is all that is required or perhaps your discolouration is more serious and needs an extensive two-week daily whitening. Whatever the problem, your dentists will be able to recommend the most appropriate form of treatment.

Zoom works by applying a substance called hydrogen peroxide to the surface of the teeth. This penetrates the tooth enamel and bleaches and discolouration or stained areas. This will give the teeth a more even, white appearance. Zoom uses a special heat lamp to accelerate the whitening process.

Teeth whitening is suitable for most patients and is relatively risk free with some people only feeling a mild discomfort similar to sensitive teeth.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/rejuvenate-your-smile-with-zoom-teeth-whitening-from-city-of-london-dentist/feed/ 0 High Incidence of Fluorosis in Central London http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/high-incidence-of-fluorosis-in-central-london/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/high-incidence-of-fluorosis-in-central-london/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:32:05 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=1181 Excessive levels of fluoride are harmful for the normal functioning of our teeth. They can lead to an increase in the formation of dental caries. Discoloration of the teeth with pitted surfaces is the primary symptom of Fluorosis. Studies and researches have been conducted all over Central London to confirm this theory. People were given fluoride on daily basis for a month’s time and the results were evaluated at different parts of the country. Initially the administration of fluoride helped in decreasing the incidence of dental caries. When the levels started exceeding in the body it started to turn harmful for the body by increasing the risk for developing caries.

According to the latest survey, it has been proven that more than forty eight percent of children have dental caries due to Fluorosis. In this, more than five percent are suffering from severe forms. This can be prevented by making alteration in your diet pattern. Avoid using fluoridated water, dental products, beverages and food substances on daily basis. Taking adequate amounts of calcium and fluoride will decrease the rate of caries. It is often seen that doctors prescribe calcium rich foods and toothpaste to the population. This is because the cavities are remineralized when substances rich in calcium are consumed.

Fluoride is the 13th abundant element present on the earth’s crust. They are accumulated in the calcified tissues like bones and teeth because of its high affinity towards calcium ions. If the levels of these fluoride ions are increased in our body, it can lead to enamel opacity and caries.

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