It’s a fair bet that most of us that living in the city of London waft through life without a care in the world- fine dining, marvelous parties, breakfast at Harvey-Nicks and then back out there again to do it over and over again- fantastic. But be sensible and be aware of what you are doing to your teeth and your body, because, if you’re avoiding looking after yourself by doing the basics- especially when it comes to your teeth, you can find yourself in some very messy situations and fighting for your life in hospital. One of the greatest dangers to ever threaten the mouth is that of a tooth abscess. Poor oral hygiene can quickly lead to tooth decay and thus, exposing yourself to an abscess. The first signs are that your face will begin to swell- though at the same time, the abscess will have already started to release evils into your bloodstream and starting to get into your brain. Now, if this sounds alarmist, then bear in mind that people have died from a tooth abscess. The thing to do is to seek help immediately, don’t take any chances. If you can’t get hold of a dentist and things are spiraling out of control with the swelling and the pain, then get to the hospital. Once the problem has been averted, there is a good chance that you will have to have the problem tooth removes because an abscess has a habit of re-offending.

At any time the blood is poisoned, it is circulated straight away to the whole body by your heart. Death by serious poisoning is instantaneous because all of the organs are hit viciously at the same time and shut down through the trauma. However, a gentle, mild poisoning, builds up in the organs over time and when the body can take it no more, the organs start to fail. Dentists in the city of London have identified the risk to the heart and constant infections of the blood, by diseases that emanate from the mouth. Gum disease is the major criminal here. They will bang on and on about it, but they have a point- poor oral hygiene will get you in the end. If you’re lazy, miss appointments and fail to do the basic oral hygiene procedures, you are putting your life at risk, maybe not now, but further on down the line. Once plaque gets in, it collects around the teeth and attacks the enamel of the teeth; the bacteria that grows from this, then starts to poison the gums. In the ‘good old days’, the dentist would just pull your teeth and fit you with dentures- but that couldn’t reverse the fact your blood had already been damaged and your body infected. Come on people! How hard is it to visit your dentist regularly and to brush, floss and rinse at least twice a day? It’s your life and you choose the outcome.

Tooth decay is caused by a number of factors- from poor diet that you practise on a day to day basis, to a build up of poor nutrition that has been handed down over generations. But, in today’s terms, poor oral hygiene is a major player; it’s important to keep the mouth, and its teeth and gums, free from the bacteria that come from the foods we eat, for in the long run, it leads to plaque, a build up of tartar and gum disease. Inevitably, these factors attack the enamel of the teeth and cavities form- causing tooth decay, and this can spread very quickly throughout the mouth. A dentist can spot this early on, if you have regular check-ups and can remedy the problem with a filling. But all it takes is to miss an appointment, and then the problem can become more serious. If tooth decay is not caught early on, it may take a root canal treatment to save the tooth followed by the fitting of a crown; at worse, the tooth may have to be ‘pulled’. Remarkably however, there have been cases of reversing the early signs of tooth decay, without dental treatment, that have been achieved at home through herbal remedies, extraordinary diets, and good oral hygiene. The internet has become a great source of information and it’s easy to source information about tooth decay and how to fight it. Remember, dentists and all the techniques at their disposal, will always be there to fall back on, if after everything you’ve tried, comes to nothing.

If you suffer from halitosis in the city of London, there’s a good chance that you may be suffering from gum disease as well, for the causes of both these problems are very similar. Poor oral hygiene is the main offender- if foods are not removed from the mouth, pungent bacteria can build up, this not only leads to bad breath, but to gum disease as well. The saliva in the mouth works to remove this bacteria, but if there is not enough fluid to combat this, the mouth can become dry. It’s important to have a good diet and be aware of what foods are being put in the mouth; smoking and excessive drinking also add to the problem. A bad diet can lead to gastric problems and a breakdown of the immune system in the body, both of which can lead to gum disease and halitosis. As with anything of the body, prevention is better than cure, but if the problems have already set in, treatment is required from a dentist. Having either of these problems is not the end of the road, but treating them can mean a change in lifestyle and attention to detail when it comes to oral hygiene. Fixing gum disease can also be expensive and is not reversible- but it can be prevented from spreading and by reducing it you can reduce one of the causes of halitosis.

Gum and tooth disease in the city of London go together like eggs and bacon, one goes hand in hand with the other and gum disease can affect over 50% of us. And unfortunately, it can go unnoticed until it develops into something more sinister like tooth decay. More worrying, it can have a knock-on affect throughout the body- gum disease has links with premature births, heart attacks and kidney failure. It all starts quite simply with poor oral hygiene and bad habits such as smoking and a poor diet, as this can lead to a weakened immune system that feeds gum disease. If plaque and tartar build up and are allowed to go unchecked and run wild, they can lead to periodontitis and eventually, cavities and tooth decay. Early signs of the problems are bleeding gums, weeping gums that leave a bad taste in the mouth, and loose teeth. Depending on how advanced the disease is, it is treatable, though not reversible. The dentist can administer de-scaling around the teeth to remove the plaque and can fill cavities via fillings and/or root canal work, but further treatment lies in our hands. The dentist can advise on a solid program of good, healthy oral hygiene and there are very effective herbal remedies that attack gum disease. But gum disease can come back very quickly, so regular check-ups and maybe, losing some of the bad habits, are essential in fighting the disease.

If you have bad breath in London, chances are you may not be aware that you have it, but others around you most certainly will and they might well feel too embarrassed to point it out to you. Bad breath can be caused by a myriad of things from poor oral hygiene, gum disease to poor diet, yet there are simple ways to combat the problem, though you have to be prepared to put the effort in. The first port of call is the dentists- they will be able to advise you on a good course of hygiene; brushes, pastes and mouthwashes to start with. But if you seriously suffer from the problem, it will take a lot more than this to remedy. For a start, if something tastes bad in the mouth, rest assured it won’t smell nice either. Apart from the obvious hygiene methods, these following little tips will get you there. Eat well for a start and slow down on the smoking and drinking. Chewing mint leaves or cloves can fight the odour and gargling with warm, lemon and salty water is great for the mouth especially if you are using strong alcohol based mouthwashes; (best to avoid as they can have the reverse effect). Baking soda and tea tree oil have long been good deterrents against bad breath and they can be used on the toothbrush or in water and in the case of the oil, it attacks gum disease and is best when soaked into dental floss.

Dental implants represent a long term solution to replacing lost teeth. Teeth can be lost through a variety of causes but it is vital that they are adequately replaced so that you can eat and drink with ease and smile with confidence.

People sometimes loose a tooth or teeth through an accident or simply as the result of poor oral hygiene that has led to tooth decay and ultimately loss. Old age itself increases the chances of tooth loss as a life time or wear and tear breaks down teeth’s natural defence. Dental implants act as replacements for the root of the tooth that has been lost. These implants are made from the extremely durable substance titanium and will fuse with the surrounding bone. This process of osseointegration means that your replacement tooth will be housed in conditions of maximum stability.

An x-ray or CT scan will be necessary to assess the area and then your dentist will clean the area of any debris. Local anaesthetic will be administered, allowing your dentist to make a small incision in the jaw. The titanium implant will be installed into the incision, which will then be stitched up and allowed to heal while you might wear a temporary replacement attached to the implant. Once fused with the bone, your permanent replacement will be fastened to the implant.

The results offered by dental implants allow you to treat your replacement tooth just as you would any of the regular teeth in your mouth with the added bonus that, with the right care, they can last a life time. If you need a solution to tooth loss, contact your London dentist today and ask about what dental implants can do for you.

People can have bad teeth because of a number of dental health and wider health complications. It can be due to genetics, poor oral hygiene, a physical trauma such as an accident or even as the result of other health conditions they may be suffering. The one thing that all of these conditions have in common is that they can be treated and cured with the numerous dental practices that have been developed, many over the last few years with the help of new technology.

Starting with one of the most obvious conditions; misalignment. Crooked or uneven teeth are easy to spot. You can see them easily and they really affect the condition of the smile. These can be relatively easily straightened with either a modern fixed brace such as a Six Month Smile or if the misalignment is less severe, with an aligner such as the Inman, which works in a matter of months.

As well as misaligned teeth, the other major problem is often the discolouration of the teeth. This again is easy to spot but can be easily treated with teeth whitening procedures such as Zoom or Enlighten. These treatments seep into the discoloured enamel and restore the teeth to their original colour. This can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of both the teeth and the patient, who will look much younger and healthier with whitened teeth.

As well as these cosmetic problems there are also structural problems such as enamel erosion and chipped or cracked teeth. In most cases these can be repaired using a substance called composite resin. This is mixed to be the same colour as the teeth before being applied and moulded to the desired shape. When this has happened, the Central London dentist can set it firm with the heat of a dental laser.

A report by the medical professional has recently surfaced that links heart disease with a poor oral hygiene regime, advises a City of London dentist. The problem it appears, is the leaking of bacterium into the blood flow from the gums, this is a symptom of a bad oral hygiene regime which causes all kinds conditions in the mouth. These conditions allow the gums to become infected, and that in turn is a major problem from which cuts can easily occur. Once a way in is found; the bacterium finds itself in the blood system swimming alongside platelets. These are baby blood vessels that also carry anti-bodies to protect the body from the very bacterium now next to them. The reaction of the two coming together in the blood flow starts to disrupt the very immune system that the white blood vessels are part of, this then starts to complicate the function of the heart and other organs. This is all the cause of that poor oral program that many of us have, although the research isn’t complete yet, the profession has found this link. The way around it is prevention, and that has to come in the form of oral care. Flossing and brushing are just two ways of keeping down the activity in the mouth that causes acid build up, which in itself is the single most harmful act that bacterium causes. Acid kills tooth enamel and builds up harmful tartar on the teeth, both of these will cause us to lose our teeth prematurely. One of the simplest things we can do is to drink water throughout the day and night, water will keep acid production to a minimum. At night when we are asleep so is our saliva gland, and this allows acid to build up quickly. So keeping a glass of water handy is a good way of helping your teeth and your heart while you sleep.