Month: January 2009
Mouth Rinses: City of London Dental Clinic
Your City of London dentist talks about the advantages and disadvantages of available mouth rinses. Often used to mask bad breath and tastes, prevent plaque accumulation, and help protect against dental decay, some mouth rinses can also be harmful. Most mouth washes don’t wash well. Mouth rinses are divided into…
READ ARTICLETooth Erosion? Visit Your London Dental Clinic
If you have loss of tooth/teeth structure due to a chemical process, not involving oral bacteria, your most likely have tooth erosion. Acids from your stomach, due to gastroesophageal reflux or vomiting , or acids from food and beverages that you consume to excess, such as citrus fruits and/or acidic…
READ ARTICLELondon Dentist Gives Advice about Flossing
Numerous individuals were never shown how to floss their teeth during childhood. Flossing is crucial for the maintenance of healthy gums; it’s not too late to begin flossing. Any newly formed habit will become easy after a few weeks. While at your London dentist or dental hygienist have them give…
READ ARTICLELondon Dentist Gives Advice On Cannabis And Oral Health
Your London dentist has some information for you about the relationship of cannabis and your oral health. Cannabis (or marijuana) is a commonly used drug in London, with 40 percent of teens and adults trying it at least once. Hash and hash oil also fall into the cannabis classification. They…
READ ARTICLEAcidic Diet Affects On Teeth Is Discussed By A London Dentist
London dentists know that an acidic diet, both food and beverages, can demineralise your teeth. The saliva and environment of the mouth has a neutral pH under ordinary circumstances, and if bacteria and plaque are properly removed from the teeth and gum, the minerals in the saliva will help tooth…
READ ARTICLEGet Amalgam Fillings at City of London Dental Clinic
What are the advantages of having amalgam fillings over white fillings? Your City of London dentist has used amalgam fillings on patients with great success. Dentists have used amalgam fillings for about 150 years. Amalgam, as the name implies, is a blend of liquid mercury and metal shavings or powder….
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