Month: September 2009
Dental hygienist fights tartar at London dentist
A visit to the dentist’s these days may also involve a visit to the dental hygienist, but what exactly does the hygienist do? The main role is to professionally clean the teeth for the patient. They do this by using techniques known as scaling and polishing. This is essentially removing…
READ ARTICLELondon dentist treats gummy smiles with laser contouring
Sometimes when a person smiles or talks there is a visible excess of pinkish gum tissue. This excess gum tissue display is more commonly known as a ‘gummy smile’. The most recent figures show that around 7 per cent of men and 14 per cent of women suffer from excess…
READ ARTICLELondon dentist relieves pain of TMJ
TMJ, or Temporomandibular disorder to give it its full name affects the major bones and muscles of the jaw and some in the skull (this area is commonly known as the temporomandibular joint). This part of the head is responsible for talking, chewing and biting and, as such, any disorder…
READ ARTICLETeeth jewelry from London dentist brings sparkle to your smile
The kind of tooth jewelry previously only the preserve ultra glamorous rap and hip-hop stars is now more available to non-megarich celebrities. The desire to decorate teeth with a jewel or gold is becoming ever more popular. This kind of dental jewel can be attached to the teeth with little…
READ ARTICLELondon dentist eases fears with hypnosis
In a recent study it was found that 93 per cent of the British public are afraid of going to the dentist. Most people’s fears stemmed from unpleasant or frightening experiences they had had at dentists in the past. For others, it was the lack of control and for many…
READ ARTICLEForget gum disease treatments, remember to see a London dentist
Preventing and treating gum disease is increasingly important. Effective treatment of gum disease can help protect you against tissue damage, tooth decay and even tooth loss. The first line of defence in the treatment of gum disease is prevention. Brushing you teeth in the correct way twice a day and…
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