Month: September 2009
Crowns used by London dentist to cover severe fluorosis
Fluorosis results from an overexposure to fluoride during childhood, usually between the ages of one and four. It causes discolouration and mineralization of adult teeth. Exposure of young children to fluoride causes disruption to the formation of enamel and causes a mottled staining to the emerging adult teeth. The staining…
READ ARTICLELondon dentist flossing advice might save your life
Apart from brushing, the most important thing you can do for your teeth is to floss. Dentists recommend that you should floss at least once a day to maintain good oral hygiene. The gaps between your teeth can be home to millions of bacteria, especially when particles of food become…
READ ARTICLESticky problem of denture adhesives solved by London dentist
Although not all denture wearers need to use denture adhesive, and even some dentists would say that it is not necessarily needed, the reality is that denture adhesive has some very definite advantages and in some circumstances is essential. For some who have very well fitting dentures, using adhesive might…
READ ARTICLECity of London Dentist removes dental calculus to prevent gum disease
Dental calculus is more often referred to as tartar and is a hardened deposit of plaque found around the teeth and gums. Plaque is a filmy layer of bacteria that attacks tooth enamel and causes cavities and gum disease. Plaque can be kept at bay and removed by brushing teeth…
READ ARTICLEGap from missing teeth filled with dental bridge by City of London dentist
Dental bridges are artificial teeth that are anchored onto existing teeth in order to restore the natural appearance of a full set. They can be used to fill one or more empty spaces in the tooth line. The artificial tooth is known as the pontic and fused between two crowns…
READ ARTICLELondon dentist says you can't afford to let credit crunch hurt dental care
Everyone knows the old adage ‘Look after your teeth now and they’ll last you a lifetime’. Good standards of oral hygiene and regular dental check ups can prevent massive future expenditure on dental treatment. But in these times of economic worry many don’t see going to the dentist as a…
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