Category: General Dentistry
Pick up a Mouth Guard from your Central London Dentist to Stop Your Teeth Grinding
Bruxism, the medical term for teeth grinding, is a common occurrence among people of all ages. Teeth grinding is thought to be primarily psychologically based with numerous causes. Anxiety and stress are often found to be very strong contributing factors. Grinding will with time eventually destroy the enamel that covers…
READ ARTICLEHow to Prevent Gum Disease? London Dentist has the Answers
Do your gums bleed when brushing or flossing? Do you experience tenderness in your gums? Do they look swollen? Do you have persistent bad breath? If you answer yes to some or all of these questions you may have gum disease. Even with modern dental treatments, gum disease is still…
READ ARTICLECentral London Dentist Talks About The Link Between Cannabis and Tooth Decay
While it has long been acknowledged that tobacco is highly detrimental to good oral hygiene, further research continues to be undertaken exploring the effects of cannabis on healthy teeth and gums. There is an increasing body of evidence that links the use of cannabis with the early onset of tooth…
READ ARTICLECentral London Dentist Talks About Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth occur naturally in all people. As the last teeth to appear (normally between the ages of 18-25) at the very back of the mouth, they often have trouble fitting within the space, these are referred to as ‘impacted wisdom teeth’. For this reason, many people have their wisdom…
READ ARTICLELondon Dentist Recommends Sugarless Chewing Gum For Healthy Teeth and Gums
While regular chewing gum is packed with sugar that can be very damaging to your teeth, the use of sugarless chewing gum has been shown to have several benefits for your oral health. Throughout history people have chewed on different substances, especially after meals. Recent research has shown that the…
READ ARTICLECity of London Dentist Recommends Dental Sealants to Protect Your Teeth
At the back of your mouth you will find your molars that used for heavy duty chewing. Along the surface of the molars are ‘fissures’, small grooves that run across the teeth. These fissures can be particularly vulnerable to a build up of plaque and food particles that can cause…
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