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Break link between gum disease and plaque at City of London dentist
It’s a little known fact but gum disease is responsible for more lost teeth than tooth decay, yet so little focus is put on keeping our gums clean when compared to our teeth. Both varieties of gum disease, the milder gingivitis and the more serious periodontitis, are caused by a…
READ ARTICLERestore your confidence with dentures from London dentist
Losing some or all of your teeth can be a very traumatic not to mention painful experience. It can affect your speech, facial muscles and your ability to eat many types of food but there is a solution. Although dentures have had a stigma attached in the past for being…
READ ARTICLECentral London dentist saves tooth from gum disease
One of the most common dental problems is gum disease, also known as gingivitis. This can be an irritating, or at times, very painful condition caused by an infection of the gums. If the infection is not treated it can lead to bleeding gums, tooth loss and further health complications…
READ ARTICLEYou Can Get Scale and Polish Cleanings at Your London Dentist
As you may be aware, scale and polish cleanings are designed to remove tartar and plaque from your teeth. Unfortunately, no matter how much you brush and floss your teeth, you may wind up with some tartar buildup from time to time. Therefore, it is very important to have your…
READ ARTICLEEndodontic Treatment Offered in London
Root canal treatment is performed by your London dentist or endodontist (i.e., root canal specialist) if dental caries progresses into the pulpal tissue in the tooth. Dental pulp is made up of nerves, a blood supply, and connective tissue, etc. Bacteria are harmful to the pulp and cause the dental…
READ ARTICLELondon Dentists Explain Gum Disease Treatment
In London, the standard of care for the treatment of gingivitis and periodontal disease includes: 1) removal of bacteria (i.e., the source of inflammation) by mechanical cleaning; 2) providing and training patients to maintain optimal oral hygiene; 3) dietary evaluation and nutritional counseling and/or supplementation; 4) maintenance and optimization of…
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