The unknown terrors of Sleep Apnea in Bath

You’d like to think that when you rest your head down after a hard day in Bath and go to sleep, you are going to wake the next morning, jolly and joyful and ready for a brand new day. But if you are finding that when you wake, you are irritated, tired and frankly, can’t be bothered to do a thing throughout the day, then you should start to question what is going on and get to your dentist and quiz them on the subject of sleep apnea. We assume when we sleep that all is okay and that we will wake normally- that’s as long as we are healthy. If however you drink outrageously, or are on heavy medication, indeed suffering from the hangover of a severe operation, this will upset your natural apple-cart and it can lead you to snore at night. Snoring is a result of blocked airwaves and in a way your dentist can supply you with some sort of device to help you out. But we are avoiding the real issue here: when you go to sleep at night, the body goes into automatic- this involves the brain, the heart and the lungs working in unison. But take any little issue that stops all three from working properly and throw it into the equation and then your breathing becomes erratic- this can not only stop the way you breathe at nights but also put strain on your heart and in the end, cause it to fail. Look out for the signs and if you feel something is going wrong, get to your doctor or dentist for advice.

October 20, 2011 at 8:03 pm | dental disorders | No comment

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The Root Canal in Weston-super-mare

If you want to talk about ‘bad press’ in Weston-super-mare, then listen to some of the tragic tales that are bandied around on the subject of root canal treatment. Yes it isn’t the easiest of things to have done as it involves a dentist removing the root from inside the tooth so that it can be crowned and saved from decay- it will also save the tooth in the long run and these modern dental darlings can offer you the latest laser treatment that will do the job in a jiffy and save you from the pain that a drill would have caused in the old days. But here is a pitch for you: yes the dentist is able to do things like never before and get you out of a muddy rut. But how comes you were in that rut in the first place? Sheer laziness and poor oral hygiene spring to mind, and carelessness over a sustained period of time where a dental cavity has been ignored by you, and clearly, your lack of keeping up appointments at your dentists has led to this dilemma. A root canal is worth having as it prolongs the health of the tooth and prevents decay spreading into the other teeth. It is only a black and white procedure- it does what it is meant to do, but you should really take a good hard look at yourself before you go ‘slaying’ it off as a painful treatment because it was you that got you into the chair in the first place.

October 16, 2011 at 7:46 am | endodontics | No comment

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Getting a crown fitted in Weston-super-mare

If you have ever had really bad tooth decay in Weston-super-mare, you will probably know that in order to save your tooth from extraction, you are going to have to have the dead tissue removed from the tooth and then have the roots removed as well- a root canal treatment. But in order to keep your teeth ‘biting’ as they should to protect the way your jaws come together and the overall health of your mouth and stop the problem from spreading further, you are going to have to dip your hand in your pocket for some of restorative treatment to get the tooth back to it’s best- a dental crown is your answer. Now, modern dentistry not only offers you what is ‘hip’ and what is ‘in’ right now, but also offers you the choice of which crown you would like. They come in a few variations- gold crowns are strong and can withstand the forces that are put into the mouth on an everyday basis; so too are porcelain-over-metal crowns- these are the preferable choices if you need to have a crown fitted towards the rear of the mouth and that can cope with all that chewing and indeed, gossiping that you do everyday, If you have suffered a bit of decay at the front of the mouth however, again the choice is yours, but you may get away with a purely porcelain crown, as the stresses at the front of the mouth are not as harsh as at the back and porcelain is one of the most natural substances on the planet that complements the natural hue that your teeth give off.

October 13, 2011 at 8:39 am | dental crowns | No comment

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Dental Bridges and the health of your Mouth in Bath

Dental bridges are a fabulous way of replacing the loss of a tooth in Bath. They are one of the cheapest ways of sheering up a gap, durable, reliable and with the aid of a dental implant, damn near indestructible. Of course, they will help to maintain the health of your occlusion and maintain the health of your mouth. They come in various disguises though what you have done depends on where the tooth has been lost. If it is to the rear of the mouth, you may need to have resin and wires in order to attach the new ‘tooth’ to the tooth next door. The easiest dental bridge to have fitted is when the tooth has been lost between a row of other teeth; here you can get the new tooth attached to two crowns, and after the two adjacent teeth are prepared, the whole unit is cemented into place. And as has been said before, anchor it with a dental implant and you’ll be smiling. But bridges come with a little bit of a government health warning as well, for to keep your mouth healthy once you have had one fitted, there is a particular way to clean in and around them and you must master the way of doing this from the off to ensure your mouth is kept free of the residues of food that can breed bacteria- your dentist will guide you on how to look after your bridge once it has been fitted.

October 9, 2011 at 7:07 am | dental bridge | No comment

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Zapping your teeth White in Swindon

If you are one of these people in Swindon that indulges in reality television shows, then you may well be aware of a ‘certain’ makeover program on the BBC and seen the wonders that the dentist does to peoples teeth and there is a chance that you thought ‘I’d love to have my teeth that white’. Well here’s the real reality check. Get off the sofa, turn the TV off and go around the corner to your dentist, and you will find that they are offering that very same treatment. Zoom is considered to be a wonder treatment when it comes to teeth whitening, and in a way, if it’s on the ‘box’, it is going to be good. For a paltry £100, you can get your teeth done to a level that will rank you among the ‘A’ list of celebrities. Pay your money, sit in the chair and with three short sharp bursts of laser treatment, which is totally painless as your dentist will ensure that your gums are protected and that your teeth are prepared in the right way, you will walk away with a smile you only had in your dreams. Zoom also offers a whole catalogue of treatments, and some that you can do yourself at home. Your best and first choice is to check with your dentist first before setting off on this journey; but it is one you will not regret and then in as little as an hour, or if you go down the home route for a few weeks, you’ll be that lucky person that you have just seen on the TV with beautiful shining white teeth.

October 6, 2011 at 7:05 am | teeth whitening | No comment

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The benefits of Dental Implants in Bath

Think of dental implants and most people would associate the treatment as being expensive, painful and used solely in the replacement of teeth as an alternative to dentures; true once it was very expensive to have done and the recovery period could last anything up to a year, after a long operation involving scalpels and drills. But now in Bath, the use of laser surgery has seen the whole process become incredibly widespread and available to all at a very reasonable price that all of us are capable of paying for. And such refinement in the procedure has not only seen the recovery period afterwards drop dramatically, but the use of an implant is now used for other procedures in the mouth too. One such procedure is the use of the mini-implant that can be fitted in a day to help stabilize dentures and bridges in the mouth and all of this has come because of the advancement of technology over the past few decades through computers and lasers. Lasers especially have seen the demise of the drill and scalpel in the dental world as it can do the job of both with the up-most precision and with very little damage done to the gums and bone- meaning the healing post-op is very minimal; its because of this rise in technology, that most dentists are able to offer the treatment around the city- and at a price that is attractive to us all.

October 2, 2011 at 6:59 am | dental implants | No comment

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Turning around Gum Disease in Swindon

Gum disease is a killer in Swindon for the body and for the teeth. Essentially, once the gums become infected so does the blood and over a sustained period of time, can lead to the breakdown of the important organs in the body such as the heart, liver and kidneys; of course it can also lead to tooth loss. But it also can be stopped and in some cases reversed. Most severe cases may require surgery at the dentist that entails bone and gum grafting, lesser cases can be solved with pocket cleaning around the gums and deep scaling. But really the problem is solved in the home; obvious initial answers are the methods we employ to clean our teeth on a daily basis, brushing, flossing, mouthwashes, etc, though if the disease has set in, it may more than just a normal oral hygiene program to remedy the problem. The disease has been linked quite strongly to diabetes, smoking, stress, diet and deficiencies of vitamin c and d in our diets. All of these should be addressed, by seeking professional help before the problem of the disease can be remedied, then its back home again to tackle it on your own again. Many dentists are recognizing the value of natural solutions such as the soothing qualities of cranberry juice and herbal remedies such as tea tree oil, aloe vera and clove oil that readdress the imbalance in the gums, making the blood flow again around the teeth and helping them to regenerate.

September 29, 2011 at 5:46 am | gum disease | No comment

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Looking after your Teeth Daily in Bristol

Whenever it comes to looking after ourselves in Bristol, we should always try to get into some form of routine so that it becomes automatic and that mind-set should also be the template for how we look after our teeth too. The problems such as plaque, gum disease and eventually tooth loss are borne out of bacteria being able to ply its ugly trade in the mouth; this comes as a direct consequence of poor oral hygiene on a daily basis- after all, it only takes 24 hours for bacteria to get its claws in. There are enough products on the market today to do the job required to keep your mouths healthy so there is no real excuse why you shouldn’t be brushing your teeth with a suitable brush and toothpaste at least twice a day- routine remember? Then there are a great range of back-up products to help; dental flosses and small inter-dental brushes are great for getting right into the nooks and crannies where normal toothbrushes cant. This can be also backed up by some excellent mouthwashes on the market designed to cater for all problems in the mouth. Herbal products are very popular too these days and can only help in the fight to look after your teeth: marry all of these together with regular outings to the dentist and there is no reason at all why you hold onto your teeth forever.

September 25, 2011 at 6:45 am | general dentistry | No comment

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Taking the fight to Gum disease in Weston-super-mare

We’d all like to see our days out in Weston-super-mare with our teeth in place, but one of the greatest threats posed to our teeth is gum disease. Many dentists can help this problem by doing what they know best and can help in aiding the threat. It’s important that the jaw bone that houses the teeth are kept free from infection otherwise the problem becomes incurable. Regular visits and deep cleaning around the gums can thwart gum disease, but seeing as the average person only visits the dentist twice a year, it’s pretty much down to all of us as individuals too look after ourselves with a high level of oral hygiene. The first signs of the problem are bleeding gums- an immediate consultation with the dentist should be sought to assess the depth of the problem- then its self preservation time. Regular cleaning and flossing can help to prevent the build up of bacteria in the mouth, mouthwashes and rinsing with warm salty water can also help, but its what you brush with and the products that you use that are important at this stage so you should ensure you get the right brush and paste for maximum effect. Smokers and diabetics are also at high risk, as are people with poor diets to the threat of gum disease. However, when your gums fist become infected, they need to be calmed before you start an intense cleaning program; herbal remedies are excellent for this and products such as aloe-vera and tea tree oil are excellent for giving back the gums some status quo.

September 23, 2011 at 4:26 am | gum disease | No comment

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Bath dentists battle against periodontal disease in patients and win

Gum disease is clinically known as periodontal disease and it encompasses the two main types of gum disease that are most common: gingivitis and periodontitis. Dentists are expert at treating these afflictions but they much prefer to prevent them before they occur. Gum disease is no trifling matter and, in the most grievous of cases, can lead to teeth being permanently lost.

Gums are very sensitive to plaque and the substance needs to be cleared away from gums with the same urgency that one removes it from teeth. The problem with plaque is that it causes gums to become inflamed and that is where the problems can start from. A basic inflammation of the gums is called gingivitis and it is pretty common in the United Kingdom. Indeed, it is thought that a significant number of people have suffered and are suffering from it without even knowing about.

The symptoms can be mild: a little sensitivity to hot and cold substances which are consumed, slight reddening and so on. But it is what comes afterwards that really must be avoided. Periodontitis is what happens when the inflammation takes hold and spreads to the bones which hold teeth in place. Teeth appear to lengthen in cases of periodontitis as the gums start to recede. It will probably be no surprise to note that tooth loss can then happen.

Your Bath dentist can help you stop gum disease before it even starts. By making sure you brush and floss twice a day you should be ensuring that plaque is removed before it can cause problems for your gums. Ask for advice about what is the best way to do this.

September 18, 2011 at 4:30 am | gum disease | No comment

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