Oral cancer stopped in its tracks thanks to the great work of dentists in Bath
What with one in three Britons alive today likely to be directly affected by cancer, it is necessary to do everything we can to guard against it. This not only involves making the right life style choices but also involving medical professionals in our health so that any early signs of cancer can be spotted. Thanks to advances in treatments, many of the worst aspects of cancer can be successfully avoided if an early diagnosis is achieved.
Signs of oral cancer can be spotted by your local Bath dentist during a six month check up. They have been trained to examine your mouth with oral cancer in mind they will be looking out for indicators such as rusty coloured patches inside the mouth. You can inspect your mouth too after you have brushed your teeth by feeling for hardened patches. Sudden, unexplained weight loss is also sign of several cancers and should be reported to your dentist or general practitioner (GP).
Oral cancer occurs in more men than it does women in the United Kingdom. But that does not mean, of course, that women ought to be complacent. Those who smoke and regularly consume alcohol to excess are the highest risk and oral cancer represents just another reason why these habits can be bad for you.
Your dentist will need to refer you to an oncologist if he or she suspects that cancer might be present in your mouth. Oral cancer is a very serious condition and can result in fatality but the recovery rates are fairly good if an early diagnosis is made. It might not be something that you think about very often in your every day life but it is worth considering next time you are making an appointment for a check up with the dentist.
August 28, 2011 at 12:22 pm | oral cancer | No comment
Dentists in Swindon use false teeth for a variety of different purposes
For most people, hearing the words ‘false teeth’ will only make them think of dentures. In fact, false teeth have many, varied uses other than just in sets of dentures. They also have a very interesting history as human beings have long recognised that a full set of teeth, even if some of them are false, is a much better way to live.
Early human beings used to use animal teeth or bones or even small bits of wood or rock in order to replace teeth that had been lost. It wasn’t until the Industrial Revolution that false teeth were able to be produced on something like a mass scale and then their uses began to multiply. Dentists began to mount them on platforms in early versions of what we would now know as dentures.
False teeth are also still used by dentists on individual bases too. They are a vital part of dental implants because it is a false tooth that has to be secured into the implant that has been placed beneath the gum and against the jaw bone. Dental bridges utilise false teeth too but instead of implanting a socket beneath the gum, dental bridges are when a false tooth is attached to the surrounding teeth.
Modern false teeth are extremely adaptable and dentists can adapt them to resemble the surrounding teeth so that the patient has all the aesthetic advantages of such a practice. They are also light weight, which is an important factor in their use in dental bridges and dentures too; no-one wants a set of dentures that is too heavy. Your Swindon dentist will be able to tell you all about the different uses of false teeth.
August 26, 2011 at 12:22 pm | cosmetic dentistry | No comment
Dentists in Bristol offer patients a variety of teeth straightening treatments to improve their smiles
Studies have shown that most people find faces which are more symmetrical to be the most attractive. There is not that much you can do about the shape of your face unless you can afford expensive, cosmetic surgery, but you can easily make your smile nice and straight. Your local dental surgery in Bristol will be able to offer you a variety of teeth straightening procedures that wor you your benefit in giving you a perfectly straight smile.
The traditional, metal brace is still a very popular option for people of all ages who have crooked teeth. It is hard to see how the system of metal brackets and wires attached to the teeth and gradually moved by the dentist, can be beaten. The traditional metal brace can solve all teeth alignment issues.
In spite of its superior performance, the traditional metal brace has several drawbacks that some newer products have been able to sidestep in a variety of different ways. Teeth can now be straightened using a clear, plastic brace that is entirely removable. Other products are very similar to the metal brace but are teeth coloured and so are more aesthetically pleasing. A concealed, coiled spring is used in one treatment that also is concerned with being discreet. Many of these treatments can also boast far quicker treatment times than the traditional metal brace which sometimes needs to be worn for several years.
The fact is that the traditional metal brace is the only method yet that can actually rotate teeth as well as deal with alignment issues. Your dentist in Bristol will be able to examine your case and offer you advice about which method is best for you.
August 24, 2011 at 12:23 pm | orthodontics | No comment
Modern dentures fitted by Chepstow dentists make for excellent replacements for lost teeth
Losing many or all of your teeth is a trauma indeed and it will have profound implications for the way you can eat, drink and talk. This is not something that has to be put up with, because dentists can fit patients with sets of dentures that are extremely effective at replicating the functions of a set of teeth.
So effective and popular are dentures in the twenty first century that they are challenging the out of date stereotypes that have surrounded dentures for so many years. The associations with old people whose dentures slip out at meal times is not a true reflection of what modern dentures are like.
For one thing, they are quite suitable for patients at any age who wish to avoid invasive surgery and are on more of a budget. They are far less likely to slip from the mouth because the modern designs of dentures are carried out to fit perfectly into the mouths of individual patients. In the past they were often made en masse to the same design and so were simply the wrong size for many of the people who wore them.
Go and see your dentist in Chepstow if you have experienced large scale tooth loss and want to know more about dentures and how they work. You will probably be surprised to find out that patients these days are finding them far more comfortable and user friendly than in the past. They can always be worn as a short term solution if you are considering something more drastic but permanent, such as dental implants where replacement teeth are secured to the jaw bone through osseointegration.
August 22, 2011 at 5:58 am | dentures | No comment
Find out the secrets of oral hygiene with dentists in Bristol
Taking good care of your teeth is probably not something that you think about very often. For most people, oral hygiene involves brushing the teeth twice a day and going to see the dentist once every six months. These are very important aspects and form the bedrock of a good oral hygiene routine, but there is more to taking care of your teeth and gums than just brushing and going to see the dentist. Read on to find out more.
Brushing of the teeth should indeed take place twice a day at least and many people like to do so after meals too. This ensures that most of the plaque that is formed by eating and drinking is removed. But there are important factors that must be borne in mind when brushing too. You should be using a tooth brush that has firm and effective bristles and making sure that you cover all of the areas of your teeth (including the gum line) when you brush. Tooth paste that contains fluoride helps with strengthening enamel as so it is worthwhile using it.
You should always floss as part of your routine too. Far too many adults in the United Kingdom neglect to do so and this explains in part why there are high rates of gum disease in this country. Flossing removes the plaque that can build up between teeth and evade even expert and diligent brushing.
Your local dentist in Bristol is a vital ally in the fight to maintain high standards of oral hygiene. Going to see him or her every six months for a check up will be a great help because any dental ailment or condition can be spotted at its genesis and dealt with before it causes you problems.
August 20, 2011 at 12:20 pm | oral hygiene | No comment
Swindon dentists solve tooth loss with dental bridges
Dental patients now have a great luxury of choice when it comes to some of the familiar dental practices which are the staple of dental surgeries. This is the case with tooth loss as dental scientists have developed a number of different solutions in order to effectively replace teeth which are missing. Read on to find out about one of them, dental bridges, and then you can decide whether it is the right option for you.
Most people will never have to worry about losing their teeth but it can happen as a result of poor dental hygiene, a bad accident which has affected the mouth, or because of old age. If you are unlucky enough to lose a tooth or teeth, you will know how important it is to get it or them replaced with something that can replicate the functions of teeth. Even if you have only lost a single tooth, you will probably find that you can still eat, drink and talk as normal but the teeth surrounding the gap can start to shift into the vacant space and it might affect your appearance and self confidence.
Dental bridges are a relatively simple solution to tooth loss in that they involve attaching a false tooth to the surrounding teeth. This means that there is no invasive surgery and can be inexpensive compared to some other methods. Different types of bridge work are used in different circumstances, for example if the tooth is at the front of the mouth or, for whatever reason, the false tooth can only be attached on one side to one tooth. You should make an appointment with your Swindon dentist if you have lost a tooth or teeth and need to find out about the options available to you.
August 18, 2011 at 4:28 am | dental bridge | No comment
Dentists in Bath improve the look and performance of teeth with dental crowns
Having a winning smile can really improve your outlook on life. Walking into a room of friends or strangers and knowing that your smile looks great gives you a huge advantage in terms of self confidence and you will instantly be more appealing to other people. If you have a tooth or a couple of teeth that are broken down or severely cracked then you might be wondering what you can do to correct this problem and end up with a beautiful smile of which you can be proud. Dental crowns represent an effective solution.
Dental crowns are effectively caps with are placed over teeth which have been broken down. They tend to be made of porcelain these days which has several properties making it an ideal substance for this purpose. It can be used in small quantities without any loss of durability and strength. Because it is a lot like glass it will not stain and it is highly adaptable so your dentists can tailor it to the colour and shade of the surrounding teeth. Looking like the rest of your teeth is a prime concern for dentists when fitting dental crowns.
The developments in technology that dentists now use for their dental procedures mean that dental crowns can be fitted with great ease and speed. You need not take more than a short morning or afternoon off work to be fitted with a stunning dental crown from your Bath dentist. This is because many surgeries now utilise the very latest in digital techniques that allow them to take digital x-rays and send the data to an online milling machine which makes the dental crown in less than ten minutes, ready to be fitted.
August 15, 2011 at 4:22 am | dental crowns | No comment
Patients in Gloucester satisfactorily treated by dentists for their dental pain
Your teeth are just a small part of your whole body but if they feel painful, it can be very difficult to get on with your day. The important thing is, therefore, to understand what is causing the pain in your teeth and then treat the causes so that the pain can stop. The best person to help you with this is your Gloucester dentist. Unlike cuts and scrapes and so on, dental pain cannot be satisfactorily treated by you at home; you will need expert help.
Dental pain can be the result of the formation of cavities. If plaque has built up on your teeth then this acidic substance can start to erode the enamel and leave the nerves inside exposed and thus feeling pain. In this case, you will need to get the cavities filled in so that the nerves cannot cause you pain in the first place.
Pain in the teeth can also be the result of bruxism. Bruxism is the habit of grinding your teeth when you are asleep. Dentists can help in these circumstances by fitting you with a brace to correct alignment issues, or else by giving you a mouth guard so that your teeth are not damaged by the constant grinding.
In more serious instances of dental pain, it might well be that there is some infected material inside the tooth. This is called a tooth abscess and it might necessitate root canal treatment to ensure that the tooth is not wholly compromised and can return to adequate levels of functionality. You should go and see your local dentist in Gloucester every six months or as directed. They will be able to spot any signs of things that might end up causing you dental pain.
August 8, 2011 at 7:32 am | dental pain | No comment
Dentists in Weston-super-Mare diagnose bruxism and prevent it from damaging the teeth of patients
Having persistent aches in your teeth might be the sign of a number of different oral conditions. Most people would probably think of cavity erosion or the development of cavities, small holes in the teeth. In fact, quite a number of people in the United Kingdom are suffering from a condition called bruxism that can lead to feelings of aching in the teeth and even jaw.
What bruxism is, is the process of grinding your teeth together when you are asleep. Most people who suffer from bruxism (and have not been diagnosed) don’t even know that they are grinding their teeth in their sleep. It is only when they experience the symptoms during the day time that they begin to suspect. These symptoms can include tooth ache and an aching jaw.
The consequences of this can be that the protective enamel is worn away as the teeth collide night after night with some force. This means that cavities are more likely to form. If the bruxism is particularly severe then it can lead to complications with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which is the joint that holds the jaw bone and the skull together.
There are several reasons why people grind their teeth together when they sleep. Many professionals reckon that it is just one other manifestation of stress in patients. In this case then changes in lifestyle might be necessary or trips to a counsellor. Alternatively, patients whose teeth are not aligned in the optimum arrangement can sometimes grind their teeth together and Weston-super-Mare dentists would fit a brace or some other teeth straightening device. In either case, dentists can fit patients with mouth guards so that the impact of the teeth grinding together does not damage teeth.
August 4, 2011 at 5:48 am | dental disorders | No comment
The tech-mad Gadget Show team rolls into our very own Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol
Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol found itself the star of the show last week, when the practice was used in the filming of Channel 5’s Gadget Show. The clinic’s principal dentist, Dr. Neil Gerrard got to meet the lovely Suzy Perry, who had nothing but praise for the practice.
The Gadget Show is a popular programme that centres on the latest and greatest technology, with bizarre and extravagant challenges played out amongst its presenters guaranteed every programme. Thankfully, it was a nice and relaxed filming when The Gadget Show team strolled into our practice.
The segment filmed at Clifton Dental Studio’s Bristol dental practice featured a number of today’s best electric toothbrushes, which were tested and reviewed to find the champion of teeth cleaning!
Electric toothbrushes have for many years been hailed as the better alternative to manual brushes and are noted for the increased level of dental health they bring through their continual use. The movement of the brush is said to dislodge more plaque and massage gums and the smaller precision brush is able to reach difficult places, stopping the pile up of food debris and bacteria, which can cause decay.
The outcome of the review is still a top secret, but it may be well worth your time to tune in to the programme’s regular 8pm Monday slot and find the very best toothbrush for excellent oral health.
August 1, 2011 at 12:43 pm | Celebrity dentistry, general dentistry | No comment
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