Looking after the health of your teeth is essential to ward off common problems including cavities, dental decay and gum disease. At Clifton Dental of Bristol, we make sure all our patients know the right way to brush and floss teeth as well as give advice in regards to the right dental equipment to use. To stop dental problems occurring in Bath, it is necessary to brush teeth in the morning and in the evening before it is time for bed. If teeth are not thoroughly cleaned every day tarter can start to build up and bacteria can develop. One of the first signs of lack of oral hygiene is bleeding gums. Many patients have come to us complaining that they see blood when they brush their teeth. This is one of the first signs of gum disease and is caused by lack of cleaning. If gums are left like this, over time it can cause more serious issues including tooth loss and infections in the pulp of the tooth. Keeping on top of oral hygiene means that less money and time will need to be spent in the future on tooth restoration treatment, it is hard to put a price on a nice, healthy smile! Contact the team in Bath for more help and information.
Spring has sprung and before we know it, it will be summer! For many of us, summer means barbeques, spending time with friends and family members and jetting off on holiday and as if that wasn’t enough to look forward to, we are also offering an amazing summertime deal on the incredible 6 Month Smile system. We will be knocking money off treatment this summer to enable you to enjoy an amazing new smile at a fraction of the price. 6 Month Smiles is one of our most impressive orthodontic treatments. It works incredibly quickly and also provides a more comfortable and discreet alternative to traditional fixed braces. Although 6 Month Smile braces are fixed, they are made from clear brackets and wires and are much less visible than normal train-track braces; they also employ the latest technology to ease pain and speed up the treatment process. In just six months, the teeth will be straight and the smile will look beautiful! This treatment is aimed at patients who have issues with the social 6, the six teeth at the front of the mouth on the top and bottom arches and is most effective for those with minor or moderate needs. To find out more about our summertime offers and sign up for a brand new smile in time for the sunshine months, call us today at Clifton Dental of Bristol!
Nothing beats a bright white smile and we have a range of whitening options and treatments to suit all budgets. Our whitening treatments are incredibly popular and it’s easy to see why; they are convenient, fast, painless and amazingly effective! Over the course of time, the natural whiteness of the teeth tends to start fading and the teeth look less attractive. Other factors, such as your diet and lifestyle choices can also affect the shade of your teeth and the overall look of your smile. If your teeth are starting to look a little yellow and you want to give them an overhaul and add some sparkle to your smile, we can help! We offer Why10, LaserSmile and the amazing Enlighten whitening system to banish those stains and create a lighter, brighter smile. Our in-chair treatments work very quickly, involve a single treatment session and produce instant results and there is absolutely no pain involved. In less than an hour, you will be able to enjoy a gleaming new smile and the results should last for many years. At Clifton Dental of Bristol we have treatments have been tried and tested over many years and are both safe and effective and they will really make a difference to your smile, as well as your confidence and self-esteem.
Dentures have always been a great way to retain the mouths occlusion (bite) and spare the jaw joints from damage after tooth loss. They are also a good for preventing the face from sagging and hence, the appearance of premature ageing. However, people have never felt comfortable wearing them in the past; they not only looked ‘fake’ but they were also hard to keep in, especially as the gums start to shrink over time. However, modern techniques in their manufacture have seen them being produced from softer materials that can cater for such change in the gums and stick better to the inside of the mouth; combined with dental implants and adhesives, dentures sit true and firmly in place. Whether you have full dentures or partial ones, they are a cheaper and more manageable option to choose; plus, they restore your smile and keep you happy. Bath is blessed by having Clifton Dental working in the area and these are the people to get in touch with if you have any questions about dentures; they can tell you all about where to get them done, the costs involved and the other back-up treatments that come with them.
In today’s world of dentistry, there are some extraordinary techniques and procedures to get you through difficult times, times such as tooth loss. This is a particularly uncomfortable period because aside from the shock, and the deflation of your ego, it also puts the future of your oral health at risk. It is best you do something about it in order to overcome these problems to get you up and smiling again, and a seasoned way to do this is to get a dental bridge put in. Once the damaged area has been assessed and measured up by your dentist, then the best choice of bridge for you can be made, and mouldings taken from this area can then be sent off for the bridge to be made. Depending on where the bridge needs to go will determine how it is set into place; the most common method is to cement the bridge in between two other teeth, though it can be set with wires and resins. However, many dentists prefer to double-up the bridge with a mini-dental implant as this offers tremendous strength and rigidity to the fitting. If you live in Bath and like the idea of the dental bridge and want to know more, then get in touch with Clifton Dental in Bristol for they serve the town and are experts in all aspects of bridges and tooth-loss
One of the most dangerous things that your mouth can suffer from is gum disease and if you don’t get in quick to tackle it, it can bring on tooth loss and heart disease. You have to look out for the early warning signs and the most obvious one is bleeding gums and if you find blood on your toothbrush after brushing, you need to act fast. It could simply be a case of an over abrasive brush, but in any case, seek solace and advice from someone who knows and if you live in Surbiton, then get in touch with an expert outfit called Clifton Dental; they are based in Bristol but serve the town and they can help you through this potential minefield. Things will have to change with the way you do your oral hygiene from brush to mouthwash and up the times you use them; rinse with salt water, get in some herbal remedies and incorporate them into your programme, as they can help soothe any burning inflammation in the gums, especially if you massage the gum tissue with certain herbal products. Look at what you eat as well as a good diet helps to improve your immune system and keep saliva levels up in the mouth. Finally if you smoke and drink, this will not help with any recovery, so try to cut these out.
Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Looking after the health of your teeth is essential to ward off common problems including cavities, dental decay and gum disease. At Clifton Dental of Bristol, we make sure all our patients know the right way to brush and floss teeth as well as give advice in regards to the right dental equipment to use. To stop dental problems occurring in Bath, it is necessary to brush teeth in the morning and in the evening before it is time for bed. If teeth are not thoroughly cleaned every day tarter can start to build up and bacteria can develop. One of the first signs of lack of oral hygiene is bleeding gums. Many patients have come to us complaining that they see blood when they brush their teeth. This is one of the first signs of gum disease and is caused by lack of cleaning. If gums are left like this, over time it can cause more serious issues including tooth loss and infections in the pulp of the tooth. Keeping on top of oral hygiene means that less money and time will need to be spent in the future on tooth restoration treatment, it is hard to put a price on a nice, healthy smile! Contact the team in Bath for more help and information.
