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The Scourge of Tooth Decay in Central Leeds

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

It is a never ending battle that we fight in central Leeds in order to keep our teeth in our mouths and at the heart of every single issue in the mouth lies plaque, for these fires off all manner of problems in the mouth, one of them being tooth decay. Plaque develops from bacteria that hasn’t been removed from the mouth correctly and then soon starts to form acids on the surfaces of the teeth (among other things). Soon this acid will start to eat into the enamel and then spots will start to appear. This may cause some discomfort in the form of toothache, but if it is caught at this point, the dentist can solve the problem with a filling. If however, the problem is ignored and the acid manages to infect the pulp and roots inside the tooth, you are into serious tooth decay. This is a big crisis; do nothing and you will lose the tooth and risk gum disease and further decay in other teeth and a probable tooth abscess. The only way you can save the tooth is by having a root canal which involves clearing everything from inside the tooth, filling it and the topping it with a crown. Even then, the longevity of the tooth has been vastly reduced because of this. The best way to avoid tooth decay is to prevent it from happening in the first place- only by having a good oral hygiene program that is backed up by visits to the dentist can you avoid the peril of tooth decay.

 

 

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The Unbelievable Inman Aligner Comes to the City of Leeds

Monday, May 28th, 2012

Once in a blue moon, something comes along in the city of Leeds which absolutely blows people’s minds with its ingenuity, it panache and its downright gall and in the world of orthodontics, the once thing that’s got everyone excited is the Inman aligner- this device is an engineering treat. Even though it is unique, it is limited in what it can do, because it only concerns itself with straightening the teeth at the front of the mouth, yet it is in the manner of how it does it that makes it incredible. The device works in two (opposite) ways. A wire wraps itself around the front of the teeth and is then anchored to a spring at the back of the plate; this in conjunction works with a bar that pushes against the teeth on the inside. Quickly yet surely, the teeth are rocked back and forth, being kept in constant movement until they fall into position….in as little as 6 weeks!! That’s the deal with this device, it works incredibly fast and accurately and in no time at all, you have straight teeth. It is also removable so that you can take it out to do the basics like eating and cleaning. The other plus is that they are not that expensive, starting from around £1200 and that is for a bespoke fitting as well. If you are a person that needs to get to the church on time and look good doing it, this is the device for you.

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Invisible Braces?! In Leeds?!

Sunday, May 27th, 2012

If you know that at some point in your life you are going to have to have your teeth straightened, you will have probably run all of the scenarios that come with it through your head as well, and there is a good chance you have painted quite a grave picture- a mouthful of metal for years clogged up with rotting food because it’s hard to remove…..that’s not good. But take a step back and now paint the complete opposite of that picture and you will arrive at the wonderment that is whipping around Leeds right now- Invisalign. Oh yes, this will blow all of those pre-conceived ideas you ever had about tooth straightening. Firstly, once you have signed on the program, you will then be fitted with one of many aligners that you will change throughout the course to keep your teeth moving. Now the best bits; Invisalign is made from a transparent plastic and once it is fitted, only a hawk would be able to tell that you are wearing it- IT’S INVISIBLE! Now if that were not enough, the aligner is not fixed which means you can take it out at any time and as long as you wear it for around 22 hours a day, that gives you 2 hours freedom to eat, socialise, kiss- whatever. Now if you needed any more convincing, this aligner on average, works in a third of the time than conventional braces. Bet that’s blown away your pre-conceptions!

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Treating Bad Tooth Decay in Central Leeds

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

There is nothing more irritating than a shooting pain in the tooth and shovelling down pain-killers will not get to the root of the problem, for you are suffering some form of tooth decay. Now depending how quickly you catch it, you may get away with having a filling, however, if the inside of the tooth itself has become infected, the only way to save it and, possibly avoid the perils of a tooth abscess, is to have root canal treatment. Now in central Leeds, you may have heard some pretty dark stories about this procedure but it needs to be done. The basics of the treatment are this: the top of the tooth will be removed so that the diseased pulp can be removed and the roots drilled out. In some cases, a common drill cannot get to all of the root, so the gum has to be cut so that the tooth can be approached from the side. Once the tooth is clear, it is dis-infected, filled and then crowned; in itself that’s dark. But you can take heart from the fact that past experiences of this treatment were carried out with a drill, whereas today, dentists are turning to lasers- much more precise, efficient and a lot less painless for the patient; in all, what was once quite a tricky and sometimes complex procedure, has now been demoted to a routine run-of-the-mill practice

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The Gravity of Gum Disease in the City of Leeds

Friday, May 25th, 2012

One of the most undesirable conditions to suffer from in the mouth is gum disease and at some point in life, most people in the city of Leeds will suffer from it in some form. It really is a destructive menace not only to your teeth and gums, but to your body too. The early signs of it are bleeding and weeping gums. At this point, it can (and must) be brought under control quite easily but quickly. Conferring with your dentist and embracing herbal remedies should overcome the problem. But the warning shots have been made and it will be ready to strike again unless you are attentive to your oral hygiene. If however it is allowed to develop further, the gums will begin to recede and you will be in danger of losing your teeth. Again, even advanced gum disease can be halted and even reversed and by getting advice from a herbal specialist, you can turn the condition around. But during this time, the disease will have already started to infect the bloodstream with toxins and over a prolonged period, will have started to affect the heart and other vital organs and too much poison will cause them to fail altogether. This is a condition not to be taken lightly and should never be ignored- if you have the symptoms, seek immediate help.

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Caring for Your Mouth Every Day in Leeds

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Although people ‘bang on’ about oral hygiene everywhere you go in Leeds- from shops to TV- it is for a reason and if you get it right and do it well, you will not only save a packet by avoiding treatments, but you should keep your teeth for a very long time. Some of us get a little lazy overtime and we often forget how to do things properly, especially if we are doing them over and over again. So from time to time, it is important to refresh your daily oral hygiene program as newer, more remarkable products are coming onto the market all the time. First though, you should pay a visit to your dentist and get an update on how your teeth and gums are and remind yourself the correct way to care for your mouth- your dentist will only be too willing to give you advice as they would rather not have to work on you if things get out of hand. Then with all this information in your head, it’s time to get to the shops and invest in the latest and the best. Your toothbrush is essential and seeing as you will using it at least three times a day, it’s important to get one that is sympathetic to your teeth and gums yet gets the job done; and all of that applies to your toothpaste too. Then you need back-up: inter-dental brushes and flosses are the only way that you can get up close and personal with your teeth and gums in a way your normal toothbrush can’t. And too cap of the cycle of goodness for your mouth, you can’t go wrong by having a suitable mouth-wash in the bathroom cabinet either.

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Dainty Dental Crowns in Central Leeds

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

If you have had a dental implant fitted or had some root canal treatment done to eradicate tooth decay, you will want to have a crown fitted afterwards. Now, in central Leeds, there are quite a few options to choose from in the sense of the material that they are made from, although in essence, if you have the money, you can have one made from whatever you fancy- within reason. This is governed however by where in the mouth the crown is to be placed; if it is required at the front of the mouth, very little stress is placed upon these teeth so a pure porcelain crown would suffice and fit in beautifully with the rest of your teeth. But in the back of the mouth, the teeth undergo a lot more stress from chewing so a stronger crown is needed. Porcelain-over-metal crowns are far stronger that pure porcelain ones and can take a lot more stress, but they also retain that beautiful porcelain hue that again mirrors the enamel in the rest of your teeth. However, if you want something that doesn’t fit in with the rest of your teeth and boldly sits in the mouth making a statement, then a gold crown is the one for you. It will stand out from the rest of your teeth, but not in an ugly way and being so strong, you could bite your way through wood!

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Getting Your Teeth Up to Speed in the City of Leeds

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

It has never been a better time for your teeth right now in the city of Leeds; not only have you so many wonderful options to keep those teeth smiling, you also have lots of ways to keep them white too. If you are in the mood to go it alone, there are some very good products you can purchase at the chemists or supermarket that will bring out the whiteness in your teeth. Toothpastes, pens and brushes are possibly the cheapest way forward, but that is by no means undermining how good they are just because they are cheap, they work superbly as well, and subtlety. But the greatest craze right now is the clamour for DIY bleaching kits that you can do at home- again cheap and again, superb. However, you do need to ensure that your gums and teeth are healthy, otherwise you could do some serious damage, which is why dentists prefer to be involved, after all, it’s them that pick up the pieces should things go wrong. Some home kits involve the dentist as they have to make up the bleaching trays and can be on hand to monitor your progress throughout. But if you want to get the latest ‘as seen on TV’ treatments made popular by certain make-over programs, you can opt for laser whitening at the dentists; it only takes an hour for you to get the results you desire and some companies even offer to come round and do it in your home!

 

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Your Mouth and the Laser in Leeds

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

There is no doubt that the world has been made all the more better by the invention of the laser. It can be found in all walks of life, from the manufacturing industry, through to hospitals and into dental surgeries. But as in hospitals, there is no questioned that the laser has revolutionised some dental procedures and making most of them relatively painless. The most common form of laser treatment is laser whitening of the teeth that has been made so popular by TV, people are clamouring to get it done. Yet it really comes into its own when carrying out the procedures that everyone dreads, fillings and root canals. These were normally carried out by a drill, which caused a lot of vibration and often pain, but the laser just burns out any problems quickly and painlessly. It has also been adapted for the placing of dental implants; the laser does so little damage to the tissue around the jaw, whilst sealing the flesh as it goes, it means that the healing processes post-op have been vastly improved. This is also the reason why it is a very popular choice over the scalpel when contouring gums, again the gums heal much quicker and cleanly. Most dentist surgeries have lasers in Leeds these days so you should ask about the possibilities of being treated in this way- it is definitely the future of dentistry right now.

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Cad/Cam and Your Dentist in Central Leeds

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing…..bit of a mouthful and probably for most people in central Leeds, you wouldn’t have a clue what it is. But for a dentist, it is one of the most innovative technologies ever to hit the dental surgery and for the patient, well, how do you fancy getting some cosmetic/restorative work done within the hour? That’s the beauty about this technology, everything is in-house, even the manufacture of your fitting, so you no longer have to wait a couple of weeks for your bits to be sourced at a lab miles away, the fitting is made whilst you wait. Let’s just say you want a veneer; you turn up at the dentist and have your tooth prepared, your mouth is then scanned and the information is fed into a computer that then designs your fitting. Following onto this, this design is then fed into a milling machine which then manufactures your fitting from a small block made from either ceramic, composite resin, porcelain or zirconium. Once complete, the veneer can be cemented into place and if there are any problems, they can be corrected there and then. This technology can be used for lots of other restorative work as well from dental crowns and crown-lays to bridges, implant restorations and some orthodontic appliances. For the person in a hurry, this is definitely the one for you!

 

 

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