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Central Leeds dentist recommends six-monthly dental check ups

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

A large part of your dental hygiene routine will be carried out at home with brushing and flossing. This is undoubtedly the most crucial part of keeping your teeth clean, as it is effective daily hygiene that keeps your teeth and gums free from plaque and bacteria. However, even the best brushing and flossing isn’t always enough to prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

It is therefore very important that you also make sure you have a dental check up every six months with a Central Leeds dentist. Dental check ups are so vital because it is only the dentist that can spot the first signs of disease and decay. There are parts of the teeth that it is impossible to see without the right equipment and the earlier you catch gum disease and tooth decay, the easier it is to treat and prevent further long-term damage.

Dentists are also trained to spot the first signs of oral cancer, one of the most virulent forms of the disease. This can manifest itself as small white or red patches on the lining of the mouth or other soft tissue and again, earlier treatment is crucial to give yourself the best chance of beating the disease.

Dentists will also be able to recommend improvements in your oral hygiene routine and highlight areas of the teeth and gums that need particular attention. Although many people don’t like visiting the dentist or feel they haven’t got the time, it is a fact that the more regularly you go for a check up, the less likely you are to need any unpleasant or expensive dental treatment in the future.

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Protect your body with appointment at City of Leeds dentist

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

The oral cavity is the gateway to the rest of the body. Air, water and food are all taken in through the mouth so it is fairly obvious that the mouth is going to have an affect on the rest of your body. In fact, the mouth can act as an indicator for overall bodily health as many medical conditions manifest symptoms in the mouth. In a similar way, oral conditions can have an affect on the rest of the body.

One of the most significant ways this can happen is through the recently discovered link that gum disease is closely related to heart disease. Gum disease is caused by the irritation and infection of gum tissue from acids caused by plaque in the mouth. Most gum tissue is mild and can be easily treated with improved hygiene and minor dental treatment. But more serious cases of gum disease can lead to infections that can easily enter the bloodstream. These then travel the short distance to the heart from the mouth and clog up blood vessels, putting strain on the heart.

The same is true of dental infections caused by cavities. When the dental nerve is under attack from infection the body will respond by producing an excess of white blood cells and antibodies to fight it. These can accumulate in tissue around the mouth causing painful and often unstable abscesses, which are prone to bursting. This spreads infection not only around the mouth but also into the bloodstream with similar results as before.

There are countless indicators in the oral cavity that provide clues about or affect the overall health of our body. This is why it is important to keep up your regular six-month check ups with a City of Leeds dentist as they are rained to spot the first signs of any health problems in the mouth.

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Look after your teeth with check up from City of Leeds dentist

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

It is all too easy to get complacent when it comes to your teeth. One or two all clear appointments and a lack of any pain or noticeable difficulty can lead to several years of missed six-monthly check-ups and then all of a sudden it can be too late and you’ve lost a tooth to decay.

While it is true that we can look after our teeth fairly effectively with efficient cleaning and the right lifestyle choices, it is only with the regular supervision of a dentist that you can be completely sure that your teeth are healthy. Dental decay is caused by plaque acid eroding the enamel. This is a gradual process that can happen over many months or even years and often happens in parts of the mouth that are quite difficult to clean effectively and also hard to see. City of Leeds dentists will be able to thoroughly examine all parts of your mouth to ensure that plaque, or tartar as it is called when it hardens, is not damaging your teeth.

Like all health problems, tooth decay and gum erosion are most easily treated in their early stages. The longer you leave it, the more damage is done and the more painful it will be. It will also require significantly more treatment if it has been allowed to develop, which may prove very costly. The absence of dental pain does not mean that your teeth are not under attack from disease and it really is your responsibility to prevent this at all costs.

A six-monthly check up is quick and easy and the more regularly you stick to this plan, the less the risk is of any nasty dental problems arising.

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Dental check up with Leeds dentist could save your life

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Dental check ups are invaluable in helping to keep your teeth and mouth healthy and free of disease. Although home dental care including brushing and flossing are the most obvious defence against oral disease, it is only with the professional input of a dentist on a regular basis that you can be sure you are keeping your teeth and mouth as healthy as possible.

Dentists recommend that you brush your teeth twice a day for three minutes and floss at least once a day. This helps to remove damaging plaque acid from the mouth keeping your teeth and gums healthy. However, even the most rigorous dental health regime is capable of succumbing to gum disease or tooth decay. This can often happen in parts of the mouth that are very difficult to clean let alone see and only a trained dentists can spot the first signs of decay.

Dental check ups don’t take long, especially if you are doing all you can to keep your teeth healthy at home. In most cases they are just precautionary but other times they could be the most important thing you ever do. Most cases of oral cancer, one of the most virulent forms of the disease, are first diagnosed at the dentist. This terrible disease has little to do with oral hygiene so even the healthiest mouth could be affected. Leeds dentists are trained to spot the signs of the disease early, which could just save your life. A regular six-month check up gives you the best chance of discovering oral cancer and a series of other unpleasant diseases before it is too late.

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Maintain good oral hygiene with regular check ups from Leeds dentist

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Maintaining a good standard of oral hygiene can help keep teeth and gums healthy for life, reducing the risk of dental decay and gum disease and saving you from the pain and cost of dental treatment in the future. Oral hygiene is usually understood to mean keeping a clean and healthy mouth by regular brushing and flossing and by keeping up regular six-month check ups with the dentist.

Regular and effective brushing and flossing helps to remove plaque. This is a filmy, bacteria-rich substance that produces acids which erode the tooth enamel causing dental decay and eventually tooth loss. Plaque that is not removed by brushing and flossing also hardens and turns into tartar which cannot be removed by conventional cleaning methods and will need to be removed by a dentist using a process called scaling.

Other problems that can occur by not maintaining a good standard of oral hygiene include gum disease, also known as gingivitis. Gum disease is characterised by an inflamed and irritated gum that can be painful and even begin to bleed. Eventually gum tissue will start to shrink away from teeth exposing the vulnerable root. Gingivitis will eventually become the more serious periodontitis if left untreated. This is a more serious form of gum disease which may require antibiotic treatment or even surgery. Gum disease has also been linked to heart disease.

Tooth decay and gum disease can cause years of painful and costly dental treatment which can all be avoided by a few minutes a day of effective cleaning. Good oral hygiene can also help to prevent the 90 per cent of cases of bad breath caused by bacteria allowed to grow in the mouth.

Eating habits can also affect oral hygiene with food with a high concentration of sugar being particularly damaging to teeth. Low sugar food and food such as fruit with a high fibre content stimulate saliva production which helps to keep teeth healthy.

It is also important to regularly visit the dentist for check ups. Dentists can undertake thorough teeth cleaning and offer advice on how best to maintain good oral hygiene. A Leeds dentist will also be able to treat the first signs of any tooth decay or gum disease and help to keep your teeth strong and healthy.

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Dental check ups from City of Leeds dentist prevents dental decay

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Look after your teeth and they will last a lifetime. So the saying goes, and there really is a lot of truth in it. Caring for your teeth involves making only small sacrifices but just these few preventative measures could prevent years of misery caused by dental decay and other associated dental problems. Having problems with your teeth is no laughing matter as anyone who has had a root canal procedure will tell you but can easily be avoided by following a few simple rules.

The first rule of dental care is to brush and floss thoroughly every day. Dentists recommend that patients brush their teeth twice a day for three minutes and floss at least once a day. By doing this you help to keep plaque at bay. Plaque is a bacteria-rich substance that erodes tooth enamel causing dental decay and eventually tooth loss. By regular and effective brushing you can stop the build up of plaque and help protect your teeth. This is the most important way of maintaining good dental health.

Very close on its heels however, is keeping up regular check ups with your dentist. It is advisable to see your dentist every six months even if you are experiencing no problems with your teeth. Even the most ardent and strict tooth cleaner may be susceptible to dental decay and catching it early could be the difference between keeping and losing a tooth. Dentists are also able to examine and clean areas of the teeth that are very difficult to clean with manual brushing and flossing. These are the areas that are most at risk from dental decay, precisely because they are hard to reach.

As well as giving teeth a thorough clean, a dentist can also offer further advice on effective cleaning, treat any first signs of decay or other dental problems and examine you mouth for other dental concerns such as gum disease and oral cancer. In the world of dentistry prevention is always better than cure. Half an hour at a City of Leeds dentist every six months could save you time and money in the future and help to keep your teeth and mouth clean and healthy for a lifetime.

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Win the battle against tooth decay with regular check ups form City of Leeds dentist

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

In the fight against dental decay there are several key defences. The most important is regular and correct brushing and flossing of teeth. Brushing and flossing help to fight plaque, a filmy substance made up of bacteria and other debris, that covers the teeth and attacks the enamel. If plaque is not removed by brushing it will break down enamel causing tooth decay. This can lead to painful toothaches and abscesses that can lead to tooth loss. Flossing is particularly important for removing plaque and food debris from between teeth that causes tooth decay and is also responsible for 90 per cent of cases of bad breath. If allowed to remain plaque will also transform into tartar, a hard yellow/brown substance that also destroys enamel but that is impossible to remove by conventional cleaning.

Behind effective tooth cleaning and good oral hygiene in the fight against dental disease is regular dental check ups. Dentists recommend a dental check up every six months. Check ups are very important as dentists will be able to regularly examine for the first signs of dental decay. Even the most effective cleaning regimes can be susceptible to decay and it is impossible to tell if you have early onset tooth decay or gum disease without examination by a dentist. As with all things to do with dental health, and health in general, the earlier you catch a disease, the easier it is to treat.

Dentists will not only check for evidence of tooth decay and gum disease but can also carry out for routine checks for all types of oral cancer. A simple mouth check can catch oral cancer early, giving you a greater than 80 per cent chance of surviving this particularly virulent form of the disease. Half an hour every six months is a small price to pay to win the battle against dental disease and oral cancer. Make an appointment with a City of Leeds dentist today and it might save you years of costly and painful treatment in the future.

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Good oral hygeine can prevent toothache

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Unfortunately many people don’t visit their dentist until they get toothache. In most cases this pain can be avoided by good oral hygeine and regular dental check ups. Good oral hygeine means effectively removing decay causing plaque from your teeth and gum surfaces. At City Dental we can show you how to do this and also show you which toothbrush is most suitable for your mouth. Our hygeinists are highly skilled and will use professional polishes and pastes to remove any plaque and tartar which cannot be removed by brushing and flossing alone. At your six monthly dental check up we look for early signs of decay and gum disease so that we can easily treat them before they progress and cause toothache which becomes more difficult to treat. At City Dental we strongly believe in the motto - prevention is better than the cure!!

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