Periodontal or gum disease is a common problem that affects millions worldwide; it is best to get this disorder treated at the very beginning before it flares up and causes serious damage to your oral health. In addition, it can also affect your smile making you lose confidence and shy away from social gatherings. There are various ways by which you can effectively treat gum disease in Leeds.
Two most commonly employed non-surgical methods to treat gum disease include scaling and root planing. In this, the root surfaces are cleaned of any deposited plaque, tartar and calculus; it also helps to smoothen out the roots thus removing bacterial toxins that get deposited from food. The other non-surgical treatments for gum disease include adjunctive therapy with antibiotics and host modulation but these are only done if necessary for the patient.
If your gum disease cannot be controlled by non-surgical options, then periodontal surgical techniques may have to be employed. These include various procedures like pocket reduction, soft tissue grafts, crown lengthening and regenerative therapy. It is best to consult a specialized dentist who can guide you in the right path after assessing the extent of gum disease. Sometimes cosmetic procedures are also recommended to enhance your smile and give you naturally looking teeth.
If you have lost one or more teeth due to gum disease, then you may also have to go in for dental implants or crowns to fix this problem. So don’t keep waiting; see a dentist at the earliest and treat gum disease before it causes more damage.
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010Leeds dentist can answer your questions about dental implants
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are small titanium screws that are anchored directly into the jawbone to act as a base for an artificial tooth. There is also a smaller variety called a mini-implant that is used in groups of five to act as a secure base for dentures.
Why might I need dental implants?
If you have suffered a lost tooth either due to decay or disease or simply as the result of a dental trauma or accident, a dental implant could help to restore the natural appearance of your teeth and prevent a whole series of other dental complications. Missing teeth can be responsible for many further problems such as rotated teeth and bite issues, as well as acting as a breeding ground for bacteria, which could cause further tooth loss. Dental implants could also help to restore the structure and appearance of facial tissue that may have been lost due to missing teeth. You can also have mini-implants to help alleviate the anxiety of loose dentures.
What does the procedure involve?
The Leeds dentist will drill down into the jawbone, providing it is in a healthy enough condition to support the implant. The implant will then be screwed directly into the bone tissue. It will then need to be left for several weeks to fuse with the bone and surrounding tissue. The whole process will take place under anaesthetic and should involve little more than a mild discomfort.
What advantages do dental implants have over other dental replacements?
The dental implant is the only artificial substitute that replaces the whole of the tooth from top to bottom. The implant itself acts as the tooth root and then a post and artificial tooth are attached to it; this gives a very sturdy and natural feel to a dental implant. They also last a whole lifetime if properly fitted without the need to be replaced at any point. This can be an issue with other structures such as dental bridges and partial dentures.
Anxiety-free dentures with mini-implants from Central Leeds dentist
Monday, December 14th, 2009
For patients who are denture wearers, the fear of your dentures falling out at inopportune moments can be a real source of worry and anxiety. Many denture wearers resort to wearing sticky and messy dental adhesive strips and gels for that added feeling of security. There is an alternative that can put your mind at rest and involves no unnecessary fuss or adhesives. Mini-dental implants are a series of small screws anchored into the jawbone to which dentures can be snapped on and off.
Like normal dental implants, the screws are usually made from titanium or other strong metal non-harmful to the human body. They are drilled into place in the jawbone before being left for several weeks to allow the bone and tissue to fuse to the screws in a process called osseointergration. The implants will have a set of clips attached to them, which will be used to fasten them to the dentures. Small wells and clips will be fitted to the dentures so that they can clip on securely to the implants. These wells can be fitted to your existing set of dentures to reduce cost. The dentures can then be simply clipped on and off to the implants safely and securely and with no limits on what you can eat. For the first time ever dentures will actually feel like real teeth.
Unlike the larger normal implants, there are few factors that limit the fitting of mini-implants. For example, it is not necessary to have a very strong jawbone for mini-implants, which is essential for the full sized variety. This means that mini-implants are perfectly suited to older patients.
If you are always worrying about your loose dentures and you want a life free of the anxiety, make an appointment to see a Central Leeds dentist and ask about the benefits of mini-implants.
Central Leeds dentist fixes dentures to new mini-implants
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Wearing dentures can be embarrassing and many patients are constantly anxious that their dentures are going to fall out at inopportune moments. Dentures should be secured by suction alone, but because the gums are constantly changing, the suction is often lost causing the dentures to feel loose. Many patients use dental adhesive gel or strips to secure their dentures. This can often be very messy and prevent patients from eating and drinking certain things they want.
With the advancement in technology and subsequent improvement in dental procedures there is now a solution that can solve loose dentures once and for all. Mini-implants can now be anchored directly into the jawbone to which the dentures can be clipped on and off. This new breakthrough provides the added security to patients that can ease their anxiety and allow them to enjoy a life free from the worry of loose dentures.
Mini-implants are about 1.8 millimetres thick, which is roughly the width of a toothpick, and require only minimal surgery to fix them to the jaw. In most cases six mini-implants will be needed to secure a set of dentures. The implants will be drilled into the jawbone and then left for a few weeks to allow the screws to fuse with the bone in a process called osseointergration.
Once secure, the dentist can then attach clips into wells made in the dentures to allow them to snap on and off the implants. In most cases patients will not even require a new set of dentures as the clips can simply be attached to their existing pair. Once the dentures have been modified to clip to the new implants, the patient is then ready to enjoy an anxiety free dinner, of exactly what they want to eat, that very evening.
Mini-implants are the perfect solution to the anxiety of loose dentures. This simple surgical process could alleviate all the worry that can affect denture wearers and allow them to move on with their lives as if they had a full set of natural teeth. If you suffer from loose dentures, ask a Central Leeds dentist about mini-implants.
Bring back your smile with a set of dentures from a Leeds dentist
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009Dentures are a dental solution for patients who have no remaining teeth, or patients who have several teeth missing, when a partial denture may be used. There are a number of reasons why patients may have lost their teeth. It may be the result of periodontal disease, tooth decay or even some kind of trauma to the head. When some, or all teeth, are missing it is very important to replace them as it can result in a sagging facial appearance which can make you appear older because teeth act as rigid supports for facial muscles.
The loss of teeth can also have a big impact on your self-confidence and make you reluctant to smile or make eye contact. A set of dentures acts as a removable replacement for teeth. They are specially designed to look and feel like your own. Today’s dentures are vastly better than the ill fitting and fake looking sets of the past, and will look and feel natural and comfortable.
Modern dentures are usually made from acrylic resins, but with the continued advancement in dental technology a whole new range of materials is being used. Ask a Leeds dentist about the very latest Valplast flexible cosmetic dentures.
A pair of well-constructed and accurately fitting dentures should be secured in place by suction and fit alone but occasionally an adhesive is necessary to secure them. Other people just feel more confident knowing their dentures are secured, but adhesive gels and strips can be messy and make the eating of certain foods very difficult. More and more patients are opting for dentures that are secured with dental implants for a more permanent hold that can provide extra confidence when wearing dentures.
Dentures will last a long time if they are properly cared for and kept clean. They should generally be removed at night to allow the gums a rest and always cleaned thoroughly before you put them back into your mouth. A Leeds dentist will also be able to professionally clean your dentures should they begin to become stained or harder to clean with a normal brush. It is also important to have your dentures measured for size regularly as poorly fitting dentures can cause gum irritation and erosion.
Stabilize loose dentures with mini implants
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Patients out there who have loose or unstable lower or upper dentures can now have them stabilized with mini implants. In one visit the problem of those ill fitting dentures can be fixed with just a few small implants placed in the upper or lower jaw. The best thing is the price, with mini implants being a fraction of the cost of traditional implants. So if you are in the leeds, Bradford, Dewsbury, Wakefield areas and would like to discuss mini implants why not contact us for a FREE consultation.