It’s not really rocket science- the clue is in print, in the title- mouth-guard. It’s a device that does what it claims, protecting your mouth from any possible chance of injury…where it can and within reason. In the city of Leeds, mouth guards are used in all walks of life; from hospital surgery, through to dentists and sports, you’ll find them everywhere. If you play a lot of contact sports, the best way of protecting your mouth and its teeth, your jaw and your neck, they will help, at the very least, help limit the injuries that you sustain. The guard of your choice is essentially down to you, but with a little research, you can choose the right one that is tailored to the games that you play. Dentists incorporate them in many procedures. Modern styles of orthodontic procedures to correct teeth alignment veer away from traditional braces, preferring devices that are more akin to a boxer’s gum-shield. Bruxism or teeth grinding is very damaging to the mouth; gum-shields are often used to protect the teeth from unnecessary wear and tear during the treatment of the problem (they are also used in the treatment of snoring). One of the more fashionable ways a mouth-guard is used is in the field of cosmetic dentistry- teeth bleaching. The shield not only houses the bleaching agent to whiten your teeth, but it also protects the rest of the mouth being damaged by the chemicals in the bleach.
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Keeping your mouth safe with a Mouth-guard in the City of Leeds
Saturday, June 4th, 2011Spotting the Symptoms of Teeth Grinding in the City of Leeds
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Living and working in the city of Leeds can be exciting but at the same time, very stressful, and stress is one of those modern problems that’s easy to overlook- and it throws up side affects that you may not notice at first. One such problem is teeth grinding and it’s an important issue to get under control, for it can cause all manner of problems throughout the upper body. A lot of pressure is put on the joints between the upper and lower jaws, but if this starts to suffer from overload, it can cause damage to the ears, the head neck, and the upper back; teeth grinding can compound the problem so there is a great need to get your stress and behaviour managed. It’s important to identify daytime stresses so that you have a chance to unwind in the evening before you go to sleep, for it’s here that most of the grinding will take place. A dentist can always supply you with a mouth guard, but that will only protect the teeth; the physical grinding will still continue and so will the pressures on the jaws. Before you go to sleep, it’s important to prepare yourself and learn to relax. You should avoid any form of caffeine and opt for herbal teas before bed; baths with essential oils, the burning of herbal oils, reading and ‘chilling out’ to calming music are excellent ways to de-stress. If you have any issues with this problem, it’s important to seek out advice from your dentist.
Protect your teeth with mouth guards available from City of Leeds dentists
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Many of us may find ourselves in situations where our teeth need protecting. Whether we play a highly physical sport such as lacrosse, rugby, American football or boxing or indulge in activities such as mountain biking or gymnastics which can cause injuries to the mouth, our teeth can be put at risk. Some of us even have the tendency to grind our teeth during sleep. Protecting our teeth in these situations is vital to ensure that we don’t suffer the pain and inconvenience of tooth loss or chipping.
The best way to ensure our teeth our well protected is to wear a mouth guard. Minimal protection is offered by stock protectors available from sports stores. These ready-to-wear items are convenient and affordable but are not especially recommended by dentists because of the risks that they leave open. Boil and bite mouth guards fit your teeth better but still don’t offer comprehensive protection.
Dentists recommend that custom fitted mouth guards are worn in situations that could be dangerous to teeth. These products fit comfortably and offer increased protection. They are custom fitted to suit the individuality of your mouth. Your dentist will take moulds of your teeth and then a guard is constructed by a technician using the model as a guide. As such, custom fitted mouth guards are more expensive.
Mouth guards protect against and can limit the risk of loosing or breaking a tooth or suffering nerve damage or injuries to the tongue or gums. By using a mouth guard to avoid these afflictions patients can save themselves the time and money that restorative procedures will mean, not to mention minimising the pain involved if an accident to the mouth should occur. Mouth guards are widely available from City of Leeds dentists.
Go to a good Leeds clinic when you have dental accidents
Friday, August 20th, 2010
Dental accidents are extremely common occurrences and they can cause you a great deal of discomfort. In addition, teeth can break very easily, leading to permanent disfiguration of one’s face. A dental practice in Leeds has been educating its patients on what to do in the event of such an accident. A person has to know how to prevent damage to the mouth and also what to do in case an accident does take place so that its effects can be minimized.
Obviously, the best thing to do is avoid any accidents involving the teeth because they can get knocked out very easily. If you play a lot of sports or do any other activities that could possibly put your teeth at risk, you should wear a mouth guard so that your teeth remain safe at all times. You should also never chew food such as ice or corn kernels because you could crack a tooth on them very easily. In case you have had an accident that causes a tooth to get knocked out, you should get medical attention immediately. Before you go to the dentist, see if you can clean the tooth gently in clean water. Try and insert it in the socket for the trip to the dentist so that it remains safe.
These tips should be sufficient to keep your teeth safe in all sorts of situations. Remember them well because you do not get a second chance if you break or lose your adult teeth.
Stop teeth grinding in sleep – Visit Central Leeds dentist
Friday, April 9th, 2010
There are many conditions that affect us when we sleep. Two of the most common are snoring and sleep apnea. Both of these affect the way we sleep and can cause associated health problems during the day. Another less common but also debilitating sleep disorder is known as bruxism.
This involves sub-conscious teeth grinding that can cause enormous damage to the tooth enamel leading to long-term dental damage. It also causes many muscular problems to do with the head, neck and jaw. Bruxism can also be very disturbing for partners who share the same bed but there are easy ways to treat it.
For years it was assumed that bruxism was caused by stress or anxiety during your waking life. In some cases this is still true but dentists have successfully proven that the majority of cases are caused by a misalignment of the teeth or jaw. Incorrect alignment can lead to great discomfort that manifests itself as sub-conscious grinding. The muscular spasms that cause the grinding can be continual and over time will wear away the protective tooth enamel on the surface of the teeth. Once this enamel has been damaged or destroyed it cannot be replaced and exposes the teeth to many problems such as infections and even permanent loss.
Central Leeds dentists can prevent bruxism by fitting a specially designed mouth guard to be worn when sleeping. This protects the teeth from further damage while dentists try to reconfigure the jaw to correct any alignment issues. This is a complex process but one that can be achieved through various dental appliances.
Prevent sporting dental injury with mouth guard from City of Leeds dentist
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
If you have ever suffered from a knocked out, chipped or cracked tooth you will know exactly how painful it can be. Not only is the pain immediate, but it may require months or even years of painful and costly dental surgery to repair the damage. Knocked out teeth cannot always be replaced and you may require a dental implant or bridge to artificially replace it. Chipped and cracked teeth can usually be repaired with dental bonding, but if the structural damage is too severe, it may require a crown or a veneer to prevent any further damage. All of these artificial dental substitutes will require replacing at various intervals throughout your life.
Nearly half of all dental injuries are caused when playing sport or doing some kind of physical activity and nearly all of these could be avoided with appropriate dental protection. This would usually involve wearing a mouth guard specially prepared for your teeth by a dentist. Although it possible to buy mouth guards from sporting good shops, these are often generically designed and do not provide adequate protection for your teeth. An ill-fitting mouth guard is only marginally better than not having one at all. The real protection comes form the well placed padding and protection offered by a tight-fitting guard.
Wearing a mouth guard may not be the most comfortable thing in the world and let’s face it, it really doesn’t look that cool either, but it does look a lot cooler than having missing teeth and having to wear a partial denture when you’re only in your twenties. It also makes much better financial sense to shell out a few pounds to have mouth guard properly fitted by a dentist than to have to pay thousands for a dental implant or porcelain crown.
This is a case where prevention is certainly much better than cure. Ask a City of Leeds dentist about having a mouth guard fitted and it might be the best money and half an hour of your life that you’ll ever spend.
Leeds dentist repairs cracked tooth from sporting injury
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
All dentists have a keen interest in sports. Not necessarily because they enjoy them but because so many of their patients damage their teeth while playing them. Knocked out, cracked and chipped tooth have been the result of sporting injuries as long as there have been sporting injuries and all dentists are very familiar with the prop forward, or opening batsman coming into surgery clutching a knocked out tooth.
When playing any physical activity, particularly anything that involves physical contact or a ball, the first line of dental defence is a mouth guard. Dentists advise wearing a mouth guard when playing any physical sport as a preventative measure. They may be uncomfortable and embarrassing but not nearly so much as a knocked out tooth. A Leeds dentist will be able to fit a mouth guard that will help to prevent dental injury. Although mouth guards are available in the shops, it is always advisable to have one fitted by a dentist. Shop-bought guards are often poorly fitting which limits their effectiveness.
If you do happen to suffer a sporting dental injury, even one as nasty as a knocked out tooth or teeth, there are several options to repair the damage. With a knocked out tooth, it may be possible to replace it immediately, without forcing it. If the tooth slots back in, support it with wet gauze and see a dentist immediately, who will be able to complete the replacement. If the tooth won’t slot back in, cover it in milk or saliva and see a dentist as soon as possible. This will keep the tooth alive for a possible replacement.
If a tooth cannot be saved or is cracked or broken, there are plenty of procedures available to restore the cosmetic appearance. Dental bonding can repair minor cracks and breaks and the latest computer manufactured and designed veneers can be a lifelike substitute for a real tooth. Whatever the injury, a Leeds dentist will be able to repair the damage with stunning results.