The Lumineer veneer is now proving to be very popular not only with cosmetic dentists, but also their clients says a Leeds Central dentist. The magnificent thing about them is that they are so hard wearing; they now come in an ultra thin size. As veneers go that in itself is a real breakthrough in dental advances, because it means that they can just be literally popped onto a tooth without any previous preparation work. That is good news not just for their clients, but also for your dentist too as it means they don`t have to destroy your tooth enamel in order to fit it. They take around 20 minutes to fit and set, so you could easily have a whole set of them fitted in a few hours. They are mainly used to disguise discoloured teeth, but they are also good to hide a chipped or misaligned tooth. A crack in a tooth can also be hidden by a Lumineer, and at the same time the cement used to adhere it to the tooth will also seal the crack. The cost of a Lumineer as compared to a conventional veneer is very competitive, this is due to the easier manufacture of a Lumineer, and the fact that not so much preparation work is needed to fix the veneer to the tooth. When a normal veneer is attached, the tooth has to be shaved of the same thickness to allow the veneer to be attached; this involves shaving of the tooth enamel which never grows back.
When your natural teeth become discoloured or the enamel begins to wear down there are a number of options to help restore their appearance. However, none of these methods is quite so dramatic and capable of such stunning results as the porcelain veneer.
Are you experiencing a terrible pain at the back of your mouth? Then it could be that your wisdom teeth are erupting and causing trouble. It is not always the case that wisdom teeth cause pain and dental complications but some patients have too little room in their dental arc to accommodate any more teeth. This can cause the teeth to come through at an angle or get stuck against other teeth. Wisdom teeth affect more than three quarters of people in their twenties so it is always worth going to see a City of Leeds dentist to see if your wisdom teeth are likely to cause you problems.
If you suffer from discoloured or yellowing teeth it can be the cause of some anxiety and make you feel very self-conscious. The teeth are an integral part of the smile, which is the first thing people notice about each other when they meet. Therefore it is very important that we are happy and comfortable with the appearance of our teeth.
When a tooth becomes infected as the result of dental decay, the body responds by producing excess white blood cells to fight the infection. This combines with the infected matter to form a substance called pus, which can often build up in the tooth and in the softer gum tissue around the root. This leads to a swelling called a tooth abscess, which is very sensitive and often very painful.
Tooth and gum is so easily prevented, says a Central Leeds dentist. All it takes is a simple regime in oral hygiene care, it doesn’t have to be complicated it just needs to be planned out using good advice that has been well researched. Where do you get this advice from? You can get it from the dental hygiene nurse at your dental practice. Start by getting the right brush for your teeth, then the right paste. It doesn’t have be the most expensive, just the right one. Your friendly chemist will be happy to advise you on that matter, or even better your dentist. Flossing is also important and so is choosing the correct floss, look at the description on the product to see which one is best for you. Saliva helps to keep down acid strength and production, but your saliva gland will stop working while you sleep, so keep water by your bed. Gum disease is mainly caused by a poor or incorrect oral hygiene regime, this will let acid build up and also attract tartar to your teeth, and both of these will result in you losing your teeth earlier than you should. Gum disease has also now been linked to heart and other organ diseases, this is thought to come about as bad bacteria leaks into the blood system and corrupts the cells in the blood. Just by using a bit of common sense and being regular with your dental care regime, you`ll keep gum disease and early tooth loss at bay. Once gum disease starts to recede your gums, the process becomes irreversible and the damage accelerates with devastating and expensive results. Just remember that prevention is always preferable to getting a problem cured, and all it takes with teeth is a good oral hygiene plan and discipline.
Not much was known or researched before 1965 on Sleep Apnoea, before that it was just looked upon as a strange, but harmless phenomenon says a Leeds dentist. Charles Dickens must have read up on this; as he gave it to the `Fat-Boy` in the Pickwick Papers. The abnormality in the pattern of how we breathe occurs when we sleep, hence the name, and it is now connected to heart failure. It can occur for up to ten breaths, but there is still little known about why it happens. The throat muscles relax for the period of the attack and this causes the airflow to become blocked, which stops any air from being breathed in or out. Quite why it usually lasts around 10 seconds is what fascinates researchers most. There are two types of this abnormality, Apnoea which I have just described and Hypopnoea is where the blockage halves the amount of oxygen being taken in. This condition usually also lasts for around 10 seconds or breaths. The lack of oxygen makes the patient come out of a deeper sleep into a less deep sleep, and quite often this results in them waking up and restoring the breathing pattern back to its normal amount. The patient then relaxes back into their normal sleep pattern, and the whole thing starts again. The long term affects are a loss of memory and tiredness, road accidents have been linked to a loss of concentration caused by the constant awaking in patients. The heart is also affected according to recent research, and this has been known to cause heart attacks. If you think you may suffer from this breathing abnormality then you should see your doctor, and also tell your dentist as problems can occur if you ever have to go under a general anaesthetic.
Dental cavities and tooth decay don’t just affect adults. More and more children are becoming at risk from the threat of tooth decay because of the high levels of sugar they are eating and the developing nature of their teeth. Tooth decay now affects nearly a fifth of two to four year olds and more than half of eight year olds in the UK.
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is caused when bacteria build up to form a substance called plaque, which coats the gums and releases acids. These acids erode the gum tissue and begin to cause an irritation. If this problem is not treated or improved with more effective cleaning, it can soon develop into an infection and cause a variety of different dental health complications.
Oral cancer is a killer, but a preventative one. Cancer of the lips for instance is caused mainly by smoking and over exposure to the sun. Many of us tend to think of the sun giving us skin cancer, but it is emerging now that it also gives us oral cancer says a Leeds dentist. The symptoms of mouth, tongue and throat cancer are reddish lumps that are sore and often bleed. Once you find one get to your dentist or doctor straight away, ignoring it won`t make it go away. The cure rate is quite high, the treatments are not painful and your longevity will be increased, but only if you act quickly. Preventing oral cancer is all down to being sensible and taking precautions, your dental practice has a hygiene nurse to advise you, talking to them will enable you to make a sensible plan for keeping oral cancer from forming in your mouth. Being careful not to get too much sun ray exposure will also keep oral cancer away. Brushing the right way and flossing on a regular basis through the day is the best means to keep bad bacteria under control, and as this is the main cause of most oral and dental problems, it makes sense to have an oral hygiene format that is planned well. At night your saliva gland stops working, this will allow acid to build up and destroy the enamel on your teeth, by sipping water every time you wake up the acid will find it hard to do any serious damage. It is often the simplest of plans that work the best, so take the time to do a little research and plan your teeth cleaning regime well.
