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Your Central Leeds Dentist can help with Mouth Ulcers

Monday, July 9th, 2012

Mouth ulcers can appear for numerous reasons, making eating, drinking and talking a painful experience. The vast majority of people will have the unpleasant experience of a mouth ulcer at some point in their lives. For some it is a short experience which, though uncomfortable, quickly heals and disappears. For others, numerous mouth ulcers can appear, become highly inflamed and make everyday life miserable. Whichever is your situation, your Central Leeds dental surgery will have a range of preventative measures and treatments to help deal with the problem.

The most frequent cause of mouth ulcers is a cut to the inside of the mouth. These cuts can easily become infected and inflamed. To prevent this be extra careful when eating hard and sharp foods that could be damage to the lining of your mouth. For some people ulcers can be a chemical reaction caused by a range of products, alcohol and aspirin are two common causes. If you have had unprotected sex there is the possibility you have contracted herpes, mouth ulcers are a obvious symptom of this, you can have a health check from your local GP or sexual health clinic if you think this might be the case.

There is no single, ideal treatment for mouth ulcers. Generally it is a matter of waiting for the ulcer to heal and beginning preventative measures for the future. Eliminating any chemical or food products that may be causing the ulcers is the best first step. If you find your are consistently biting your cheek, your dentist may recommend filing down a tooth if it is particularly sharp. Gargling water with either salt or paracetamol will provide temporary relief from the pain.

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Leeds Dentist has Solutions for Bad Breath

Sunday, July 8th, 2012

Bad breath strikes everyone at some point in their lives. You can significantly reduce the chances of it occurring by following the dental health routine suggested by your Leeds dentist. Known medically as ‘halitosis’, bad breath is unpleasant for yourself and for those around you. If it is persistent it can be a sign of more serious underlying problems and you should speak to your dentist about this.

The major cause of bad breath is the breaking down of food particles, that remain in your mouth after eating, by naturally occurring bacteria. The best preventative measure for bad breath is to have a regular process of cleaning your teeth. Brushing should be done at least twice a day, a third time is can also be beneficial. Using a fluoride tooth paste this also combats the onset of tooth decay which can cause pain, discomfort and the loss of teeth. Many people find that brushing is not enough to combat bad breath, flossing alongside brushing will also have a significant impact. Flossing is particularly effective because over time food particles become stuck between your teeth where your brush simply cannot reach. Over time this food decomposes and creates the unpleasant odour associated with bad breath. Tongue cleaning can also help to remove any excess bacteria or food that builds up on the tongue.

Bad breath can ruin your social life and destroy your self-esteem. Make sure you continue this simple dental routine and you will most likely prevent bad breath. If it is persistent, try altering your diet to blander foods for a while and see if this makes a difference. If the bad breath is accompanied with any other symptoms, such as inflamed gums, toothache, or any others, makes an appointment with your dentist and they will be able to check for any other causes.

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Keep Bad Breath at Bay with Tongue Cleaning from City of Leeds Dentist

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

Is your breath starting to smell? A major cause of bad breath is the build up of food particles and bacteria on the surface of the tongue. Your City of Leeds dentist recommends tongue cleaning regularly in order to reduce the nasty side effects of a dirty tongue. Having bad breath is unpleasant enough; there are other serious consequences to not cleaning your tongue. Any bacteria or fungi that breeds unhindered on the surface of the tongue can spread to the gums causing gum disease and major consequences.

There are different types of tongue cleaners available, your dentist will be able to suggest one that would be suitable for you. One type is a nylon or plastic wire, like a stronger version of dental floss, which is held in a plastic prong. Placing this at the back of your tongue and running along the surface all the way to the front will scrap much of the build up of material. Other tongue cleaners are simply plastic scrappers that can be run along the tongue to remove excess food and bacteria. Some tooth brushes have a simple tongue cleaner on the back of the head in order to clean your tongue when brushing your teeth.

Stop the spread of bacteria and other harmful material to the rest of your mouth today by regularly cleaning your tongue. Do this alongside brushing your teeth, flossing and maintaining a healthy diet and you should prevent the majority of dental and oral health problems.

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Talk to Your Central Leeds Dentist About Interdental Teeth Cleaning

Friday, July 6th, 2012

Just from everyday use, your teeth will gather all manner of food particles and plaque in between your teeth. Cleaning between your teeth, otherwise known as interdental teeth cleaning, will help to remove these materials and help keep you free from tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath and all manner of dental problems. If it isn’t already, interdental teeth cleaning should become an important part of your regular oral care routine.

The most commonly used tool for interdental cleaning is floss. Coming in many different varieties and available from all good pharmacies and supermarkets, floss is thin strips of nylon or plastic that you can run in between your teeth to clean out the areas where your tooth brush will not fit. Floss can also safely be used to clean above the gum line. Just gently run the floss along the tooth and carefully push it above the gum line, being sure not to put excessive pressure on the gums. If you struggle to hold the floss in a comfortable position, flossing ‘wands’ are available that will hold floss tautly on the end of handle. For an even more thorough clean, ask your Central Leeds dentist about the use of interdental cleaning brushes and other methods of interdental cleaning.

Alongside brushing, flossing is one the most effective ways to combat gingivitis, the inflammation of the gums. Regularly using floss will remove any plaque or food that is trapped and may become infected. Left untreated gingivitis can cause a lot of pain and eventually the loss of teeth. Tooth decay will also be prevented by the removal of plaque from around the teeth.

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Brushing Teeth Twice a Day Necessary for Bright, White Teeth Says Leeds Dentist

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

Brushing teeth is the most basic and also the most vital element of good dental hygiene. At minimum you should be brushing at least twice a day, an extra brush in the middle of the day wouldn’t be a bad idea. For most people you want to find a soft bristled tooth brush that will not cause any damage to your enamel or gums when brushed. Many dentists have reported increased damage done by the use of hard bristled tooth brushes; only use these if your dentist has especially recommended one. Recent studies have also found the brushing more frequently than three times a day is unlikely to have much impact on your dental health, in fact over brushing can be an issue and cause more damage than help.

Throughout the day and night food and plaque can build up on your teeth. Plaque will gradually degrade the enamel of your teeth, this is called ‘tooth decay’. The most common effect of tooth decay is the development of holes, or ‘cavities’, in your teeth. Cavities will continue to increase in size without proper treatment. Not only will the diameter of the cavity increase, allowing more plaque to build up inside, but the hole will become deeper until the inner core of ‘dentin’ and ‘root’ are damaged and destroyed.

Tooth decay will cause serious pain and discomfort and can lead to the need to remove your teeth. While your dentist will be able to offer you treatments if tooth decay occurs, the best option is to take preventative care. The best form of prevention is brushing your teeth. When brushing you remove all the food particles and plaque that can build up over time, reducing the chances of tooth decay. Ask your Leeds dentist for advice on the most effective way to brush your teeth.

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City of Leeds Dentist Recommends Regular Flossing

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

While most of us having brushing firmly set within our daily dental health routine, flossing is something that we often know we should be doing but perhaps forget to be quite so vigilant about. Throughout the day food can build up between the teeth, these food particles can then in turn develop into plaque. Plaque is a film of bacteria that can eat away at the enamel of your teeth, eventually damaging the central root of your tooth until the tooth is beyond repair. Flossing is the best preventative measure for removing food and plaque from in between your teeth before damage can occur.

Regular flossing, of course alongside brushing, can help stop gum disease, tooth decay, bad breath and a wide range of dental issues. Gum disease is the infection and inflammation of your gums caused by the build up of bacteria in the lining of the gum. The infection can eventually kill the tooth root (requiring its removal) if left untreated. Carefully flossing above and below of the gum line can removing the bacteria that may cause infection. In places inaccessible to your tooth brush, plaque will build up and damage your teeth. Flossing can reach these places in the tight spaces between the teeth and removing any damaging plaque or food particles before they damage anything. The breakdown of food by the bacteria in your mouth is a common cause of bad breath, flossing will remove these materials and possibly eliminate any bad breath.

Floss comes in a wide range of different shapes, sizes and forms. If you are at all unsure about the best type ask your City of Leeds dentist for advise, they will be happy to suggest what would work best for your personal needs.

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Visit Your Central Leeds Dentist for Dental Bridges

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

A missing tooth makes eating difficult, can change your speaking patterns and be unsightly. Dental bridges offer a solution to filling in missing teeth with strong, durable and naturally looking artificial alternatives. Dental bridges are permanent replacements that have a life span of several years.

Your Central Leeds dentist can offer bridges in two forms. The most commonly used type is the fixed bridge, though these are only possible when the two teeth adjacent to the missing tooth are strong and healthy. The dentist will file down the two healthy teeth into a shape that will comfortably and effectively hold a crown. Using a mould to achieve the perfect fit, two crowns are bonded either side of a false tooth. With each crown then bonded to the adjacent healthy teeth the middle false teeth is securely anchored into place. If there are not two adjacent teeth, or you do not want crowns for aesthetic reasons (such as for front teeth) a resin bonded bridge can be used. With this type, metal strips protrude from the false tooth which can then be bonded onto the adjacent tooth.

Bridges normally have a strong central core of metal (frequently silver) with a layer of white porcelain layered on top. The whiteness of the porcelain will allow the artificial tooth to blend into the rest of the natural teeth without standing out. A few visits to your dentist may be required to complete the procedure and fit the bridges. While normally dental hygiene practices can continue with a dental bridge, your dentist will advise you on any special methods for cleaning under and around your new bridge.

 

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Leeds Dentist Raises Awareness of Oral Cancer

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

Any form of cancer can devastate lives. Cases of oral cancer have been rising in recent years. It is important to understand the causes and how you can limit your risks. The good news is that new treatments are becoming increasingly successful at treating oral cancer when it is recognised early, for this reason it is vital to know the signs and symptoms of the development of oral cancer.

The most commonly found form of oral cancer is ‘squamous cell carinonas’. The cancer does not develop on your teeth but in any soft tissue in or around the mouth: gums, tongue, or mouth lining. The symptoms of oral cancer are varied and wide ranging. Red and/or white patches, persistent mouth ulcers, or swelling that does not disappear after several weeks can all be indicators. Pain when swallowing, or in the ear or neck can also be a sign of oral cancer. There are, of course, several causes for these symptoms, and so it is highly advised that you visit your local Leeds dentist for a full check up. Your dentist will refer you to a specialist if they believe you are at any risk of oral cancer.

While everyone is at risk from cancer, there are some things that can increase your chances of developing oral cancer. Smoking is a major cause of oral (and other) cancer, a large majority of all oral cancer cases are linked to smoking tobacco. High alcohol consumption also increases the chances of cancer. The spread of HPV (human papillomavirus), a STI, is thought to be the cause of rising cases of oral cancer in recent decades.

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