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Watching out for Periodontal Disease in Central Leeds

Friday, December 27th, 2013

4390244_blogOral hygiene is a very important part of your daily routine in central Leeds and it must be maintained to the highest standard you can; you also have your dentist in tow should you ever miss something. You see, your mouth is very vulnerable to the constant threat of plaque and this is where all problems start in the mouth. If allowed to progress, it can lead to the gums becoming diseased, the teeth decayed and then you could be into periodontal disease- plus the threat of an abscess or too. This will eat away at the bone structure below the teeth and in time, you will start to lose them. If your mouth has got to this stage, it will take a monumental and costly effort to turn around; it could involve quite complex bone and tissue grafting and it could jeopardise the future health of your mouth. If you show any signs of bleeding/weeping gums or suffer from toothache, then do something about it straight away; get to your dentist and get patched upon to prevent periodontal disease setting in.

Your Kid’s pretty Smile in the City of Leeds

Thursday, December 26th, 2013

398467_blogLooking after your kids teeth in the city of Leeds is going to be a handful for you until they grow up and you will have to be constantly on the ball. However, you won’t have to do this alone; in the beginning, you’ll need to get a paediatrician on board to monitor the teeth as they come through, as they will be exposed to decay and infection. Once this has been achieved, then you can turn to a dentist for back-up to help with the next stage- the adult teeth. This is an important time as this will define the future of your children’s teeth. During these early years, tooth decay will always be a threat and aside from getting them filled, you can put your mind at rest by having dental sealants fitted to keep bacteria off the surfaces and prevent decay. Giving your kids a good healthy diet and teaching them how to clean their teeth will give them a good start as their mouths develop; and try to keep them off the sugar based sweets and drinks- where humanly possible! As long as you are vigilant and plan ahead, there isn’t any reason why your kids shouldn’t have a healthy and bright looking smile.

 

How Teeth Whitening works for Discoloured Teeth in Central Leeds

Saturday, December 21st, 2013

iStock_000001865987SmallWhatever you try to do for your oral hygiene and keep the lustre of the teeth going, overtime in central Leeds, your teeth can fall foul of discolouration: smoking, rich foods and poor oral hygiene can get the better of the enamel of the teeth and can leave your smile looking tired. However, there are many ways you can beat this and if your teeth and gums are in fairly good nick, all it may take to get your teeth and smile back on track is some whitening an there are a lot of ways to do this today. For starters, just have a shop at your chemists because there are toothpastes, bleaching pens and DIY kits that can sort you out; they can be cheap and can get your smile motivated after a couple of weeks of work. If you don’t fancy going down this avenue, then you should sit down with your dentist and mull over other options. Laser whitening is huge right now; it is fast, fairly cheap and the results will be sensational. There are also other kits that your dentist can set you up with that again, will completely turn your smile around. Discoloured teeth aren’t pretty and can hold you back in your confidence; getting your teeth whitened in some way can help restore the way you express yourself.

Keeping your Teeth nice in the City of Leeds

Tuesday, December 17th, 2013

18625044There are lots of ways you can look after your teeth in the city of Leeds and if you check-in with your dentist, you can learn all you need to know about how to do so. The bottom line is making sure your teeth are healthy and a combination of good oral hygiene and dental visits is the first place to start with, because with good products and dental treatments, you should be able to retain nice looking teeth. But even then, after a while and as you get older, things may go wrong and it may take a little bit of cosmetic work to get your smile up to scratch again- this isn’t a problem for the modern dentist. You can opt for a bit of teeth whitening or go for veneers and cosmetic bonding in order to keep you going, even if you have lost a tooth or two, your dentist can fill in the gaps with bridges, dentures and implants. It is also imperative that you eat well and watch what you put in your mouth- like from smoking and drinking. You don’t have to be a saint, but with some knowledge of how to care for your teeth and some refrain from time to time, you should be able to care for your smile throughout your life.

 

Brushing and more in the City of Leeds

Monday, December 16th, 2013

3388353_blogIt is very easy to take brushing your teeth for granted in the city of Leeds and although you may well have gone out and bought the best brush on the market to do the job of keeping your teeth clean, the toothbrush doesn’t always cut it on its own when it comes to oral hygiene; you need to do more. Of course, a good brush is good for your mouth so get the best tool that you can, but you need to back up your daily brushing with other products as well. Dental floss and inter-dental brushes can get into places where a normal toothbrush can’t, namely between the teeth and up around the gums and they are an excellent way of removing food from these areas after eating. Finding a good mouthwash can also help to flush out bacteria that lurk in the mouth and many are designed to rid your teeth and gums of threats posed by plaque and gum disease. Also be aware of the work that your dentist does: if you continue to keep up with appointments, a quick probe and an x-ray can highlight any problems that you may have missed with your work at home and if need be, get patched up. Plus, never be afraid to ask your dentist about how you can improve your oral hygiene- it could not only promote your overall hygiene, but also save you a shed-load off money being forked out for corrective procedures in the future.

How an Implant can work to restore your mouth in Central Leeds

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

595603_blogTooth loss can have quite a dramatic affect on you psychologically and physically in central Leeds; not only can it affect your appearance when you smile and appear in public, but it can also knock your confidence for six. However, once you have come to terms with the situation, you would be wise to seek a way of getting through it. Implants are a brilliant way to restore your mouth as they can be used in all the fields of tooth loss once they have been put in. They can help to anchor dental bridges, dentures or just single crowns but in any case, they will give you back freedom to your mouth again. In just an hour, implants can be fitted into your jawbone via simple laser surgery which will do very little damage, so you will heal quickly afterwards. They are incredibly strong little things and once they are in, they will give you comfort throughout your life. This has become an easy treatment to do and many dentists offer it in the city, so go along and have a chat with someone about getting this done and how you can pay for it; not the cheapest option but it is one of the best.

 

The dangerous link between Diabetes and Gum Disease in the City of Leeds

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

302075_blogDiabetes is a very difficult condition to deal with and you have to adapt your life in the city of Leeds to cope with the condition. It weakens your immune system and you are very, very vulnerable to all manner of things going wrong. From a dentistry point of view, it can also cause the saliva levels in your mouth to dry-up and this is bad news for your mouth, because a dry mouth enables bacteria to breed and one of the results of this can be gum disease if you are not careful. Once this takes hold, it can poison your blood and compound the condition and infect most of the organs in the body- weakening you even further; but the links between these two conditions works the other way around as well. Gum disease attacks the immune system, and this can lower the sugar levels in your bloodstream and leave you open to the diabetes erupting in your body. Learn all you can about both conditions and then attack them the best you can should you suffer from either; what you don’t want is both so get as much advice you can at treating them.

Central Leeds goes for a Dental Check-up

Monday, December 9th, 2013

If you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, one of the ingredients in this equation is how you look after your mouth. By all means go out and buy the best products you can, eat well and try to shun the temptations that a busy city like central Leeds can bestow on you- smoking and drinking and general misdemeanours. One other vital ingredient in the mix of caring for your mouth is to attend regular check-ups with your dentist. You only have to take your eye of your game for 24 hours in order for plaque and bacteria to start getting to work at wrecking your teeth and gums with decay and disease. You may well miss these evils going to work on you, but your dentist won’t and problems like these can be picked up in seconds from probing and/or an x-ray, and then can be rectified immediately. Aside from this, your dentist can give your teeth a thorough clean-up by scaling and polishing above and below the gum-line. But your dentist also knows about the whole of your body and can help advise you on all topics from the basics through to cosmetic dentistry, dental phobias, diet and even giving up smoking. So don’t miss out on your check-ups and use them wisely when you are there.

What you need to know about Dental Implants in the City of Leeds

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

2797271_blogIf you have gone through the unpleasant nature of tooth loss in the city of Leeds of late, there are quite a few reasons to tackle it and replace any holes in your smile. The most obvious is cosmetic and by sealing up gaps will maintain your smile and reduce premature ageing in the skin as it sags into the gaps; another reason for getting ‘new’ teeth is to maintain the health of your ‘bite’. The dental implant is probably one of the most solid methods you can choose to battle back against tooth loss and today, this has become a very slick and quick procedure. After some digital images are taken, then a laser can make a tiny incision through the gums and into the jaw, and then the titanium implant can be set precisely into place. This only takes around an hour to do and considering laser surgery does miniscule damage, healing will be fast afterwards. The type of implant used will depend on just what method you and your dentist have opted for to replace your missing tooth or teeth. But the treatment is very versatile and can be used with crowns, bridges and even with dentures for a solid, life-long and care-free fitting.

Bad Breath and the connection with Gum Disease in Leeds

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

297243_blogGum disease is one of those conditions that you really want to avoid breaking out in your mouth in Leeds. Aside from the important fact that it can lead to destructive conditions in your heart and other organs in your body, it will ravish your gums and teeth, leading to loss in the long run. If this is not enough, it can also lead to bad breath. Fighting this condition gets harder and more expensive the longer it is left, so it is vital that you look out for the early signs of bleeding and weeping gums; if something tastes bad in your mouth, it could give off pungent smells as well. You have to look at every aspect of gum disease: your dentist is the first port of call in order to tackle any damage done, but then, you will have to change your ways. A poor diet, smoking, drinking and heavy medication all add to the problem of this disease and bad breath, as does poor oral hygiene, so all of these must be addressed. Changing the products you use will increase the chances of your gums recovering, and that may well include the use of herbal remedies- these with help to soothe your mouth and make it fresher. Your mouth needs to be constantly hydrated too, so drinking plenty of caffeine free liquids and chewing on gum and sugar-free sweets will help to keep saliva levels high in the mouth- the natural agent in the body to fight against bad breath and disease.