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Do You Have a Tooth Infection? Signs and Symptoms

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

364999_blogDental infections can cause sudden, severe pain. If you have a dental infection, don’t suffer in silence! Our amazing City Dental team is here to help.

What is a dental infection?

Dental infections are caused by bacteria. Often, the first sign of an infection is decay, which erodes the enamel, causing a hole known as a cavity to form. Cavities can be treated easily with a filling. However, if they are left untreated, there is a risk that infection can spread to other parts of the tooth, increasing the risk of more severe infection and the development of dental abscesses.

Symptoms of a cavity include pain, weakness in the tooth, tenderness in the tooth and sensitivity. In some cases, you can also feel the hole when you run your tongue over the surface of the tooth. It may also be possible to see the cavity when you look very closely at your mouth in the mirror.

About dental abscesses

Dental abscesses are fluid-filled sores that can develop inside the tooth (periapical abscess) or between the teeth and gums (periodontal abscess). Abscesses contain pus, which is a yellow fluid that contains bacteria. Abscesses cause pain, which may be severe and throbbing, tenderness and inflammation and they can also cause you to suffer from fever and make you feel under the weather.

Normally, abscesses are treated by doctors. However, in the case of dental abscesses, these must be treated by a dentist. Dental abscesses are treated in a different way and they need to be drained and removed, rather than treated with a course of antibiotics.

If you think you may have a dental abscess or you have severe dental pain, call us and we will do our best to see you and free you from pain as quickly as possible.

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What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?

Thursday, February 5th, 2015

585811_blogRoot canal treatment is a procedure, which often provokes feelings of fear and anxiety, especially among patients who suffer from dental phobia, but what exactly is it and do you really need to be worried if your dentist utters the word root and canal in the same sentence?

Root canal treatment is a commonly performed procedure, which is designed to save a tooth, which is severely infected or damaged. If your tooth is decayed and the infection has reached the pulp tissue, root canal treatment is usually recommended. The pulp tissue is located inside the tooth and it contains the living tissue, such as the nerves and blood vessels. Once an infection has reached the pulp chamber, there is a very high risk of further infection and dental abscesses and the tooth effectively begins to die.

What happens when you have root canal treatment?

Before you have treatment, your tooth will be numbed completely using local anaesthetic. Your dentist will then drill into the affected tooth to access the pulp tissue inside the root canals; all the decayed and damaged tissue is then cleared from the root canals. Once the root canals have been cleaned thoroughly, they are then filled with gutta percha, a dental material. The canals are then sealed. We often recommend placing a new crown following root canal treatment to offer greater protection and strengthen the tooth.

Usually, root canal treatment is an alternative to tooth extraction.

Is there anything to worry about?

Our expert dentists have experience in providing root canal treatment and they do everything they can to achieve the best results with minimal discomfort. Your tooth will be numbed before treatment begins, so you won’t feel any pain and our dentists will encourage you to relax with a film or some music. We promise that root canal treatment really isn’t as bad as its reputation suggests; the majority of our patients leave with a smile on their face wondering what all the fuss was about!

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What Happens During Root Canal Treatment

Tuesday, January 20th, 2015

944335_blogIf you have an infected tooth or your tooth is severely damaged or injured, root canal treatment may be recommended. We know what you’re thinking; most people dread hearing the words root canal, let alone undergoing the procedure, but we can promise you that it’s a lot less daunting than is made out and most of our patients leave wondering what they were ever worried about.

Root canal treatment is an effective procedure, which provides an alternative to extraction when a dental infection has reached the pulp tissue or the pulp has been damaged through injury. The pulp is the tooth’s living tissue and it contains the blood vessels and the nerves. Once the pulp is affected, the tooth starts to die and there is a high risk of an infection spreading to the tooth roots and the gums.

What happens when you have root canal treatment?

Before treatment your dentist will talk you through the process and numb your tooth completely; this will help to ensure you understand what is going to happen and that you feel comfortable throughout the procedure. Once the tooth is numb, your dentist will drill into it and access the root canals; these narrow canals run towards the tip of the root. Your dentist will set about cleaning the root canals, removing the dead, decayed or damaged pulp tissue and ensuring that all harmful bacteria are taken away. The root canals are then cleaned thoroughly and sealed using a special material called gutta percha.

We usually recommend placing a new crown after root canal treatment; this helps to make the tooth stronger.

Are there any other alternatives?

Root canal treatment is usually recommended when there is no other option but to extract the tooth.

 

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What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?

Sunday, January 11th, 2015

2143132_blogRoot canal treatment is a procedure, which may be called into action when the tooth pulp becomes infected or injured. The pulp lies beneath the enamel and dentine layers and contains the living tissue of the tooth, including the blood vessels and the nerves. Once an infection reaches the pulp, there is often only one alternative to root canal treatment and this is extraction.

The root canals are narrow channels, which run from the top of the pulp chamber to the tip of the root.

What happens when you have root canal treatment?

The aim of root canal treatment is to remove decayed pulp tissue and clear the root canals to prevent an infection spreading. In order to do this, your dentist will drill into the tooth to access the root canals, clear all the decayed tissue away and then clean the root canals thoroughly. All this will be done under local anaesthetic, so you won’t feel any pain at all.

Once the root canals are clear and clean, they will be filled using gutta percha, a dental material. Filling the root canals helps to reduce the risk of bacteria spreading into the roots.

In most cases of root canal treatment, it’s advisable to replace the tooth crown with a new crown; this helps to protect the tooth from further injury or damage. Crowns are custom-made and they sit on top of your natural tooth; we recommend ceramic crowns for a natural looking aesthetic.

Does root canal treatment hurt?

There is a popular belief that root canal treatment is very painful and unpleasant, but our dentists are highly skilled and they use their expertise to prevent discomfort. The tooth is numbed using local anaesthetic beforehand, so you won’t feel any pain. Many of our patients dread the procedure coming in and leave wondering what all the fuss was about! If you’re a nervous patient, don’t hesitate to mention this to your dentist, so they can take extra special care of you and help you to feel less anxious.

 

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Treatment For Tooth Decay In The City Of Leeds

Saturday, November 8th, 2014

This festive season, don’t let dental decay spoil your fun! If you’ve got dental pain or sensitivity, this may be a sign of infection, but there’s no need to panic: we can provide root canal treatment to ease your pain and protect your tooth.

If a tooth infection has spread to the pulp tissue, root canal treatment is a means of saving the tooth; often, the other alternative is to extract the tooth. The pulp contains the living tissue of the tooth, including the blood vessels and the nerves; once the pulp has become infected, the tooth starts to die and the risk of infection spreading through the tooth increases.

What happens when you have root canal treatment?

Before root canal treatment begins, the tooth is numbed using local anaesthetic; this ensures that you remain completely comfortable during the procedure. Once the tooth is numb, your dentist will drill into the tooth to reach the root canals; they will then remove the decayed tissue and clean the root canals thoroughly; the root canals will then be filled using dental material called gutta percha. The root canals are then sealed. It is common to place a new crown after root canal treatment; this helps to make the tooth stronger and it can also have aesthetic benefits.

The benefits of root canal treatment

Root canal treatment is a really effective solution for an infected tooth and it often prevents the need for extraction. Many people worry that root canal treatment will be very painful, but we use local anaesthetic teamed with our expertise to ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed throughout. This treatment reduces the risk of infection spreading through the tooth and helps to decrease the chances of needing the tooth extracted in the future.

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Painless Root Canal treatment in Central Leeds

Friday, February 14th, 2014

658156_blogDo the words ‘root canal’ fill you with fear? If so, you’re not alone. Most people experience some level of anxiety when faced with dental treatment and a root canal treatment seems to be a particularly terrifying prospect. Root canal treatment is a common treatment, which is used to treat infected and decayed teeth. In many cases, it is used when the only other alternative would be to extract the tooth, so in other words, this is a therapy, which can save the day if you’re dreading losing a tooth. The aim of treatment is to remove the decayed tissue from the tooth and strengthen the tooth so that it is able to function normally in the future. Root canal treatment has a bad reputation, but it is actually a very important and relatively straightforward procedure and the tooth is completely numbed, so you shouldn’t feel any pain at all. The first stage of treatment is designed to remove decayed tissue from the root canals, to do this, your dentist will drill into the tooth. Once all the decayed tissue has been taken out, your dentist will clean the root canals and then fill them with dental material to prevent the infection from spreading. After treatment, it is common to place a new crown to make the tooth stronger; this will also have aesthetic benefits for the tooth. Any dental procedure may be daunting, especially for those who suffer from dental anxiety. However, we use the latest techniques to reduce pain and ensure you feel comfortable and confident when you have treatment in the city of Leeds.

 

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The whole range of anger in your mouth can be remedied in Leeds

Friday, October 18th, 2013

364999_blogWhen things start to go wrong in your mouth, one thing can quickly lead to another and then things can becomes pretty dicey before you know it in Leeds. It all starts with you failing to look after yourself properly- your oral hygiene and maybe missing out on a dental check-up. Before you know it, plaque can break out and then the troubles begin. This will lead to tooth decay and gum disease; once it gets to this level, then you have a fight on your hands to get over it. You will need professional help from your dentist in order to turn these conditions around; treating both won’t be easy and you will have to change your ways if you want to save your teeth and gums. As well as the damage gum disease does to your mouth, it also affects the organs throughout your body, but even more sinister is that it can lead to an abscess outbreak which is again, a very dangerous road to travel down. As soon as anything goes wrong in your mouth, however minor, you must get yourself checked out to avoid these dangers in the future.

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Dealing with Dental Pain in Central Leeds

Thursday, September 12th, 2013

1850411_blogPain comes in many different forms, especially in the mouth- there are so many things that can go wrong, but at the end of the day, it is down to you to deal with it. However, if something does go awry, you don’t have to be alone on this front. Pain in the mouth can come from tooth decay, an ulcer, a chipped tooth, loss of a filling or some cosmetic fitting that can cause lacerations to the mouth, an abscess or something that hasn’t calmed down after treatment. The point is that you shouldn’t hit the panic button and be aware of the nature of your dental pain. Central Leeds has 24 hour dentists that you can tap up if you get worried about anything at all and so you should call them up. But in serious states such as and abscess or the loss of a tooth, you always have the hospital to turn to in a crisis: never be afraid to call people up if you are suffering from any form of dental pain. Also, get loads of products and drugs in so that if anything should strike, you will at least be prepared and you can dumb down the pain until you can get to see someone. Also do your homework: talk to your dentist and go on the internet and find out about things that may possibly go wrong in the future, better still- look after your oral hygiene so that you can avoid these problems in the first place.

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The Dangers of Tooth and Gum Disease in Leeds

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

It is always easy to take a devil may care attitude towards life in a city likeLeedswith all its wayward wonders and glamour. But in doing so it is also easy to ignore the health issues that affect your body and more over, your mouth as well. It is very easy to miss things that happen in the mouth, especially if you start to skip dental appointments. The thing here is that things get wildly out of control before you are aware of it and when plaque starts to attack around the gums, the gums themselves become infected with disease and then start to leak toxins into the body’s blood. After a long, long period of time, the heart liver and kidneys will simply stop fighting against this constant poisoning bombardment and as harsh as it may sound, you will fall into a period of ill-health and then die. Any sign of weeping or bleeding in the gums is a sure sign that your gums are in the throws of problems and clearly your lifestyle and how you are caring for your teeth isn’t working. It is important that you enlist advice from your dentist to get yourself out of this potentially fatal quagmire. Depending on how much you have let yourself go will define the course of treatment you need. You have been warned!

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City of Leeds dentist advises how to keep gums healthy

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The health of your teeth is very important. Just ask anyone who has suffered the pain of serious toothache or losing a tooth to infection. Cleaning with brushing and flossing is very important to remove plaque and keep your teeth safe from cavities and other dental traumas such as tooth abscesses. But it is important not to ignore the health of your gums, as these can be just as important to your overall oral health.

Your gums are the soft tissue around the base of the teeth that hold the teeth in place. They also form a crucial aesthetic part of the teeth and smile. Gum tissue is just as susceptible to attack from bacteria and plaque as the teeth themselves and if not cared for properly will result in painful gum disease.

In its mild form, gum disease is known as gingivitis. This is characterised by a redness or soreness of the gums, and maybe some small bleeding. Gingivitis is relatively easily dealt with by improving your standards of oral hygiene and making an appointment with a City of Leeds dentist. However, if the problem is not addressed in time it can transform into the more serious periodontitis, which is a lot harder to treat and a lot more painful. Treatment for periodontal disease may involve antibiotics, tissue removal or even a stay in hospital and tooth removal.

Gums can be cleaned easily each day by angling the toothbrush towards them as you brush your teeth. Flossing around the base of the teeth will also prevent inflammation and infection. Ask your dentist for advice on how best to look after your gums and tips on what to do and what not to do to keep them in the best possible shape.

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