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Crowns
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Crowns are an ideal way to rebuild teeth which have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape and contour of a natural tooth. Crowns are sometimes also known as 'caps'. An 'Anterior Crown' is a crown fitted to the front eight teeth. There are number of reasons why crown is required, For instance:
the tooth may have been weakened by having a very large filling,
you may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth,
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Dental Hygiene Treatment
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As well as polishing children's teeth and applying fluoride gels,
hygienists can put 'fissure sealants' in children's back teeth.This
sealant is a tooth-coloured plastic coating, which forms a
smooth, protective barrier over the fissures in the teeth, it is
highly effective for preventing decay. Children will also benefit
from an education session with the hygienist who will teach
them about the effects of eating sugar or consuming fizzy
drinks and teach a routine for proper mouth care at home.
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Denture Fixative
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Dentures are worn to replace your natural teeth. They are usually made from lifelike resin teeth bonded to a plastic base. You will either have been fitted with a complete denture to replace all your teeth, or a partial denture. Partial dentures are usually held in place by clasps or metal clips, which fit around some of your remaining teeth. Not easily. With today's technology dentures can be made to look so natural that people can't tell who's wearing them. Your dentist has custom made your dentures to fit your mouth, so they'll take on the Read More
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Dermal Fillers
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Dermal fillers are non-surgical cosmetic treatments used to bring
a more youthful appearance by restoring volume or fullness to
the face and lips.They work by reducing or eliminating lines,
wrinkles and folds in the skin and the effect is seen immediately
after treatment.
As skin ages, both naturally and because of other factors such as
sun damage, smoking, and poor diet, we lose collagen, fat and
other natural moisturising substances from our skin. These can be
thought of as the natural 'scaffolding' that keeps it looking young
and feeling firm.
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Dry Mouth
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An extremely common symptom presented by patients. It is a condition that may have long or short-term effects on you. Having a dry mouth can cause many health and oral health problems. It is caused by the salivary glands in your mouth not working in the way they should normally. Dry mouth may be a symptom of stress or medication and can therefore be short-term. Smoking can also cause dry mouth. In the long-term a dry mouth may be irreversible caused by medical treatments such as radiotherapy or by a medical condition such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis. Read More
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Dry Socket
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A dry socket occurs when the blood clot in an extraction socket disintegrates and stops the natural healing process. It happens in about 5% of extractions. Some things are known to damage the blood clot such as excessive rinsing out and smoking. Other dry sockets occur for no obvious reason. This very painful but not serious condition can be treated by placing a pain relieving dressing in the socket. Antibiotics are not usually needed. Read More
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Enamel Stripping
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If there is only mild overcrowding of 2-4mm then the teeth can be straightened without removing healthy teeth.
Enamel stripping is where the teeth are reduced very slightly in width by removing some of the enamel layer.Removing some of the enamel does not hurt. Depending on the space required enamel stripping is usually carried out on the six front teeth.Once the space has been created by the enamel stripping process, the teeth will need to be brought
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Fixed Brace (Train Track)
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Your brace is made up of small brackets glued to your teeth. The brackets are handles used to hold your teeth and straighten them; the archwire, which runs through the brackets moves the teeth. We start with the most gentle archwire and gradually move up through five sizes. The archwire is held in place by tiny elastic bands, which come in different colours.It is usual for the teeth to be uncomfortable for the first few days after the brace is first fitted - stay with a soft diet and if necessary take one or two tablets of paracetamol or ibuprofen. Read More
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Gum Disease
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Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease. Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums. This is when the gums around the teeth become very red and swollen. Often the swollen gums bleed when they are brushed during cleaning. Long-standing gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease. There are a number of types of periodontal disease and they all affect the tissues supporting the teeth. As the disease gets worse the bone anchoring the teeth in the jaw is lost, making the teeth loose.
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Hawley Retainer
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A Hawley Retainer is a removable brace made from plastic and stainless steel wire. This type of retainer is used to keep teeth straight after the fixed brace is removed. Your Orthodontist will provide the retainer for use after the removal of your fixed brace. The retainer is normally worn full time for 3 months following the removal of your brace, then nights only after this period. You will need to wear the retainer for at least one year following the removal of your brace.
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