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Our case of the month for February 2018 involves the treatment of tooth wear. Tooth wear is an increasing problem with modern day life. Stress, night time grinding and acidic diets all lead to loss of tooth enamel which is the hardest tissue in the body! The loss of tooth enamel leads to a weakening of the overall tooth structure exposing the underlying dentine which is much weaker and more susceptible to tooth decay and sensitivity. In the first instance, prevention is better than cure. Therefore, if you love acidic drinks and food, sorry, but you will have to change your diet. If you grind at night, a simple night guard will protect your teeth. 
 

Extraordinary progress is being made in understanding the close relationship between gum disease and general health. There is increasing evidence showing that oral health conditions such as gingivitis and periodontal disease negatively affects systemic health and increases the risk of diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, pulmonary disease and may also cause complications in pregnancy. Over recent years it has become clear that oral infections are a significant risk factor in systemic diseases.
 

We are now living in the digital age and dentistry is no exception to moving with the times and adapting to new technology. As our name suggests, we are progressive and implement new technology which has a real benefit for our patients. Recently, we have invested in the Trios intra oral scanner. This is simply a fantastic piece of equipment that has changed the way we work within only a few months of acquiring the unit.
 

Our case this month involved the replacement of existing veneers which were failing with new ones. For those of you who know very little about veneers, here are 5 key points:
 

1. Porcelain veneers are placed over the facial surface of the tooth to improve the aesthetic appearance
2. Almost all veneers require some level of tooth preparation i.e we have to cut your teeth!
3. Veneers can change the symmetry of the teeth to golden proportions i.e even central, lateral, canine teeth for example. This is particularly useful when one tooth is small in comparison to the adjacent teeth.
4. The veneer can be fully customized in terms of shade, differential contours, translucency at the edge, craze lines and light reflection.
5. Porcelain can be bonded to tooth enamel extremely well with a bond strength of up to 95kg/cm3. However, the bond strength to dentine is much less. Therefore, minimal preparation is best into enamel only.

The end result of our case is fabulous and truly world class. Please take a look:
 

We forgot to post our case of the month for December! With the excitement of Christmas, this completely slipped our mind. Well here it is. A dental implant case which involves replacing missing back teeth. Although not a cosmetic issue as such, replacing missing back teeth can have a major impact on ones lifestyle. Being able to eat properly should not be underestimated. After all, eating is one of life's great joys. Dental implants are the next best thing to natural teeth. If you have lost one, several or all of your teeth, implants are the gold standard replacement. Here are before and after photographs:
 

We would like to wish you all a very happy New Year. Christmas is over and it is the annual time of making those resolutions and having a detox. Well, here is one to start; a dental hygiene appointment to start the year. After all the Christmas excess, sugary foods and drinks, there is no better way to start afresh with a hygiene appointment. Our hygiene sessions includes plaque (the soft stuff) and calculus (the hard stuff) removal and a full stain removal using our brilliant air flow polishing technology. Whiten teeth instantly in just 30 minutes and leave with a squeaky clean smile and dazzling set of pearly whites. Our normal opening hours are in force from today. Contact us!

There are only 5 sleeps until Christmas! It's not too late. Give the best present you can to your loved one or yourself- teeth whitening. A white, bright, healthy smile is for everyone and not just for Hollywood Stars. Here are our 5 top tips to achieve great tooth whitening:
 

1. Visit the dental hygienist regularly. Plaque is bacteria and yellow in colour. Stains can readily form from normal diets. Even some mouthwashes can cause discolouration. Corsodyl for example is used long term. Our dental hygienist will remove all of the plaque and stains from your teeth to instantly brighten them. Our new air flow polishing is simply amazing!
2. Clean your teeth twice a day using a good electric tooth brush. Studies have shown sonic and rotational brushes are better at stain removal than manual brushing alone.
3. Avoid heavily staining foods such as curries, oily tomato based sauces, strong black coffee, beetroot and of course, give up smoking!
4. Have professional tooth whitening using the Philips ZOOM LED whitening in surgery. Within 90 minutes, you will have noticeably whiter teeth.
5. Maintain the newly whitened smile with a take home kit using Philips ZOOM gel.

Our special Christmas offer is still running. Philips ZOOM LED in surgery whitening AND a take home kit for just £499! Call us today and book the best gift you could give.
 

Eating your favourite foods is one of life's great joys. Perhaps a medium rare steak, crusty bread, raw vegetables or a crunchy apple? Most of us take eating for granted. However, for those with missing teeth, eating may be limited to certain foods only and this certainly is not much fun. There is an answer and they are called dental implants. 

In simple terms, dental implants are titanium cylinders that are inserted into the jaw bone. A phenomenon called 'osseointegration' where bone grows and fuses around the implant means that there is a biological connection that is incredibly robust. Teeth can then be supported onto the implants replacing the ones that were lost. Our case below highlights the difference that dental implants can make. Our patient has lost all of his back teeth meaning that all of the bite and chewing is at the front of the mouth. Our front teeth are designed for incising down onto food (hence called the incisor teeth) rather than chewing. By using dental implants, we are able to replace the missing back teeth and restore the bite. Just take a look:
 

Fibroepithelial polyps are commonly seen in the mouth on the lip, cheek, gum line and tongue. There are a small mass of tissue that usually form in response to trauma such as lip biting or cheek chewing. Although, in the main, polyps are pain free and benign, they can be irritating especially if you keep catching them whilst eating which could cause ulcers or inflammation. Here is a common appearance of a fibroepithelial polyp on the lip: